British Columbia
- Copper Point Resort in Invermere opened in May, situated on two existing golf courses, Copper Point Golf Club and The Ridge at Copper Point. The resort offers 203 guest rooms and suites as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools, two hot tubs, a fitness center, sports court and two on-site golf courses. Additional features include meeting space on two levels measuring 6,320 square feet. For more information, call 403.547.9147 or visit www.copperpoint.ca.
California
- The Residence Inn by Marriott Beverly Hills recently completed a full renovation and redesign of its lobby, meeting space and all 186 suites. Amenities include a fitness center and 20-person whirlpool spa. There is also property-wide complimentary Wi-Fi access. For more information, call 310.228.4100 or visit www.beverlyhillsresidenceinn.com.
- The 368-room Radisson Los Angeles Westside was recently rebranded the DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles-Westside. The hotel features an outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi, fitness room, business center, 20,000 square feet of banquet and meeting facilities and two on-site restaurants. For more information, call 310.649.1776, or visit http://doubletree1.hilton.com.
- The Orlando on Third, a 95-room boutique, family-owned hotel in West L.A., is undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation, including all new guest rooms, an updated fitness center and massage room, new restaurant and enhanced space for small meetings. Renovations are slated for completion in July. For more information, call 323.658.6600 or visit www.theorlando.com.
- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide recently sold The Westin Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego to new owners and will undergo approximately $23 million in property enhancements prior to the end of 2012. Starwood will continue to operate the hotel under its Westin flag. All guest rooms have recently completed floor-to-ceiling renovations, which will be followed by major upgrades to the hotel's meeting facilities. The hotel offers 450 guest rooms and more than 27,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, including a 9,000-square-foot ballroom. For more information, call 619.239.2200 or visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
Colorado
- The 153-suite SpringHill Suites Denver Aurora/Fitzsimons opened in May, located 18 miles from Denver International Airport. The property offers complimentary Wi-Fi in the hotel's lobby and high-speed Internet access in every suite. There are 750 square feet of meeting space, as well as an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool spa and fitness center. For more information, call 720.859.1100 or visit www.springhillsuites.com.
Hawaii
- The Courtyard by Marriott Maui recently broke ground and is slated to open in 2012. The hotel will offer 138 guest rooms, all with complimentary Wi-Fi access. In addition to its business center, pool and fitness center, the hotel will feature a lounge and bar and gazebo. The property will also offer 1,663 square feet of meeting space, including a boardroom. For more information, call 888.236.2427 or visit www.marriott.com.
- After being damaged by the tsunami wave generated by the earthquake in Japan in March, the Four Seasons Hualalai on Hawaii's Big Island reopened April 30. Repairs and enhancements were made to the affected areas of the resort, primarily the pool areas, landscaping, a restaurant and 12 guest rooms and suites. For more information, call 808.325.8000 or visit www.fourseasons.com/hualalai.
Mexico
- The first Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Mexico City, the 292-room Courtyard Mexico City Airport, is slated to open in early 2012. The property is connected to international terminal 1 by a foot bridge. The hotel will also feature four levels of guest rooms, a patio level with retail outlets and a mezzanine level, which will include the lobby and fitness center. For more information, call 888.236.2427 or visit www.marriott.com.
- The Westin Guadalajara is scheduled to open in October in Guadalajara's World Trade Center area, next to the city's convention center and a 25-minute drive from the airport. The 221-room hotel will offer 4,300 square feet of meeting and function space, a restaurant, a lobby bar and workout facility. For more information, call 888.201.4482 or visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
Nevada
- The 2,995-room Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas recently debuted 150,000 square feet of event space. The space spans three floors, offering a total of seven ballrooms ranging from 7,000 to 37,000 square feet. Space on the fourth level is complemented by direct access to the East Side Pool Deck, and is open for outdoor events. Additional options include suites that offer a minimum of 100 square feet of terrace space with views of The Strip. For more information, call 702.698.7000 or visit www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.
Washington
- Warwick Seattle Hotel recently completed the first major phase of a multimillion-dollar renovation project. Seventy-four rooms, one-third of the hotel's 230 guest rooms, received a total transformation. Phase two of the renovations, which will encompass an additional four floors, is scheduled to begin this fall and be completed by the end of the year. For more information, call 206.443.4300 or visit www.warwickwa.com.