Hilton opens 173-room hotel in LA’s Arcadia
January 9, 2026
Read about Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles—from its locally inspired design and rooftop dining to the leadership team behind the new hotel opening.
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JW Marriott Las Vegas rebrands as The Resort at Summerlin
December 23, 2025
JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino will relaunch as The Resort at Summerlin on January 1, 2026, following a $75 million renovation. Find out all the details of the upgraded resort experience.
MICHELIN Guide to launch first Southwest edition
December 22, 2025
The new edition will cover Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, highlighting the region’s expanding and diverse culinary scene. Learn more about what to expect.
California meetings and events sector set for expansion in 2026
December 21, 2025
In 2026, California will see major convention center expansions, new entertainment districts, and additional group-focused hotels. Learn more about this evolving sector and the key projects shaping it.
Lights, camera, action: Bardessono launches holiday film package
December 20, 2025
This holiday season, Bardessono Hotel & Spa in Napa Valley offers the Holiday Movie Magic package, letting guests enjoy a luxury stay while creating a professionally filmed short holiday movie. Learn more.
The San Francisco Peninsula tourism group adds new director of sales
December 10, 2025
The San Francisco Peninsula tourism organization has appointed Narimel Tarver as its new director of sales, bringing more than nine years of hotel and destination management sales experience to the role.
IBTM’s 2025 Trends Report highlights resilient meetings and events industry
December 8, 2025
IBTM (Incentives, Business Travel & Meetings) unveiled the findings of its 2025 Trends Report at the IBTM World show in Barcelona, presenting an outlook of strong confidence and continued growth in the global meetings and events sector, despite geopolitical and economic challenges.
TSA offers new fee-based option for air travelers without REAL ID
December 5, 2025
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) soon will give air travelers without REAL ID-compliant forms of identification the option to pay a fee under a new identity verification system called TSA Confirm.ID. Beginning Feb. 1, 2026, air passengers who cannot present the REAL ID verification at TSA security checkpoints can choose to pay a $45 fee to verify their identity.
Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley set to open in early 2026 after major redesign
December 4, 2025
Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton is expected to open in early 2026 following a multimillion-dollar redesign of the downtown property.
Carmel Valley Ranch appoints new chefs to lead Valley Kitchen
December 3, 2025
Carmel Valley Ranch has appointed executive chef Ty Thaxton and pastry chef Molly Coen to lead its signature restaurant, Valley Kitchen, marking the latest step in the resort’s ongoing culinary revamp.
