Royal Palm South Beach, the inaugural property in Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, recently reopened following a comprehensive $100 million-plus transformation, marking the return of one of South Beach’s most iconic hotels.
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Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa in Florida recently completed its more than $40 million resort-wide transformation, including updates to all 401 guest rooms and suites as well as the resort's conference and event venues.
The recently released GBTA Business Travel Index Annual Global Report and Forecast projects global business travel spending to reach a record $1.71 trillion, with the number of business trips worldwide expected to surpass 1.84 billion this year.
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum — located within the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch, Iowa — recently reopened with a grand celebration on August 6 following an 18-month renovation.
The Railyard Event & Conference Center is now open in the heart of historic downtown Elkins, West Virginia, welcoming guests to a 28,000-square-foot venue built on the former site of the city’s railroad roundhouse.
Tamarack Resort in Donnelly, Idaho, has been named the No. 1 Resort in the West by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026,landing the prestigious award outside of a major metropolitan city.
Hilton recently marked the official debut of Hilton Key West Resort & Marina. The 175-room waterfront resort offers guests a marina-front setting, flexible meeting space, island-inspired dining, outdoor adventures and signature Hilton hospitality.
Blue Mountain Resort, the year-round destination nestled in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, has introduced its new Valley event venue, a versatile gathering space designed for corporate retreats, social celebrations and milestone occasions.
El Paso prepares to welcome meeting professionals to the Small Market Meetings Conference, October 6–8.
The Harborvale, Autograph Collection opened earlier this summer on the shores of Lake Champlain, debuting as Burlington, Vermont’s premier 161-room lakeside retreat.
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