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Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport Newport Beach has completed an extensive multimillion-dollar renovation of its 343-room property. “This top-to-bottom transformation establishes Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport Newport Beach as an ideal destination for travelers seeking sophistication and a seamless experience in one of Southern California’s most coveted cities,” says General Manager Tom Clearwater. “With the completion of our massive redesign and remodel, guests can enjoy a next-level, stress-free travel experience.” The final phase of what’s being called a “reimagination” is marked by a collection of new venues for meetings and events. Highlights include the contemporary 1,944-square-foot Newport Bay Ballroom, which is fully equipped for theater, classroom, banquet or reception-style gatherings; a sleek executive Catalina Boardroom; multiple small- to mid-sized spaces designed for more intimate meeting experiences; and breezy outdoor function space. Offering 30,603 square feet of refined function space—the largest contiguous event space in the city—Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport Newport Beach accommodates weddings, meetings, conferences, holiday celebrations and other social gatherings. Additional settings range from
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fully customizable boardrooms to flexible indoor and outdoor space such as the Pacific Ballroom, which flows seamlessly into the striking glass-encased Monarch Pavilion and Lido Event Lawn. hyatt.com
JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort, Accepting Bookings The long-awaited luxury property, the JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort, is accepting reservations for stays beginning May 17, 2020. Orange County’s first-ever JW Marriott hotel, the 466-room property is a joint venture between Prospera Hotels, Inc., and O’Connell Hotel Group. Located at the Anaheim GardenWalk, steps from Disneyland Resort and the Anaheim Convention Center, the property has 43,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, including 15 meeting rooms and a grand ballroom with a capacity of 1,400 guests. Other features include the Secret Butterfly Garden, where art installations come to life through augmented reality technology and a rooftop bar/lounge with stellar views of nightly fireworks, as well as an expansive fitness center with Peloton bikes and a yoga and zen room with an oversized video screen for digital classes and meditation. The property’s executive team includes Matt Harrison, most recently with the Anaheim Marriott, as resident manager; Rita Joshi,
moving from Renaissance Long Beach, as director of finance; Scott Kimmel as director of food and beverage, who also joins from the Anaheim Marriott; and Amol Agarwal, executive chef, who held a similar position at Hotel Nic in Menlo Park. marriott.com
Now Boarding: Grand Hyatt at SFO Grand Hyatt at SFO is now open for reservations. The only on-airport hotel at San Francisco International Airport, the $237 million, 351-room luxury property sits on 4.2 acres and offers over 14,000 square feet of meeting and event space as well as two culinary concepts: Quail & Crane, the 108seat signature breakfast restaurant, and Twin Crafts Market & Bar, a multifunctional lounge with “on-the-go” provisions and a cocktail bar that’s open from 10 a.m. to midnight. “We are thrilled to open the doors to Grand Hyatt at SFO and welcome our international guests, SFO visitors and local friends,” says General Manager Henning Nopper. “The completion of this hotel, an iconic addition to our Grand Hyatt brand, is a culmination of many years of hard work and planning by Hyatt, San Francisco International Airport, the great City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Arts Commission and many more supporters.” hyatt.com
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New Meeting Venues at Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport
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