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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 Cotton District.
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 seaside retreat that offers both visitors and guests immersive culinary experiences and peaceful oceanfront tranquility.
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-house design and construction team is leading the project.
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 Wing began welcoming guests to its renovated rooms this summer.
REVERB by Hard Rock Florence, AL, a new-build hotel project slated to open in early 2028 in Florence, Alabama. The hotel will join Hard Rock's growing REVERB by Hard Rock portfolio, including along with sevenproperties in development including Florence, Kalamazoo, Scottsdale, Pensacola, Mazatlán, Tampa and Punta Cana.
Rock Creek Resort in Red Lodge, Montana, reopened in July following an extensive renovation. The resort now offers upgraded design elements, expanded amenities, refreshed dining experiences and versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces that accommodate up to 350 guests.
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