Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara reopened following a nearly five-month closure caused by the California mudslides. The resort, which sits on 22 oceanfront acres, was restored, including work to the landscaping, some back-of-house areas and guest rooms.

MGM Resorts continues to lead the way in “meeting” expectations for groups of all sizes through convention center expansions designed to accommodate client growth and attract new business; collaborative, innovative meeting spaces to inspire the mind; and the company’s first all-inclusive incentive group packages.

Ravel Hotel, A Trademark Collection Hotel opened in New York City's Queens borough. The 113-room hotel is conveniently located in Long Island City, with easy access to Manhattan and LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy Airports.

Hyatt Hotels opened two new Hyatt Centric properties in South America. The Hyatt Centric Las Condes Santiago and the Hyatt Centric San Isidro Lima mark the Hyatt Centric brand's entry into these two South American countries.

Renaissance Hotels debuted in Poland with the opening of Renaissance Warsaw Airport Hotel. The hotel boasts 225 guest rooms and 9,000 square feet of meeting space. The property is 20 minutes from Warsaw city center and offers easy access to the airport and surrounding business parks.

Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott International, Inc., debuted in Germany with the opening of Nordport Plaza, Hamburg-Airport, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center, an IACC-accredited property in the downtown riverfront area of Muscatine, is now open.

The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center unveiled the all-new Vineyard Tower. An addition to the existing resort property, the tower offers a contemporary take on the existing Gaylord Texan design.

The extensive transformation of the Detroit Marriott Southfield is now complete. A top-to-bottom redesign included all public spaces such as the lobby, all 223 guest rooms, pool, fitness center, the restaurant, a new concierge lounge and a new business center.

Hyatt Regency Schaumburg completed renovations. Included were all 468 guest rooms and over 28,000 square feet of event space.