From food trucks to big event spaces to vegan menus, special event planners must offer customization to serve guests in 2012, Fairmont Hotels says.

The lavish look is still out of fashion, but many hoteliers see better bookings and budgets for special events at their properties. And the upcoming U.S. presidential election could be a winner for business, too.

Many hoteliers are seeing event business perk up at their properties — and the U.S. presidential election next year can bring its own boost.

Wyndham Orlando Bonnet Creek to Debut Set to open in October, the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Fla., will offer more than 25,000 square feet of both indoor and outdoor event and meeting space, serving events from 16 to 800...

Ristorante Asellina Bows in New York Making its debut in Manhattan's Gansevoort Park Hotel, Ristorante Asellina is a sleek, sophisticated space that can accommodate groups of up to 300 guests. Spaces within the restaurant include the front library...

Westin Phoenix Downtown Debuts Open four months, the Westin Phoenix Downtown is dedicated to small meetings, management says. The 15,244 square feet of event and meeting space includes the 3,000-square-foot Copper Ballroom, which features an 84...

Ritz-Carlton Charlotte Offers Summer Incentive Deal The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C., has introduced a summer incentive offering for meeting planners who book new events between now and Labor Day weekend 2011. New programs will...

Fresh, chic and cool--all describe hotel buffet stations this summer.

Four Seasons Whistler Offers Airline Credit The Four Seasons Resort Whistler in Whistler, British Columbia, has announced a new air credit offer that provides groups who book 10-plus rooms per night with a $150 one-time credit for each room booked...