The Radisson Hotel Panama Canal opened in the capital city with views of the Panama Canal. The hotel is minutes from Albrook International Airport and within walking distance to the Amador Convention Center, which is scheduled to open December 2018.

Cambridge Landmark acquired the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. The 481-room hotel is located in downtown Milwaukee adjacent to the Wisconsin Center convention facility.

Hilton opened its first tri-branded property, which includes Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place, Hampton Inn by Hilton Chicago McCormick Place and Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago McCormick Place. Connected to McCormick Place, North America's largest convention center, and adjacent to Wintrust Arena, the property is a one-of-kind addition to downtown Chicago's South Loop and Motor Row District lodging offerings.

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs opened with 131 guest rooms. The hotel features an innovative lobby space as well as Courtyard's latest contemporary room design.

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Alpharetta reopened following a renovation. The guest suites, lobby, atrium, restaurant and bar, indoor pool, fitness center and meeting spaces were completely transformed.

The 400-room Stanford Court Hotel completed a multimillion-dollar renovation, including an updated arrival and check-in experience, remodeled guest rooms and corridors, redesigned lobby, updated meeting spaces, the addition of a state-of-the-art fitness center in a glass "greenhouse" environment, and new local partnerships and programming.

The Savannah Marriott Riverfront unveiled its full renovation, including guest rooms and Atrium as well as 40,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The property is adjacent to River Street and located in downtown Savannah, overlooking the historic riverfront.

The Row Hotel at Assembly Row, Autograph Collection is now open. The property’s design pays homage to the manufacturing industry for which its neighborhood is named.

Hilton Short Hills completed its hotel transformation project. The renovation included a restoration of the 314 guest rooms and suites, Executive Lounge and 16,000 square feet of meeting space.

Vail Marriott Mountain Resort completed a makeover of its Grand Ballroom and is undergoing a renovation of its 350 guest rooms and additional meeting space. The project is geared towards travelers with high-tech attributes and indoor-outdoor design that embraces the year-round destination with its chic, mountain modern aesthetic.