Pivot Hotels and Resort debuted BEI San Francisco, formerly the Holiday Inn San Francisco-Civic Center. The top-to-bottom $30 million renovation to the Mid-Market neighborhood property will be revealed this spring. BEI San Francisco offers 396 guest rooms, and will soon offer two dining options and 10,000 square feet of co-working, meeting and event space.

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center opened its doors as the largest combined resort and convention center in Colorado. The resort is the fifth Gaylord Hotels property in the U.S., under the Marriott International umbrella. It is located about 10 minutes from Denver International Airport.

W Hotels Worldwide announced the opening of W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal, the first W hotel in the country. The property is located within a 2,300-acre nature reserve just minutes from Tamarindo, an internationally-renowned surf spot. The 150-room hotel features nearly 13,000 square feet of meeting and event space across eight rooms.

The Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai opened on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the world's largest man-made island and archipelago. The property is inspired by the palaces of 18th century Europe and features 6,400 chandeliers and hand-painted 24-carat gold leaf detailing with handcrafted motifs throughout.

Hyatt Regency Hangzhou rebranded to Grand Hyatt Hangzhou following 18 months of renovations. The hotel is expected to conclude an extensive renovation of its public areas, 388 guest rooms, over 35,000 square feet of meeting and event space and restaurants in January 2019. Grand Hyatt Hangzhou will be the first Grand Hyatt hotel in the Zhejiang Province and the 15^th in Greater China.

Resorts World Catskills unveiled plans to open its second hospitality complex in the first week of the new year. The Alder, a new lifestyle hotel, will offer guests an exciting new way to stay and play in the heart of the picturesque Catskill Mountains. The Alder is now taking reservations for stays starting Jan. 4, 2019.

Moxy NYC Downtown, the latest hotel from the Marriott International brand along with developer Mark Gordon and Tribeca Associates, opened in the city’s Financial District.

St. Regis Hotels and Resorts announced the opening of The St. Regis Toronto, marking the brand's debut in Canada. Rising 65-stories, the hotel is a beacon on the Toronto skyline and is located between the city’s entertainment and financial districts.

DoubleTree by Hilton Deadwood at Cadillac Jack's opened in South Dakota. The full-service hotel features 107 guest rooms and is attached to Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort and Tru by Hilton Deadwood.

As the new year approaches, so does a new beginning for San Francisco’s meetings business. The long-awaited opening of an upgraded Moscone Center came in early January, as the convention complex debuted a $551 million expansion.