Florida
- Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort openedboutique property LeCiel. LeCiel, which means “sky” in French, offers meeting and incentive groups more than 100 guest rooms and 33,000 square feet of meeting space, including the Linkside Conference Center. Located within in the Sandestin resort, LeCiel provides easy access to the Links Golf Course, a 98-slip marina and the Sandestin Day Spa. Through February 2013, groups scheduling meetings and booking 25 or more rooms can take advantage of LeCiel Rendezvous Experience deals. For more information, call 877.953.2435 or visit www.hotelleciel.com.
Georgia
- Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center in Dunwoody concluded a multimillion-dollar redevelopment project. The renovation updated guest rooms and suites, modernized the building’s exterior and added a new restaurant, concierge lounge and 3,600 square feet of meeting space, bringing the hotel’s total to 18,400 square feet. For more information, call 770.394.6500 or visit www.atlantamarriottperimeter.com.
Kentucky
- Courtyard Louisville Airport revealed a newly redesigned lobby and rooms. The 150-room hotel is located near the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Churchill Downs, the Louisville Slugger Museum and other regional attractions. For more information, call 502.368.5678 or visit www.marriott.com.
Louisiana
- Originally built in the late 18th century, the seven Audubon Cottages reopened in New Orleans’ French Quarter as part of the New Orleans Hotel Collection. Perfect for upscale corporate retreats, the one- and two-bedroom cottages come with amenities that include private courtyards, a saltwater pool and butler service. For more information, call 504.586.1516 or visit www.auduboncottages.com.
- The New Orleans culinary scene will get a boost from the recent opening of Criollo Restaurant and Lounge in the French Quarter’s Hotel Monteleone and the new 6,000-square-foot Restaurant R’evolution at the Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans. Led by Chef de Cuisine Joseph Maynard and Executive Chef Randolph Buck, Criollo serves ‘Louisiana fusion’ style cuisine. Restaurant R’evolution features interpretations of classic Creole and Cajun dishes by Chefs John Folse and Rick Tramonto’s. Restaurant R’evolution offers six unique dining rooms that can seat up to 40 guests. For more informaiton, visit www.criollonola.com and www.revolutionnola.com.
Texas
- Construction began on a $50 million renovation at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. The 1,120-room property will update guest rooms, bathrooms and hallways. Completion is scheduled for December. The Hyatt has 160,000 square feet of meeting space, 56 meeting rooms and 42 hospitality suites. For more information, call 214.651.1234 or visit www.hyattregencydallas.com.
Virginia
- The Boar’s Head Inn completed its extensive property renovation that began in 2011. The 573-acre Charlottesville property has 22,000 square feet of meeting space. During the renovation, roads were widened and outdoor walkways were improved. Additionally, all 175 guest rooms were updated. For more information, call 434.296.2181 or visit www.boarsheadinn.com and www.theboarsheadrenovation.com.