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.

Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa — in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains — recently announced an extensive, property-wide renovation that reimagines every aspect of the guest experience, including all 200 rooms in the hotel’s historic wing. The renovation is scheduled for completion this summer.

The Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center in Ontario, California, is transforming into Hyatt Regency Ontario Airport, a fully reimagined destination including a comprehensive room redesign, new dining experiences and refreshed meeting spaces.

The Luce, the highly anticipated new addition to St. Pete Beach, Florida, opened its doors earlier this summer. Now part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, The Luce has been transformed into an unforgettable destination that integrates the endless sunshine, eclectic culture, and laid-back sophistication of Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Atrium Hospitality recently announced the completion of a full-property renovation at Embassy Suites by Hilton Franklin Cool Springs in Franklin, Tennessee.