News about venues for special events, including hotels, restaurants, catering halls, banquet halls, museums, cultural institutions and dedicated event spaces.
The Hyatt Regency O'Hare, located in Rosemont, Ill., has reopened following the completion of the first phase of a $60 million renovation. Event space at the hotel totals 110,000 square feet; there are 1,100 guest rooms. The conference center wing...
Last week, the Westin Chicago Northwest opened in Itasca, Ill., with 45,000 square feet of space for events. With 9,600 square feet of space, the Grand Ballroom seats 1,100 guests. Additional venues include 31 meeting rooms and three ballrooms...
The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua in Kapalua, Hawaii, has announced a $95 million renovation that will begin on July 2 and conclude in December. Hawaiian-themed materials such as coconut, seashells, Hawaiian tattoo motifs and poi bowls will be used in the...
Located in Colorado Springs, Colo., the Broadmoor hotel has launched a new Web site to provide a more efficient online experience. Highlights of the site include an interactive map of the meeting facilities at the hotel and a virtual concierge. Up...
Get gold-star assistance with the event service Starevents at Starhotels — properties that are centrally located in New York, Paris and 12 Italian cities. The service collaborates with planners on everything from initial setup to post-meeting...
The Sheraton Tarrytown, in Tarrytown, N.Y., opened last week offering 150 guest rooms. The hotel boasts the new class of Sheraton guest rooms, with "sweet sleeper" beds, large work areas and high-speed Internet access. Two meeting rooms with 1,000...
Located in Atlanta's Inman Park, Shaun's Restaurant is a new 3,000-square-foot space with brick walls, an open kitchen, a bar and banquette seating. Seating for 65 guests is available inside while the patio seats 25 people. Chef Shaun Doty creates...
Renovated over the last two years, the Tivoli Lodge at Vail, located in Vail, Colo., has reopened. The European-style lodge can accommodate up to 50 people in its new conference space, which features a view of Vail Mountain. A business center, 12...
Located in San Francisco, the new Orchard Garden Hotel is a green hotel, meaning it is registered with the U.S. Green Building Council. The hotel follows sustainable, energy-efficient practices, such as the use of chemical-free cleaning products...