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MARCH 27, 2024

Where historic charm and modern quality converge These three new and renovated hotels and venues debut spaces that both celebrate their heritage and look boldly into the future. bringing a first-of-its-kind boutique hotel experience to the picturesque community. Are you looking for a boutique experience? Refined luxury?

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Over the year, Smart Meetings has covered several ways meeting professionals can ensure attendees feel safe in every aspect of their event. News about bedbugs have fallen by the wayside over the last few years but unfortunately for hotel guests, those bedbugs haven’t gone anywhere. Smart Meetings sat down with Laura S.,

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APRIL 10, 2024

Whether you’re headed off to take in the great skyscrapers of Dubai, relax by the ocean in Cabo San Lucas or wander amongst Oxford’s iconic streets, there’s a new and renovated hotel perfect for an awe-inspiring international gathering waiting for you. Onsite, guests can also indulge in the first Dior Spa in the UAE.

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MARCH 20, 2024

Gather in Garden City Tea Lounge at Conrad Singapore Orchard Hilton opens its second Conrad Hotels & Resorts property in Singapore, Conrad Singapore Orchard. The property’s design celebrates Singapore’s garden city environment, with art and nature infused across all 12 floors: in each meeting space, guest room, restaurant and bar.

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APRIL 24, 2024

It is made up of nine meeting rooms, each of which are versatile for custom configurations, whether you’re seeking space for a conference, breakout sessions, town halls, classroom-style learning, corporate social events and more. 258 guest rooms offer views of either the lake or city. The ballroom offers room for over 600 guests.

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MARCH 13, 2024

These hotels all master one thing in particular: character. World of Wonder Private dining room in Saint Bibiana at Hotel Bardo Savannah The opening of Hotel Bardo Savannah transforms a 19 th century Southern Gothic structure into an urban resort and private club with a “riot clash” aesthetic.

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MARCH 4, 2024

A community of female leaders built on welcoming others emphasizes the power of belonging The announcement of the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Award winners that went out Friday swelled the ranks of leaders honored to more than 1,000 strong. Hear what attendees said about the 2023 Smart Woman Summit.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Aloft New Orleans Downtown W XYZ Bar & Lounge This New Orleans property has redesigned its lobby and updated its 188 guest rooms, corridors and fitness center. The neon pinks, oranges and blues found in the lobby have been worked into the artwork in the guest room’s headboards, alongside abstract designs of New Orleans’ architecture.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Nature Inside and Out Waldorf Astoria Orlando Waldorf Astoria Orlando completes a property-wide renovation from its culinary offerings to public spaces to all guest rooms and suites. of multi-function meeting space, complete with two ballrooms, two boardrooms, 13 meeting rooms and a number of outdoor spaces.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Austin Gardner Gardner is vice president of business development for Staypineapple Hotels Inc. Gardner has more than 13 years working in hospitality sales and marketing—specifically with independent hotels—most recently as regional vice president of sales for Oxford Collection Hotels. Louis Downtown, a Hilton Hotel.

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MARCH 15, 2024

Jo Fischer Jo Fischer, The ART Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton The ART Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton , appoints Fischer as chef de cuisine of FIRE Restaurant & Lounge. Most recently, he led catering sales and conference services at the Four Seasons Hotel, Washington D.C., for over a decade.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Bright and Beautiful in Orange County Prefunction room at DoubleTree Santa Ana DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana – Orange County Airport closes out a comprehensive property renovation with a distinct artistic, modern feel throughout all guest rooms, pre-function space, restaurant, bar and the lobby. The property’s 12,000 sq.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Nature Inside and Out Waldorf Astoria Orlando Waldorf Astoria Orlando completes a property-wide renovation from its culinary offerings to public spaces to all guest rooms and suites. of multi-function meeting space, complete with two ballrooms, two boardrooms, 13 meeting rooms and a number of outdoor spaces.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience focused on setting and reaching event goals When some of the most productive meeting professionals in the world meet in majestic The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson for three days of education, inspiration and networking, the experience has to be over the top. “We

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Design-Forward Spaces to Create Immersive Experiences Beyond offering luxurious hospitality, hotels attract business and leisure visitors by offering a distinct, memorable experience. The hotel stands on an elevated peninsula right by Morningstar Beach. Almost all 392 guest rooms, including 28 suites, offer Caribbean views.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Wenks holds over 20 years of experience in executive hospitality leadership, most recently serving as vice president of the sales organization for Omni Hotels. Most recently, he worked as the sales coordinator for Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Yoshida will serve as director of marketing.

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APRIL 28, 2023

Groups360 announced this week that Choice Hotels worldwide will be offering online instant booking for group guest rooms through their proprietary GroupSync Marketplace. The system has about 200,000 properties worldwide with more to come, including rooms and spaces in Canada. Read More: Is the RFP Dead?

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APRIL 25, 2024

Calling all bookworms, poets, dreamers and creatives Writers and novelists have long found refuge in hotels: as a space to write, to find inspiration or simply to get away from the day-to-day and refresh the mind. The literary hotels you’ll find below are go-to’s for those who love literature and art in all its forms.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Cabaret in Seattle If you find yourself in Seattle, you may want to check out Teatro ZinZanni , the legendary theatrical cirque that is part circus, part cabaret experience that recently started its residency at Lotte Hotel Seattle. Lotte Hotel Seattle was named winner of Travel + Leisure ’s World Best Awards in 2023.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Major brands are set to debut highly-anticipated hotels in the coming year 2024 brings a wave of highly anticipated hotel openings in some of hospitality’s biggest brands. Discover the most anticipated openings throughout 2024 at Marriott , Hilton and IHG Hotels & Resorts. The property offers 150 guest rooms and 2,500 sq.

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

To the Theater Meeting space at Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel The site that once housed the landmark 1917-established vaudeville venue, Victoria Theater, and later a historic cinema, had gone unused for many years—until recently, when Renaissance Hotels opened Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel. and is only one of 16.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

From Resorts to Boutique Hotels, Spaces Are as Unique as They Are Charming From the esteemed campus of Harvard University to Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Mountains, new and renovated resorts unveil spaces that offer a distinct taste of their location. Some even include an in-room fireplace or private balcony. Over 18,000 sq.

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APRIL 22, 2024

When does a headquarters building look more like a hotel? One example: a lack of drop ceilings in most rooms, with industrial, painted ductwork to signify that the sky is the limit and everyone is always improving. A cafe in the lobby with generous seating could be mistaken for a grab-and-go outlet in any Marriott hotel.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Luxury like you so far have only imagined pops up in new and renovated hotels and venues in Tokyo, coastal Mexico and London. The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza EDITION Hotels opens the doors to its second property in Tokyo, The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza. The 14-story boutique hotel offers 86 spacious guest rooms and suites.

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MARCH 5, 2024

A Colorado pop-culture hotel supports women and the LGBTQ community through CSR Innovative ideas and progressive inclusivity are gaining more awareness than ever in the hospitality industry, and sometimes original ideas need the support of an established brand. Q: What attracted you to the Curtis Denver-a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel?

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

She will manage a team that promotes sales and services for planners booking meetings and events in Warren County and work to prospect and generate new business relationships to achieve booked business and overnight room goals. Armando Campos Armando Campos, Montage Laguna Beach Montage Laguna Beach appoints Campos as Hotel Manager.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

Capitol building, there’s a newly renovated hotel to host your next New England meeting. Virginia Classic Hotel AKA Alexandria Old Town Alexandria sees the debut of its newest luxury hotel, just a 20-minute drive from the nation’s Capital, Hotel AKA Alexandria. The hotel has been a staple for 250 years, housing 23 U.S.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Scotland, Northern Ireland and London debut new luxury and boutique properties New and renovated hotels in pristine UK locations unveil redesigns with the charm of their destination at the forefront. If you prefer the quiet intimate atmosphere of a small boutique hotel, get ready for a relaxing garden escape.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Smart Meetings gathered together a roundup of several events happening around the world to celebrate the holiday season and the New Year! of event space, 26 meeting rooms and 383 guest rooms. of event space, 46 event rooms, 40 breakout rooms and 1,971 guest rooms. New York Marriott Marquis has 102,879 sq.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Each room includes historic photographs and colorful landscape paintings, houndstooth fabric pillows and wood-framed mirrors with leather strapping and silver rivet detailing. Guests can enjoy renewed guest rooms and multi-room suites as well as the resort’s refreshed 400-acre grounds. This includes 30,000 sq.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

For meeting planners seeking to create a particular vibe, aesthetic or just wanting to get away from the big cities, it may be worth it to explore the wide range of off-the-grid destinations available to planners. To the Mountains The Williams Inn , located in Williamstown, MA is an upscale, contemporary hotel inspired by nearby farmhouses.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Germany, Berlin and Canada all welcome new and renovated hotels For your next international meetings and excursions, look no further than these new and renovated properties. New renovations, incentive experiences and upscale design make these hotels the star of the show in their respective locations. Planners can enjoy over 8,600 sq.

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JUNE 13, 2023

Two refreshed Ritz-Carltons and Vegas’ first “cannabis-inclusive” hotel Early summer sees the opening of two renovated Ritz-Carlton hotels and the opening of what is self-billed as “Las Vegas’ first cannabis-inclusive hotel.” All 434 guest rooms received an extensive facelift. Meeting rooms are spread across 25,000 sq.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Newly renovated hotels embrace their buildings’ histories and local cultures Three southern U.S. hotels located in historic buildings and locations unveil new meeting rooms and renovations. Each hotel adds its own distinct flavor to a vibrant local scene and celebrates its unique location through thoughtful design.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

Florida Panhandle, New Orleans and Denver hotels renovate and reopen with style Locations across the US make their mark with a slew of reopenings and extensive renovations. Host your next meeting at a design-led Denver hotel, a historic New Orleans boutique hotel and music venue or a luxurious beachside Florida resort.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Palmer was soon apron-deep in projects in the area, applying his local-done-well aesthetic to hotels, opening Hotel Healdsburg (paired with his award-winning Dry Creek Kitchen), then sustainable h2hotel, and most recently Harmon Guest House. acres across from Monterey Bay) and Sun Valley, Idaho (73 rooms, 5,500 sq.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ingrid Chen Ingrid Chen Rosewood Hotel Group appoints Ingrid Chen as vice president of brand strategy and marketing. He will oversee the resort’s daily operations across 422 rooms, 65,000 sq. She most recently worked as general manager of Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables, Autograph Collection. Regis Hotels and Greenhouse Spas.

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