Arizona
- The 250-acre Westin La Paloma in Tucson unveiled 24 new guest rooms in the first part of a $30 million resort-wide rejuvenation project. La Paloma also updated its 27-hole Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and will rejuvenate its 60,000 square feet of meeting space and the remainder of its 487 guest rooms as the remodel continues. For more information, call 520.742.6000 or visit www.westinlapalomaresort.com.
- El Dorado Scottsdale opened in the city’s Old Town district. Originally built in 1960, the property has 34 rooms and suites, accommodating small groups, retreats and private parties. Some renovations are still under way and should be completed by late 2013. For more information, call 480.946.3021 or visit www.eldoradoscottsdale.com.
California
- Two new corporate meeting spaces were added to Napa Valley’s Whitehall Lane winery and vineyard. Events, tastings and meals can be held in the barrel room, outdoors or in the Reserve meeting room. Full-service catering is available. For more information, call 800.963.9454 or visit www.whitehalllane.com.
- Santa Barbara’s El Encanto resort is scheduled to reopen in March 2013 as part of the Orient-Express collection. The seven-acre property houses 92 bungalows, a signature restaurant serving California cuisine, three oceanview meeting rooms and several outdoor venues. For more information, call 800.393.5315 or visit www.elencanto.com.
- The Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel Valley announced plans to reopen its hotel in April 2013. A $28 million renovation will upgrade the 18-hole golf course, 90 guest rooms and public spaces. For more information call 831.620.8866 or visit www.quaillodge.com.
Colorado
- Gateway Canyons Resort reopened in western Colorado following a year-long $100 million expansion. Created by John Hendricks, the founder of the Discovery Channel, the property offers 58 guest rooms and expanded meeting space. Buy-outs are welcome and attendees can participate in daily “curiosity adventure” workshops covering topics such as stargazing, dinosaurs and Native American history. For more information, call 970.931.2458 or visit www.gatewaycanyons.com.
Montana
- The historic Northern Hotel in Billings will reopen in March 2013, offering 12,000 square feet of flexible space. For more information, call 406.867.6767 or visit www.northernhotel.com.
Nevada
- MGM Grand completed the $160 million room and suite remodel portion of the property’s “grand renovation,” which will continue into 2013. The room remodel began in late 2011 and updated 3,570 guest rooms and 642 suites, including the new wellness-oriented Stay Well collection. For more information, visit www.thegrandrenovation.com.