Florida
- The Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel & Executive Meeting Center opened in December. The former Wyndham hotel underwent extensive upgrades prior to opening as a Sheraton and now features 405 guest rooms, 20,000 square feet of meeting space, including 20 conference rooms, and a 4,000-square-foot ballroom. Additional facilities include a health club, outdoor pool and bar, full-service restaurant and high-speed Internet access. For more information, call 305.871.3800.
- After undergoing a $25 million transformation, Club Med Sandpiper Bay, located in Port St. Lucie, reopened in December. The 216-acre renovated Sandpiper Bay features two new restaurants, a lounge, four swimming pools and a new conference center and meeting facilities. Facilities include 21 tennis courts, an 18-hole golf course and a 12,000-square-foot clubhouse. For more information, call 888.932.2582.
- Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay recently took the wraps off a two-year, $31 million renovation. Upgrades include the redesign of 600 guest rooms and suites, a new lobby concept with lounge seating and Wi-Fi access, a new executive boardroom, as well as the introduction of the Bayview Ballroom for meetings and events. The property offers 20,000 square feet of meeting space and event venues. For more information, call 305.374.3900.
Texas
- The Four Points by Sheraton Houston Hobby Airport opened in January. The hotel offers 79 guest rooms and suites, featuring 37-inch LCD televisions. Amenities also include 1,420 square feet of meeting space, equipped with free high-speed Internet access, a 24-hour business center, a fitness center and an outdoor pool. For more information, call 713.948.0800.
- The Courtyard by Marriott Amarillo Downtown recently opened in the historic Fisk Building. The hotel features 107 guest rooms on 10 floors and a 24-hour business center. The property offers two meeting rooms, one for up to 65 and the other holds up to 12. For more information, call 806.553.4500.