Destination & Venue News

Set in the corporate-heavy corridor between New York City and Philadelphia, Pendry Natirar has 13,000 square feet of event space in and around a restored 1912 Tudor mansion with adjacent guest-room wings.

Set for Hong Kong in March, the new gathering will bring 600 hosted buyers from North America and elsewhere to interact with destination and hotel reps plus other suppliers from at least 14 APAC nations.

The four-year-old property is known for its outdoor “Swim Stadium” and its location adjacent to the Fremont Street Experience. But additional guest rooms may put it on the map for meetings as well.

A hub for mid-sized conventions and trade shows, the facility will begin work in fall 2025 to be ready by early 2027.

In Northern Virginia, a short drive from Dulles International, the AC Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott plans to open in January.

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are doubling down on the group market with the announcement of their first major meeting-space expansion in more than 20 years.

The 47-story property connected to MGM’s Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino expands Marriott International’s footprint on the Strip a step beyond its multi-property licensing partnership with MGM.