As part of the renovation at The Royal Lahaina Resort and Bungalows, two refreshed oceanfront event spaces set the scene for sunset receptions and private dining just steps from the beach. 

The Cooper, a 191-room hotel, is the first luxury property to debut on the peninsula in Charleston, South Carolina.

The 313-room Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah is slated to open in 2027. The 70-story hotel, located on the Arabian Gulf, offers 360-degree waterfront views and is located 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport.

The University of Kansas opened a conference center inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium; The University of Kansas Conference Center has a capacity of 300 guests.

Albany Capital Center’s $54.9 million expansion will increase its meeting and event capabilities, offering 84,000 square feet of rentable space. 

The Las Vegas Convention Center completed a $600 million renovation to its legacy campus; renovations to the 4.6 million-square-foot facility began prior to 2021. 

Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris rolled out new renovations to all its 243 guest rooms and suites for the first time since reopening in 1999.  

A new $536 million Marriott Headquarters Hotel is anticipated to break ground in Cincinnati. The property will offer more than 62,000 square feet of meeting space and will be connected to the reimagined Duke Energy Convention Center. 

Here’s our list of “the perfect 10” new and renovated properties meeting planners should look into for 2026. 

AC Hotel Las Vegas Symphony Park will debut as the first dual-branded hotel, by both Marriott and Element, in Las Vegas.