New and renovated properties include:
The Orleans (Las Vegas, Nevada)—Completed renovations to 1,886 rooms and suites, along with updated meeting space, refreshed corridors, new dining outlets and a casino renovation planned for completion by 2027.
Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa (Groton, Connecticut)—Marked its 25th anniversary with a five-month reimagining that refreshed guest rooms, the lobby, dining, fitness offerings and more than 20,000 sq. ft. of event space.
Half Moon Jamaica (Montego Bay, Jamaica)—Continues its phased reopening with the return of Founders Cove accommodations, historic spaces, signature dining, retail updates and winter golf programming.
Terranea Resort (Rancho Palos Verdes, California)—Completed a $12 million refresh of more than 60,000 sq. ft. of interior meeting and event space as part of a $120 million property-wide reinvestment.
From the U.S. to the Caribbean, these hotel and resort updates give planners fresh spaces, elevated amenities and renewed group experiences
Editor’s note: This article was written with the assistance of artificial intelligence.
Renovations, reopenings and property-wide reinvestments are reshaping the meetings landscape across several standout hotels and resorts. The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas; Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, Connecticut; Half Moon Jamaica in Montego Bay; and Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, have each introduced updates designed to enhance the guest experience and support memorable gatherings.
From refreshed rooms and meeting spaces to reopened historic areas, expanded amenities and destination-driven programming, these properties offer planners new reasons to take a closer look.
The Orleans Hotel and Casino
The Orleans Hotel and Casino has completed a comprehensive renovation of its 1,886 rooms and suites, along with updates to its meeting space. Refreshed mini-suites now feature new carpeting, updated furnishings, enhanced lighting, mini-fridges and redesigned bathrooms with walk-in showers and operable windows. Corridors and hallway lighting have also been modernized. New dining outlets have opened, and a casino renovation is planned for completion by 2027.
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Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
Marking its 25th anniversary, Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa has completed a five-month reimagining. The transformation includes a revitalized lobby, updated Helmsman Kitchen & Bar, enhancements to all 285 guest rooms and suites, and an expanded fitness center. Cerulean Beauty & Spa complements the redesigned spaces, creating a distinctly New England setting for leisure stays, dining, meetings, weddings and social gatherings.
Located minutes from Mystic’s historic waterfront, about 130 miles from New York City and 100 miles from Boston, the hotel brings accommodations, regionally inspired dining, wellness, recreation and more than 20,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor event space together under one roof. Venues include two ballrooms, nine breakout rooms, a patio and private-event options at Helmsman Kitchen & Bar. The grand ballroom offers more than 10,000 sq. ft. and direct exhibit load-in access for large-scale events and programs.
Half Moon Jamaica
One year after Hurricane Melissa, Half Moon Jamaica has outlined the final phase of its reopening, including the return of Founders Cove accommodations and signature amenities. The 400-acre resort has welcomed guests since April, when Eclipse at Half Moon and the reimagined Villas at Half Moon reopened.
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Hibiscus and Ocean Court accommodations, the historic West Cottages, the original lobby, Seagrape Terrace and The Cedar Bar are scheduled to reopen by Thanksgiving, with additional cottages returning for the festive season. Enhancements include refreshed furnishings, reconfigured two-bedroom Ocean Court suites and expanded retail offerings.
Terranea Resort
Terranea Resort, the 102-acre oceanfront destination on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, has completed a $12 million refresh of more than 60,000 sq. ft. of interior meeting and event space, part of a $120 million property-wide reinvestment. The updated spaces feature a Mediterranean-inspired coastal aesthetic with natural textures, warm neutrals, layered lighting and direct connections to outdoor venues overlooking the Pacific.
The refreshed portfolio includes three ballrooms, 33 meeting rooms, four executive boardrooms and two hospitality suites, supported by terraces, lawns, gardens and open-air venues for receptions and team building. Terranea’s destination services team can customize programs ranging from coastal hikes, kayaking and paddleboarding to wellness sessions, falconry, archery and creative workshops.
Smart Meetings will showcase the resort firsthand during its hosted buyer Smart Meetings Incentive Experience, scheduled for Dec. 13-15 at Terranea next month.
