California

• Park Hyatt Aviara Resort recently pened in Carlsbad. The resort spans 205 acres set on the northern shore of the Batiquitos Lagoon, an untouched wetlands area with more than 130 species of birds. The resort offers 329 rooms, including 44 suites, all featuring a private balcony or landscaped terrace. Amenities include a 15,000-square-foot spa with 20 treatment rooms, a fitness center and an 18-hole championship golf course. The Southern California property offers 78,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. For more information, call 760.448.1234.
• The Carmel Valley Ranch in Carmel Valley will debut an extensive makeover in September, including an upgrade of all 139 guest suites, the creation of Spa Aiyana, an addition of two new resort pools with outdoor dining and natural fire pits, and the beautification of the 18-hole Pete Dye-designed golf course. Guests will be able to participate in cooking classes in the Adventure Kitchen, using ingredients grown in the resort's organic garden and participate in activities such as collecting honey. For more information, call 831.625.9500.

Colorado

• The 239-room Four Seasons Hotel Denver is set for a fall opening at the edge of the Lower Downtown, or "LoDo," neighborhood in the city's business and theater districts. The property will include 102 private residences, 17,000 square feet of meeting and event space on one floor, a rooftop terrace and pool deck, a spa and a steakhouse restaurant. Other features will include a 5,200-square-foot Grand Ballroom for up to 350 people, the Cottonwood Room, for up to 240, and a series of smaller rooms. The hotel's third-floor pool deck will be available for open-air receptions and the third-floor executive boardroom for small meetings. The spa will offer more than 9,000 square feet of space. For more information, call 416.445.5031.
• The Courtyard by Marriott in Glenwood Springs opened in June. The property features 101 guest rooms in a three-story, 56,000-square-foot facility situated at the base of scenic Red Mountain. The redesigned lobby includes the S-Bar and The Bistro restaurant, as well as the Media Room, a social gathering spot. Hotel amenities include an indoor pool and spa, fitness room and complimentary Internet access. For more information, call 970.947.1300.

Idaho

• The GuestHouse Inn & Suites Kellogg recently debuted. The property had previously been operating as the Silver Valley Inn. The property features 60 guest rooms including four suites. Amenities include an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, free Internet access and a business center. There is also a meeting room for up to 15. For more information, call 208.783.1234 or visit .

Mexico

• In June Club Med Ixtapa Pacific debuted its new meeting facilities. The Ixtapa Conference Facilities include more than 6,500 square feet of multifunctional meeting space, able to accommodate up to 600 guests. Resort amenities include 298 guest rooms, four restaurants, water sports and spa treatments. For more information, call 800.CLUB.MED.

New Mexico

• Hyatt Place Santa Fe debuted in May with 92 guest rooms, each of which features a 42-inch high-definition television. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel and more than 1,200 square feet of meeting space. For more information, call 505.474.7777.

Washington

• Hyatt Place Seattle/Downtown opened in June. The hotel offers 160 guest rooms, each of which features a 42-inch high-definition television. There is complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel and more than 1,400 square feet of flexible meeting space.