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.

The Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel reopened following a multimillion-dollar renovation. The hotel’s redesign pays homage to the cultural history of the city in a modern and unexpected way. The property now boasts 209 fully renovated guest rooms and suites; a refreshed lobby that includes a designed timeline of the hotel's 100-year history along with a memorial to the Women's Auxiliary Corps, which was hosted at the Hotel Savery during World War II; and a new restaurant concept.

Graduate Bloomington is open near Indiana University’s campus. The 150-room hotel’s design honors the city's personality and pays tribute to its famed basketball culture and team spirit. The hotel's food and beverage outlet, Poindexter Coffee, will open at the end of December.

Flamingo Las Vegas debuted 14 new Bunk Bed Rooms, along with one of the largest dedicated Bunk Bed Suites in the U.S., as part of the second phase of the resort's room renovation, totaling a $156 million investment to date. The Bunk Bed Rooms are expected to welcome their first guests on Feb. 1, 2019.