From the Pacific to the Atlantic, hotels and resorts across the country are announcing spectacular multi-million-dollar renovations that will enhance your group’s experience during and after your meeting or event.
Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa
$60 million renovation Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa The 22-acre resort is ready to welcome guests to a new era in Keauhou. Perched on the cliffs of Keauhou Bay with spectacular ocean views of Hawaii’s Kona Coast, the renovated property features 511 renovated guest rooms/suites and meeting space that artfully blend the hotel’s deep history and nautical homage with a contemporary aesthetic. Kaleiopapa Convention Center The renovation also solidified the hotel’s status as a premier events venue with more than 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space.
During downtime, guests can lounge in upgraded lounge chairs and cabanas around the adult and oceanfront pools, or get active with a variety of programs, including nightly manta ray tours. Other options include a 90-minute guided tour of the historic village of Kaukulaelae and Keauhou Bay, birthplace of King Kamehameha III. And when the sun goes down, a thrilling Feast and Fire Luau lights up the night sky. New this summer: Feast and Fire Luau Package Accommodation and two complimentary general admission seats are included, allowing guests to take part in a vibrant cultural celebration.
Grand Hyatt Atlanta
Grand Hyatt Atlanta The Buckhead hotel has announced the completion of its guestroom and suite renovations, including the addition of the spacious and luxurious Grand Peach Suite and state-of-the-art Pure Rooms. The complete renovation of the 439 guestrooms, including 21 suites, marks a key step in a multi-phase, transformative renovation aimed at elevating the hospitality experience and introducing wellness standards. Known for hosting prestigious events, from private parties to high-powered business meetings and large conventions, the hotel also offers a place for tranquil moments in its renowned Japanese Zen garden, complete with an impressive 30-foot waterfall.
2 Bedrooms on the 25th Floor Grand Peach Suite Offering panoramic city views, these rooms are over 1,200 square feet in size and feature distinctive round windows and modern décor that embodies Georgia’s rich heritage. Pure Wellness Room After a seven-step purification process that removed allergens and toxins from both the air and surfaces, the Grand Hyatt in Atlanta’s Buckhead location will continue renovations later this fall, with a focus on the lobby, public spaces and meeting spaces.
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound, Washington
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound The lodge celebrated the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation, the largest and most extensive renovation in the lodge’s 16-year history. The $40 million renovation brought new amenities and updates to guest suites, water park, attractions, restaurants, a conference center and more.
Guests can enjoy newly renovated suites, including the Wolf Den Skylight Suite, an all-new suite category offering cave-like sleeping experiences, delicious dining from full-service concepts like Fireside and Timbers Table & Kitchen, and popular quick-service restaurants like Fatburger and Pretzelmaker. Groups looking for some friendly, competitive-style team building can enjoy expanded MagiQuest games with live action, as well as the Northern Lights Arcade, which has added 1,000 square feet of brand-new games.
Meeting and event planners will be pleased to know that nearly 20,000 square feet of meeting space has been upgraded with new flooring, paint and fixtures. The facility maintains a flexible meeting space design with breakout rooms, built-in A/V technology and customizable catering options to meet the needs of any type of meeting or event.
The Delano, South Beach
Iconic Delano The brand, which launched in Miami in 1995, is a pioneer of global lifestyle resort experiences. It closed during the pandemic and is undergoing major renovations with new owners. EnnismoreThe South Beach icon is scheduled to reopen in 2025.
Today, the Delano brand is synonymous with the original Delano Maison Delanowill open its first store in Paris in Spring 2023. With the perfect balance of relaxation and sophistication, Maison Delano exudes a unique philosophy that will attract a new generation of guests seeking the Delano experience in the heart of the city. In October 2024, Delano Dubai It is set to open at Bluewaters Dubai. Additionally, Ennismore is set to debut its first Maison Delano in Asia in 2019. Seoul 2026.
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