La Bahia Hotel & Spa opened its doors in September as the newest resort in Santa Cruz, California, and as the destination’s first luxury hotel.
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Phase I of the Kentucky Exposition Center’s $460-plus million transformation will be completed by the end of this year. Looking ahead, Phase II, a $213 million redevelopment of the West Wing, West Hall and Pavilion, will add 249,000 square feet of interconnected Class...
A comprehensive plan has recently been completed for the new 15-acre Crossroads District in Starkville, Mississippi. The project will feature a boutique hotel, restaurants and retail stores on the land between the Mississippi State University campus and Starkville's Cot...
A well-known landmark on Florida’s Nature Coast is preparing for a fresh start under new ownership. The restoration of the historic Plantation Resort on Crystal River is already underway, with phased-reopenings starting this fall.
Coury Hospitality recently opened its newest boutique property, The Seahaus Hotel, marking the debut of the first Marriott Tribute Portfolio lifestyle hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Located on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, the non-gaming hotel is meant to be a seasi...
Green Valley Ranch resort just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip in Henderson, Nevada, is set to unveil its fully reimagined meeting and convention spaces in January 2026 and has already started a multiphase renovation of its nearly 500 guest rooms. Station Casinos’ in...
Hilton College Station & Conference Center recently celebrated its grand reopening following a $28 million, 2.5-year renovation that updated guest rooms and added amenities, including a rooftop bar and a large event space.
The restored Westman boutique hotel in downtown Bend, Oregon, is accepting reservations ahead of its fall debut. The Westman breathes new life into the city’s restored 1930s U.S. Post Office building, with 23 uniquely designed guest rooms and elevated common spaces.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort, a full-service resort-style hotel located along Alabama's white sand beaches, recently opened its door to guests.
As the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa — Waikiki's first hotel — prepares for its 125th anniversary in 2026, “The First Lady of Waikiki” celebrated a significant milestone in its landmark rejuvenation. The refreshed lobby debuted on July 3 and the Tower W...
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