The Harborvale, Autograph Collection opened earlier this summer on the shores of Lake Champlain, debuting as Burlington, Vermont’s premier 161-room lakeside retreat.

Coushatta Casino Resort, Louisiana’s largest casino resort, recently celebrated the grand opening of Legacy Tower. The expansion added 204 guest rooms, including 100 luxury suites, and an all-new conference center.

Caesars Entertainment recently unveiled Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino, a new luxury destination in the Sierra Nevada. The July grand opening marked the conclusion of a multi-phased transformation of the former Harveys Lake Tahoe.

Wonewok Resort & Conference Center near Park Rapids, Minnesota, recently opened its doors to organizations seeking a private executive retreat experience in the Upper Midwest. For decades, the resort was reserved exclusively for 3M retreats, but it has reopened under new ownership and is now available for gatherings.

Hale Hōkūala Kaua‘i, Curio Collection by Hilton, a lifestyle resort debuting later this year, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning Oct. 1, 2026. The property will mark Curio Collection by Hilton’s arrival in the Aloha State.

Pursuit recently unveiled Hotel Whitefish, a multimillion-dollar reinvestment in Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish, Montana, that will introduce a refreshed stay and updated event and gathering experience in one of the state’s best-known mountain destinations.

Travel + Leisure Co. recently broke ground on a new Sports Illustrated Resorts destination in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, approximately one mile from University of Alabama.

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium recently reopened its historic Reptile House to the public and for events following an extensive renovation that blended historic preservation with innovation.

Atlantis Paradise Island — a luxury resort in the Bahamas named as HelmsBriscoe's 2026 Independent Hotel Partner of the Year— recently released findings from its new meetings-focused survey of more than 2,000 meeting attendees, planners and third-party sources across the U.S. and Canada.