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Skift
2 days ago
- Business
- Skift
19 New Southern U.S. Meeting Venues
From modern convention centers to luxury hotels, the South is leading the way in new properties. According to the latest United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics, the three fastest-developing cities for hotel development are in the South: Dallas with 204 projects (23,669 rooms), Atlanta with 168 projects (19,431 rooms), and Nashville with 130 (17,029 rooms) The types of venues being built and undergoing renovations run the gamut from convention centers (Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, GA) to gaming properties (Caesars Virginia in Danville, VA, the Coastal Convention Center at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, and Live! Casino & Hotel in Shreveport, LA). Luxury entries abound, from chains including Salamander, JW Marriott, Fairmont, and LeMeridien. Explore 135 exceptional new properties hand-picked for meeting and incentive planners Here's what's new in the Southern U.S., and take a look at our just-released report on 135 hotels for meetings and incentive travel here. 1. Caesars Virginia Danville, VA Caesars Virginia features a 320-room hotel with more than 50,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. The property's main ballroom measures 29,150 square feet and can accommodate 2,500 attendees in theater style. It can be split into a maximum of eight rooms, with a small boardroom also available, along with three pre-function areas and one terrace. The newly constructed $650 million resort and casino offers multiple dining options, a full-service spa, pool, and shopping experiences. 2. Coastal Convention Center at Fontainebleau Miami Beach Miami, FL The Coastal Convention Center at Fontainebleau Miami Beach opened in December 2024 offering 45,000 square feet of event space including a 16,500-square-foot ballroom, which can hold up to 1,380 in theater style. The venue also offers a 9,500-square-foot junior ballroom and a 7,000-square-foot rooftop deck. The connected Fontainebleau Miami Beach offers 1,504 guest rooms, 200,000 square feet of event space, 10 dining options, pools, wellness facilities, and multiple entertainment options. 3. Delano Miami Beach (Renovation) Miami, FL After extensive renovations, Delano Miami Beach will reopen in late 2025. It will feature 171 guest rooms and numerous dining and retail options. Other amenities include a wellness studio and spa, a ground-floor pool, a new beachfront deck, and an additional pool on the fourth floor. While specific details have not yet been disclosed, the renovations will include exclusive areas for meetings and events. 4. Fairmont New Orleans New Orleans, LA Opening in the summer of 2025, Fairmont New Orleans is returning to New Orleans as part of a redevelopment of the 1010 Common Street building, the former Bank of New Orleans Building. The 250- room hotel will feature 20,000 square feet of event space including ballrooms, meeting rooms, a library and a business center. The hotel will offer three food and beverage options, a 10,000-square-foot spa, a rooftop bar, and a speakeasy overlooking the swimming pool with city views. 5. InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk San Antonio, TX InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk is a centrally located luxury hotel one mile from the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and steps away from the city's River Walk. The 390-room hotel features over 18,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including a 8,200-square-foot ballroom, and 10 meeting rooms. Additional amenities include four on-site dining venues, a rooftop pool, a lounge, and direct access to a water taxi landing zone 6. JW Marriott at Reston Station Reston, VA The JW Marriott at Reston Station is scheduled to open in mid-2025 and is the brand's first property in Virginia. Standing more than 25 stories high, the 243-room hotel will have 35,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including a large ballroom with an outdoor veranda. The hotel will also offer a fitness center, garage parking with 24/7 valet service, and a JW executive club offering private outdoor terraces and a boardroom. 7. Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison (Renovation) Washington, D.C. Washington's historic hotel, The Madison, is now the Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison. It reopened in September 2024 following a $15 million redesign. One of the 356-room hotel's unique features is its close proximity to the White House and National Mall. Meeting space includes a ballroom with capacity for 500 in a reception or 300, theater style, and a total of 16 separate event spaces. Amenities include three dining options and a fitness center 8. Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana Shreveport-Bossier, LA Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is a $270+ million resort and casino in Shreveport-Bossier. The 549-room property features 25,000 square feet of customizable event space including a performance stage, ballroom, multiple breakout rooms, a pre-function space, and an executive boardroom. The resort also offers more than 47,000 square feet of gaming space, a pool, fitness center, live entertainment and nightlife venues, and numerous dining options. 9. Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City Kansas City, KS Scheduled to open in spring 2025, Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City is a $150 million project located in Western Wyandotte County. The 229-room resort will feature 13,000 square feet of event space across eight rooms with adaptable layouts, the largest of which can hold up to 380 guests. The property will offer Margaritavill-einspired restaurants and bars, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, and a rock-climbing wall. 10. OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark Oklahoma City, OK OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark is a newly opened, 404-room resort in Oklahoma City. Event space includes two ballrooms accommodating 780 guests and 547 guests in theater style. Four breakout rooms and two smaller boardrooms are complemented by a 1,500-seat amphitheater and an event lawn. The resort's main feature is its 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark. It also offers 13 different eateries, a spa, and a fitness center. 11. Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel Fort Lauderdale, FL Set to open in late fall 2025, Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel is directly connected to the Broward County Convention Center. It will offer over 120,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including ballrooms, pre-function areas, and smaller meeting rooms. The hotel features six dining venues, a rooftop lounge, pool deck, and spa. It is ideal suited for planners needing a mix of onsite meeting space with access to over 1.2 million square feet at the adjacent convention center. 12. Opal Sol Clearwater, FL Opal Sol opened in February 2025 featuring 248 guest rooms and 57,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, including an 8,800-square-foot ballroom that can accommodate 950 in theater style. Three outdoor spaces complement the total of 10 event spaces. Next door and connected via a skybridge, the older Opal Sands offers 230 guest rooms and more than 49,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. There are 10 dining venues between the two properties on offer for all guests. 13. Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa Palmetto, FL Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa is a 252-room hotel which opened last summer that offers 9,000 square feet of indoor event space including a ballroom capable of hosting 936 guests in theatre style. The property also connects with the 40,000-square-foot Bradenton Area Convention Center, which is currently undergoing a $50-million renovation scheduled for completion in 2026. The property features two pools, a spa, a fitness center, beach volleyball and pickleball courts, and five dining options. 14. Salamander Washington, DC (Renovation) Washington, D.C. The centrally located Salamander Washington DC, is near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Wharf dining and entertainment, and within walking distance of the National Mall. The newly renovated hotel offers 373 rooms with monument views, a new two-floor spa, a renovated club lounge, and 36,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event space, including two ballrooms, garden rooms, and a grand lawn. 15. Santo Kimpton Hotel San Antonio, TX The Santo Kimpton Hotel opened in downtown San Antonio in the summer of 2024. The 347-room property is within walking distance of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and San Antonio River Walk. It offers more than 13,000 square feet of event space, including two divisible ballrooms, the largest of which can hold almost 600 guests in theater style, as well as five meeting rooms. The hotel offers one restaurant, one bar, and a rooftop pool and lounge. 16. Savannah Convention Center (Expansion) Savannah, GA Located across the river from downtown Savannah, the Savannah Convention Center recently unveiled its $276 million expansion that doubled the exhibit space to 200,000 square feet and added a new 40,000-square-foot ballroom with riverfront views. The venue's total event space has doubled, bringing it to 660,000 square feet. Other enhancements include a 58-foot-wide hangar door for oversized exhibits, floor-to-ceiling glass facades, and an adjacent ferry link to historic downtown. 17. The Cooper Charleston, SC Opening in 2025, The Cooper is a 196-room hotel on Charleston's waterfront, adjacent to Waterfront Park. It offers 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, including a grand ballroom and conference areas. The design reflects the city's French Quarter aesthetic. Amenities include a full-service spa, fitness center, rooftop infinity pool, five restaurants, and access to a private marina with multiple yachts, providing planners with flexible options for both meetings and social events. 18. The St. Regis Longboat Key Sarasota, FL The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is on Sarasota's barrier island across 18 beachfront acres. The resort opened in August 2024 with 168 guest rooms and 31,320 square feet of event space, including a ballroom capable of hosting 600 guests. It offers 800 feet of private beach access, six dining venues, a 20,000-square-foot spa and a lagoon showcasing the tropical aquatic environment. Guests can also enjoy the services of a dedicated Pool Butler, who is ready to assist both in and out of water. 19. Disney World Swan and Dolphin (Expansion) Orlando, FL In 2024, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin announced a $275 million expansion project that will bring the total meeting space between its three buildings — the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve — to 469,000 square feet, including more than 349,000 square feet of indoor event space. Along with its 2,619 guest rooms the properties offer 99 meeting rooms (including six ballrooms), 110,500 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, and multiple outdoor function areas.
Hospitality Net
3 days ago
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Chaelynn (Chae) Pacheco has been appointed Director of Group Sales at Sheraton Denver Downtown
Sheraton Denver Downtown, a Sheraton Halo property and Denver's largest hotel with 1,238 guestrooms, announces several additions to its growing team at the property including a new Senior Marketing Manager, DIrector of Group Sales, Senior Sales Executive and Banquet Sous Chef. Chaelynn (Chae) Pacheco has been appointed Director of Group Sales and brings 17 years' experience in managed and franchised spaces to the role. Starting in culinary and event management, she balanced both worlds as a catering sales executive and property sales. Chae held the title of Account Executive with Marriott's Homes & Villas platform and also served as Premium & Luxury Sales Specialist assisting in the closing and building group at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, St. Regis Atlanta, and the Ritz-Carlton Boston. Most recently, she held the title of Area sales leader, managing 7 MSB West hotels in CO and CA, securing $4M in group sales business in 2024.
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Super Dad Awards Season 2: Celebrating the strength of fatherhood in style
After a heartwarming debut that left audiences inspired, the Super Dad Awards is making its highly anticipated return with Season 2, set to take place on June 14, 2025, at the stunning JW Marriott Hotel Marina. This one-of-a-kind event, brought to life by 321 Events DMCC, is back to honour the everyday heroes we call Dad — just in time for UAE Father's Day. The Super Dad Awards Season 2 promises to be a powerful celebration of fatherhood in all its forms — from nurturing caregivers and fitness enthusiasts to style icons and wise mentors. With ten unique award categories, this year's edition will showcase the heart, hustle, and humanity of dads across the UAE. Whether he's leading by example, cheering from the sidelines, or quietly holding everything together behind the scenes — every dad has a story worth telling. And this June, those stories will take centre stage. Guests can expect an unforgettable evening of glamour and gratitude, featuring a red-carpet welcome, emotional nominee tributes, live entertainment, and a curated three-course gala dinner — all set against the backdrop of a truly luxurious venue. Zoha Beig, founder of 321 Events DMCC, shared her vision: 'The Super Dad Awards isn't just an event — it's a movement. It's about bringing visibility to the strength, love, and sacrifices of fathers who too often go unrecognised. Season 2 is our tribute to them, and we can't wait to celebrate in a way that's as grand as their impact.'
Skift
3 days ago
- Business
- Skift
Head to the Midwest: 5 New and Newly Renovated Facilities for Groups
For the meetings market, upscale brands including Shinola, Signia, and JW Marriott dominate the new openings. The Midwest has always been a popular spot for meetings industry gatherings, with Meeting Professionals International's 2025 WEC coming to St. Louis this June. Chicago is a main chapter hub for every industry association, and Minneapolis is home to the headquarters of several of the major incentive houses. Hotel investment in the region is booming, particularly in major cities like Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, as well as secondary and tertiary markets like Omaha and Des Moines. Explore 135 exceptional new properties hand-picked for meeting and incentive planners Here are five important new/newly renovated group properties and venues in the Midwest, and take a look at our just-released report on 135 hotels for meetings and incentive travel here. 1. Baird Center (Expansion) Milwaukee, WI Reopened in May 2024, following a $456 million expansion, Baird Center in Milwaukee now totals 1.3 million square feet, 52 breakout rooms, 300,000 square feet of exhibition space, and a rooftop ballroom. The center includes inclusive amenities like gender-neutral restrooms, sensory rooms, and Mamava pods. 2. Duke Energy Convention Center (Renovation) Cincinnati, OH Duke Energy Convention Center is undergoing a $240 million renovation and is expected to reopen in January 2026. The renovation will modernize existing event spaces, improve building systems, add a rooftop terrace, and provide additional outdoor space flowing to the new Elm Street Convention Plaza. A new headquarters hotel is planned, adding 800 hotel rooms to the almost 3,500 currently available, also offering 80,000 square feet of meeting space. 3. JW Marriott Water Square Detroit, MI JW Marriott Water Square is a new hotel development in downtown Detroit, situated at the former Joe Louis Arena site. The 25-story hotel will feature 600 guest rooms, an estimated 50,000 square feet of meeting space, and will be connected directly to the Huntington Place Convention Center via a skybridge. Construction began in 2024 and is expected to be completed in early 2027 on what will be downtown Detroit's second largest hotel. 4. Shinola Hotel Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Shinola Hotel Indianapolis is estimated to open in late 2027. The $300 million redevelopment will be 13 stories high and feature 170 guest rooms, a retail store, dining options, and meeting space three blocks from the Indiana Convention Center. The mixed-use development will offer a rentable 4,000-square-foot music venue and a pedestrian skywalk connecting Pennsylvania Street to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 5. Signia by Hilton Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Expected to open in the fall of 2026, this 38-story hotel will bring 800 additional rooms to downtown Indianapolis, which will then have 5,500+ rooms connected by enclosed skywalks to the The Indianapolis Convention Center. The center itself is undergoing its sixth expansion, adding 143,500 square feet of space, including a 50,000-square-foot ballroom.
Times of Oman
4 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Omran Group reports strong financials with OMR25mn net profit in 2024
Muscat: Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran Group) announced robust financial and operational results for 2024, reaffirming its central role in advancing tourism development and sustainable economic growth in the Sultanate of Oman. The Group achieved a net profit of OMR25.2 million with revenues surpassing OMR58.3 million, reflecting its operational efficiency and institutional excellence. During its recent meeting, Omran Group's Board of Directors reviewed these accomplishments and discussed ongoing financial and operational developments. The Board emphasised the Group's continued commitment to supporting economic diversification efforts and enhancing quality tourism investments across Oman. The financial results demonstrate Omran Group's success in attracting strategic investments, including foreign direct investment exceeding OMR156 million in 2024. This achievement aligns with Oman Vision 2040's objectives to increase foreign investment inflows and expand various economic sectors' contributions to GDP. In the hospitality sector, Omran Group strengthened its operational performance by welcoming 820,365 guests across its hotel properties in 2024, representing 6% growth compared to the previous year. The Group achieved an average occupancy rate of 45%, marking a 2.6% year-on-year increase. The year also saw the official opening of JW Marriott Hotel Muscat, which has become a distinguished addition to Oman's luxury hospitality landscape. As part of its strategy to position Oman as a premier global tourism destination and attract world-class hospitality brands, Omran Group announced several landmark projects. These include a partnership to develop the Middle East's first Club Med resort and a strategic collaboration with Santani Wellness Resorts to enhance medical tourism in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. Demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and local value creation, Omran Group achieved a 40% local value-added index. The Group allocated over OMR19 million to support small and medium enterprises, which accounted for 34.7% of total expenditure. Omran Group's nationalisation efforts resulted in 370 new job opportunities for Omani talent, with Omanisation rates reaching 94% in the parent company and 53% across subsidiaries. The Group further strengthened its corporate governance practices by launching its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Framework in 2024. This initiative institutionalizes sustainability principles and enhances transparency while adhering to global best practices across all operations and projects. These positive results underscore Omran Group's continued leadership as the primary driver of tourism sector development in Oman, achieved through close collaboration with relevant authorities including the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.
