California
Situated on the Long Beach promenade, the newly opened Marriott Long Beach Downtown, a 12-story, 376-room property, is within close proximity to some of Long Beach’s most popular attractions, including the Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Aquatic Park and the Queen Mary.
The property also adds over 21,000 square feet of meeting and event space to the Long Beach area, including 14 flexible event rooms and 18 breakout rooms, the largest of which being the 7,400-square-foot Bixby Ballroom, able to accommodate up to 800 attendees. All meeting areas at the hotel also have wireless connectivity, videoconferencing, docking stations, smart whiteboards and an onsite audiovisual technician.
Hawai'i
Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa completed a $60 million renovation of its 22-acre resort. The 511-room property is located on the cliffs of Keauhou Bay with views of the ocean across the Kona coast of the Big Island of Hawai‘i and includes over 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. The largest of its 12 event venues is the 9,790-square-foot Kaleiopapa Convention Center, able to accommodate up to 900 attendees, and the 42,000-square-foot Front Lawn, able to host up to 2,600 attendees.
Mexico
Nestled in the heart of San Jose del Cabo’s historic district, the newly renovated Tropicana Los Cabos property is 20 minutes from the Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) and located close to a collection of local galleries, Blue Flag beaches and San Jose del Cabo Harbor.
The property features 68 guest rooms and two suites, the Tropicana Pool Bar, two onsite dining options, a wellness center and access to excursions and activities. The hotel also offers a total of 8,353 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, and is the only hotel in the downtown area with event space able to accommodate up to 130 attendees. The property also has incentive packages and buyouts available upon request. www.tropicana-cabo.com
Washington
Situated within the $1 billion Avenue Bellevue complex, InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue marks the IHG luxury and lifestyle brand’s debut in the Pacific Northwest. With views of Lake Washington and downtown Seattle, the property features 190 guest rooms and 18 suite and family rooms, including a 2,000-square-foot, two-bedroom Presidential Suite.
The hotel also provides access via sky bridge to a two-floor conference center with 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space spread across nine venues. The largest of these venues is the 4,250-square-foot Avenue Grand Ballroom, able to accommodate up to 400 attendees.
Meet in the Funk Zone
The newly opened Moxy Santa Barbara is located in the vibrant arts and cultural heart of Santa Barbara known as the “Funk Zone,” a former manufacturing and industrial district that is now home to some of the city’s best restaurants, wine tasting rooms, breweries, boutiques, creative collectives, galleries and more.
The 13-block area is within walking distance of the beach and Stearns Wharf. The Funk Zone is also home to the largest segment of the Urban Wine Trail, a self-guided trail of over 20 tasting rooms representing the best of Santa Barbara County wines.
Moxy Santa Barbara is a pet-friendly hotel and features 31 guest rooms, each with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, modern bathrooms with walk-in showers, and a communal kitchen.
The hotel’s check-in process diverges from the norm, with guests checking in at the bar and receiving a complimentary signature cocktail along with their room key.
Moxy Santa Barbara also provides a grab-and-go food service for snacks and beverages and complimentary coffee in the mornings.
The hotel also features an onsite bar, outdoor pool, 24-hour marketplace and 1,500 square feet of meeting and event space.
