Feb 05, 2025
On January 22, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino celebrated the official opening of the Vegas Loop – Westgate Station, providing riders with a fast and convenient way to move to and from key locations in and around the Las Vegas Strip via a one-of-a-kind express-route transportation system.
Conveniently located at Westgate’s porte-cochere, the latest Vegas Loop station is part of the more than $52 million underground tunnel transportation system being built by Elon Musk’s Boring Company that carries passengers in high-speed autonomous electric vehicles. Designed to reduce road… more
Feb 04, 2025
As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to make history by returning to the Super Bowl for a three-peat, Jacquelyn Carroll, director of events at Arrowhead, a division of the Kansas City Chiefs, took the stage to share her experience with attendees at Connect North, held Jan. 27-29 at the Marriott Downtown Kansas City.
Tasked with transforming a football stadium into a dynamic event venue, Carroll and her team navigate the complexities of hosting more than 300 events each year, leveraging creativity to provide exceptional experiences.
What kinds of events do Carroll and her team produce? How… more
Jan 27, 2025
The start of a new year is always a prime time to look ahead. In the world of hospitality and business events, that often means checking in on the hotel pipeline around the country. From luxury brand debuts to impressive restorations, these new hotels are designed to impress, with top-tier amenities and locations. Keep scrolling to see which properties caught our eye, including the first-ever Graduate Hotel in Texas and the reopening of a swanky South Florida resort.
Waldorf Astoria New York
A historic, transformed New York City property is expected to open its doors in spring 2025. Waldorf… more
Jan 21, 2025
Omni and Pendry recently renovated, restored, and unveiled two historic hotel properties in Indianapolis and Somerset County, NJ, respectively, that offer meeting and event space for small to mid-sized groups.
Omni Completes $24 Million Renovation in Indiana
The historic Omni Severin Hotel in the heart of downtown Indianapolis recently completed a $24 million renovation that honors its original architecture and classic style. A city mainstay since it was built in 1913 across from the former Indianapolis Union Station train station, the iconic hotel’s renovation was designed to evoke the… more
Jan 16, 2025
Marking the latest development in the long-term strategic licensing agreement between MGM Resorts International and Marriott International, the W Las Vegas hotel recently made its debut at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Now part of the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, the resort’s 1,117-suite tower––formerly known as the Delano hotel––has transitioned into the globally recognized W Hotels brand.
The W hotel is the latest in the collaboration between the two companies since first announcing their partnership in 2023 and launching the MGM Collection in March 2024… more
Jan 06, 2025
Two major resort and casino brands recently unveiled new properties in the northeast and south with plentiful meeting and event space for planners.
Caesars Opens New Resort and Casino in Virginia
Caesars Entertainment celebrated the grand opening of Caesars Virginia, a new 587,000-square-foot resort destination casino resort and meetings property in Danville, Virg., which is located in southern Virginia along the North Carolina border about 60 miles north of the Research Triangle Park.
Opened on Dec. 17 with a ceremony led by Caesars executives and attended by local dignitaries and… more
Dec 18, 2024
Two major resorts in Las Vegas and New Mexico recently completed and announced the kick off of guestroom renovation projects, respectively, to uplevel their business and leisure guest experience.
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Unveils Newly Designed Luxury Suites
Coinciding with its 25th anniversary, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas announced last May that all 4,000 of its guest suites would undergo complete renovations. Fast forward several months later, and the first of those updated luxury suites are now available for booking.
Combining contemporary aesthetics with a refreshed design… more
Dec 13, 2024
Just in time for its 70th anniversary, Fontainebleau Miami Beach celebrated the grand opening of its Coastal Convention Center, a new five-story luxury event venue boasting 45,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.
Opened on December 11, the state-of-the-art facility made its debut with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, tours, and notable speakers, including Fontainebleau Development Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Soffer, who was joined by Fontainebleau Miami Beach executives, community dignitaries, local officials, and VIPs.
“When we bought Fontainebleau Miami Beach back in 2005, we… more
Nov 29, 2024
During this season of giving, the Javits Center in New York City continues to shine as a beacon of sustainability and community support with one of its most dazzling donations to date: a 15-foot, 1,100-pound crystal chandelier.
Originally designed by Baskervill and manufactured by Bluebird Lighting, the $18,000 masterpiece was showcased at Boutique Design New York (BDNY), a trade show for boutique hospitality brands and designers held Nov. 10-11 at the Manhattan facility.
Thanks to the JavitsCares program and a partnership with Materials for the Arts, this extraordinary chandelier, which… more
Nov 21, 2024
Currently under construction with a $1 billion investment, the new VAI Resort in Glendale, Ariz. is on track to open its initial phase in Q4 2025, redefining the concept of meetings and hospitality by integrating luxurious accommodations with cutting-edge entertainment and versatile event spaces.
For event professionals seeking something fresh and groundbreaking, the upcoming opening of VAI Resort presents a new option that promises to elevate the guest experience through innovative design and entertainment.
At IMEX America in the Visit Phoenix booth, we caught up with VAI Resort Senior… more
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