New York
Set to debut this spring, The Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport is a 13-story property situated in the heart of Flushing, Queens, just 10 minutes from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and within close proximity to iconic destinations including Queens Botanical Garden, Citi Field, Queens Zoo and more.
The 246-room property includes 148 king rooms, 79 doubles, 14 queens and five suites. Select rooms feature private balconies with city views, and the hotel’s triple-pane windows conserve energy and decrease noise from the busy city streets.
The Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport delivers on Westin’s six pillars of wellness—Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well and Play Well—through amenities including the state-of-the-art WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio, a spa and more than 6,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces including The Worlds Hall, which can accommodate up to 500 attendees.
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Planet Hollywood New York, a newly opened restaurant and entertainment venue that blends old Hollywood glamor with futuristic technology, has unveiled its state-of-the-art features for meetings and events. The venue is located on 42nd Street in the heart of New York City and spans 17,500 square feet.
Planet Hollywood New York boasts two flexible floors, each capable of accommodating 175 guests for a seated dinner or 3,750 standing. The restaurant’s interior is surrounded by a 360-degree high-definition video canopy and features 8K-resloution video surfaces that transform according to event themes, adapting visuals like logos, videos, branded content and dynamic imagery in real time to suit different segments of an event.
The venue also provides AV technologies suitable for a vast range of events including ultra-high-definition 4K displays, state-of-the-art sound systems and professional onsite technician support as well as exclusive streaming capabilities that allow for live broadcasts of major sports and award shows, interactive presentation tools and customizable lighting settings.
Planet Hollywood New York also presents personalized menus, decorations and dedicated branding opportunities on digital displays, accompanied by flexible beverage packages and an open bar.
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Pennsylvania
Affectionately known as the “Grande Dame of Broad Street,” The Bellevue, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, celebrated its grand reopening on February 11 following extensive renovations that revitalized the historic landmark.
Originally established in 1904 by George C. Boldt, a pioneering and visionary figure in the hospitality industry, The Bellevue has long stood as a testament to Philadelphia’s architectural grandeur and cultural heritage. The hotel’s restoration aimed to combine its storied history with contemporary touches, reinforcing its 120-year role as a city staple.
The Bellevue made major debuts in November 2024 when it unveiled 184 newly restored guest rooms, including 39 suites, as well as The Sporting Club, a 100,000-square-foot luxury wellness destination. With the grand reopening, the hotel debuted its 1,800-plus-square-foot Presidential Suite.
Enhancements were also made to public spaces including the lobby; The Conservatory, the hotel’s seven-story atrium on the 12th floor; and Pergola, the 19th-floor rooftop restaurant.
The Bellevue offers 30,000 square feet of event space across three floors including its famous ballroom, “The Grand Belle,” which has been fully reimagined but still features the original ornate wall and ceiling moldings and replica chairs nodding to its opera-house origins.
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Washington, D.C.
A new boutique hotel, Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, opened in the heart of historic Georgetown in February. The property sits steps away from the iconic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, which dates back to 1828, and was designed to be a central hub of connection and inspiration.
The hotel features 92 guest rooms, 10 specialty suites, three terrace rooms and two large townhouses as well as an expansive lobby, the C&O Lounge, with a menu inspired by local ingredients and flavors, a state-of-the-art fitness center and more.
Canal House of Georgetown was designed with groups in mind, offering comfortable gathering spaces and premium amenities, and planners looking to host groups at the hotel can work with the Canal House of Georgetown team directly to organize an event.
