North America Sees Brand-New Hotels from Hawaii to Florida, and In-Between
From coast to coast across North America, experience the storybook capital of America, a socially and environmentally responsible oceanside resort, and a refreshing beachside retreat.
Beachside Haven
Pensacola Beach Resort in Pensacola, Florida, opened its doors on June 2, 2023, to unveil 161 guest rooms, including 24 corner king executive rooms boasting balconies with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. The resort’s beachy, minimalist design incorporates blue hues and polished wood against a crisp white backdrop to make the space feel like a breath of fresh air.
The beachside property includes 1200 sq. ft. of customizable meeting spaces, on a combined 1600 sq. ft. of Gulf Front property and space overlooking the Bay Area.
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The resort offers onsite fitness amenities and takes pride in their full-service, all-day restaurant, Windrose. Relax at their poolside Tiki Bar, stroll along the beach, or take part in one of their many engaging activities for the whole family to enjoy, from dolphin tours to paddleboarding.
Bring your guests to a whole new adventure, offering them a meeting in a space that invigorates and refreshes the mind.
The Stuff of Fairytales
Hilton has opened the brand new Doubletree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center, located in the “Storybook Capital of America” in Texas’ Taylor County. 200 guest rooms boast a design inspired by the West Texas Frontier. Dark wooden paneling stands out against a neutral backdrop. A sleek modern finish, roomy workspace and Doubletree’s signature warm chocolate-chip cookie upon check-in give guests the feeling of a home away from home.
The hotel offers access to abundant meeting spaces: 13 meeting spaces of their own providing a total of 23,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, including an 11,600 sq. ft. ballroom—right across the street from the Abilene Convention Center.
A 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor heated pool are just a few of the amenities that guests can enjoy. A visit to their state-of-the-art smokehouse restaurant and cocktail longue, Smokehouse Abilene, is sure to impress.
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As one of the first markets where Hilton sought to expand, this location in Abilene holds close Hilton’s special spirit of hospitality that will make your event a cherished experience for your guests.
Legacy Reimagined
Kona Village is Rosewood’s newest resort, opened on July 1, 2023, spanning 81 acres across Hawaii’s Kona Coast. The design reimagines the original Kona Village Resort, which opened in the 1960s and shut down in 2011, with an environmentally and culturally responsible emphasis.
The architecture features recycled materials, such as in the thatched roofing, and the landscaping is designed to preserve native plant life and natural lava features. 150 guest hales, traditional Hawaiian structures, are arranged across several crescents around the resort to embody Hawaii’s cultural heritage. A collection of multimedia art by over 60 native Hawaiians or Hawaiian residents decorate the resort space.
Nearly 23,000 sq. ft. of outdoor venue space provides a versatile environment to host your next meeting or event.
Guests can enjoy the resort’s Kilo Kai, or Ocean Pursuits program, where experts will educate them on the appreciation of the ocean through water activities. The resort provides a multitude of recreational facilities, from tennis courts to a state-of-the-art fitness center to the Asaya Spa.
Visitors have their pick of restaurants and bars, all of which focus on fresh, local ingredients, indigenous Hawaiian practices, and international influences. Don’t miss out on the Kona Village lū’au, hosted on the Ho’okipa lawn and stage.
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