Following is a rundown of some of the top new and renovated property announcements in the western and southern U.S. and Mexico. Hawai‘i There’s a new meeting and event venue at the Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort. The resort, located in the beachfront town of Kapa‘a on the east side of Kaua‘i, recently unveiled a new open-air event pavilion, Halau Ho’okipa, on the eastern most point on the Garden Island. At 4,500 square feet, Halau Ho’okipa will be the largest beachfront open-air event space on Kaua‘i.
Housed in the historic former Miller & Rhoads department store, the 250-room Hilton Richmond Downtown announces the completion of an extensive renovation. This includes a new stylish lobby bar and lounge, Gather & Hem, and a unique new hybrid meeting space called Ensemble, as well as refreshes to the property s fitness center, indoor pool and guest room bathrooms.
If you were one of the countless boys and girls who sat on the Real Santa’s lap at Santa Land inside the landmark Miller & Rhoads department store in downtown Richmond, you may recognize Ms. Deekens.