The restoration of Hotel del Coronado's iconic Victorian building is now complete. The building's renovation is the final milestone in Blackstone Real Estate's more than $500 million USD plan to enhance and reinforce the legendary resort in San Diego, California. "From its…
1 Hotel Melbourne is now open, marking the luxury lifestyle brand's debut in Australia. Developed in partnership with Melbourne-based Riverlee, the hotel is set along 220 meters of Yarra River frontage in the revitalized North Wharf precinct. The architectural centerpiece of the project…
Omni Las Colinas Hotel has wrapped up a $20 million renovation across all 421 guestrooms, including 111 luxury suites, and the Las Colinas Ballroom, the property’s largest event space. The final phase of the renovation, it builds on the $13 million revitalization of the property’s common…
Shifts in experience-led event planning, technology, and venue selection are just a few of the topics examined in the latest edition of the IACC's Meeting Room of the Future Report. For the new report, IACC and research partner DCI (Development Counsellors International)…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the completed acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V., a leading owner, operator, and developer of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. This transaction includes the acquisition of 15 all-inclusive resorts previously managed and…
La Concha Resort, one of Puerto Rico’s most iconic beachfront properties, has completed an extensive renovation and reopened as part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. “This is a landmark moment for La Concha Resort and for Puerto Rico’s premium hospitality scene,” said Mike…
ICCA and BestCities Global Alliance have renewed their strategic partnership. The two organizations have signed a new three-year agreement to continue the Incredible Impacts Programme, an initiative that showcases the influence of international association meetings. Co-founded by ICCA and BestCities in 2017,…
JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, the brand's first Mediterranean beach resort, is now open. The resort features 160 guestrooms, suites, and villas, all offering views of the Aegean Sea, with the majority including private pools. Nestled in Marathi, near the charming…
The UK's Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa is set to become the inaugural property of Accor's new five-star luxury brand, Emblems Collection. The British heritage icon, which is currently operating as a country house hotel, will join the brand in Q4 2025.…