From Auckland to Scottsdale, major openings and multimillion-dollar renovations elevate the meetings, hospitality and wellness landscape worldwide
Across the globe, leading hospitality brands are unveiling ambitious openings and renovations designed to redefine the guest experience. In Auckland, New Zealand International Convention Centre has officially opened as the country’s largest purpose-built events venue, positioning the city as a stronger global contender.
In the United States, notable transformations include a $25 million resort spa renewal in Scottsdale, a comprehensive airport hotel renovation in Dallas-Fort Worth, a refreshed convention-adjacent property in Las Vegas and a new lifestyle boutique debuting in Charleston. Together, these developments signal continued investment in design, wellness, culinary innovation and high-impact meetings infrastructure.
New Zealand International Convention Centre
New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) has officially opened in the heart of Auckland, marking a major milestone for the country’s business events and tourism sectors. The $750 million, purpose-built venue is now New Zealand’s largest convention center.
NZICC features 33 meeting rooms, a 2,850-seat theatre and capacity for more than 4,000 delegates. The center is projected to generate over $90 million annually and attract approximately 33,000 international visitors each year.
Live Oak Charleston
Live Oak Charleston, a 120-room boutique lifestyle hotel, will open in April 2026 on Meeting Street in downtown Charleston. The property will be the city’s first Tribute Portfolio hotel, blending modern design with Charleston’s architectural heritage. Guest rooms feature natural wood finishes and organic textures, while five Pool Patio Rooms offer private terraces and direct access to a heated saltwater pool.
Dining anchors the experience with Terra, led by Executive Chef Eucepe Puntriano, showcasing Lowcountry ingredients through Mediterranean influences. Bloo Pool & Provisions will serve Nikkei-inspired fare in a relaxed poolside setting. Wellness amenities include a cabana-lined pool deck and fitness center. Reservations begin April 1.
Grand Hyatt DFW
Grand Hyatt DFW has unveiled a major renovation, showcasing redesigned guest rooms and suites with runway views, refreshed meeting and event spaces, and a new indoor/outdoor rooftop venue with a pool deck overlooking the airfield. Updates also include a reimagined restaurant and bar, along with remodeled lobby and lounge areas.
These enhancements strengthen the hotel’s status as a premier luxury airport property, offering elevated experiences for both domestic and international travelers while blending modern design, comfort and functionality throughout the property.
The Spa at Camelback Inn
The Spa at Camelback Inn, located at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, has reopened following a $25 million transformation. Originally one of Marriott International’s first resort spas, the reimagined sanctuary introduces ariVéa, a philosophy inspired by the Sonoran Desert and centered on four wellness pathways: Detox, Soothe, Harmonize and Restore.
Enhancements include a new Wellness Circuit, outdoor hydrotherapy experiences, pathway-aligned treatments and Ora Café. The revitalized spa reinforces the resort’s standing as a premier desert wellness retreat.
