Newly renovated: Summer meetings mean sunshine

Get healthy and happy with these summer grand opening events

It’s summer time. It’s the time for beaches, sun, and lemonade. How can you incorporate the cheerful, relaxed vibe of summer into your meetings and events?

These new and renovated hotels in South Florida, Santa Barbara and Spain are the answer, each with its own unique way of highlighting sunny destinations, optimizing wellness and creating the perfect atmosphere for connection.

Waterside Health

South Florida’s newest oceanfront luxury wellness resort, Amrit Ocean Resortis committed to incorporating its wellness philosophy and programs into meetings and events. The resort is located on seven acres on Singer Island, just 20 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport and less than 20 minutes from the West Palm Beach Brightline Station. Upon arrival, guests will be surrounded by sand dunes and wildlife sanctuaries; when they leave, they will have a new understanding of the five pillars of wellness: mindfulness, nutrition, fitness, relaxation and sleep.

Every experience within the hotel, from the 155 guest rooms to the five distinct dining concepts, is built on these pillars. While the meeting and event spaces are functional, an ambience of tranquility is reflected throughout the design. Attendees can access the 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space via a dedicated elevator or a grand spiral staircase, which is topped by a sparkling chandelier.

Meeting and event spaces are versatile enough to accommodate a variety of conference needs. The bright and airy Hibiscus Lounge features a “floating” glass chandelier and leads to the 4,300 square foot Hibiscus Ballroom. Additionally, the 485 square foot Iris Room is perfect for intimate board meetings. The 860 square foot Lotus Room is directly connected to the hotel’s oceanfront restaurant, TAAZA.

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Enjoy the sunshine

Just steps from State Street, in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone neighborhood, is a brand new hotel. Moxy Santa BarbaraThis unique 31-room hotel immerses guests in a colorful, fun environment. Originally a youth hostel, it now features a fun, eclectic seaside style.

Upon arrival, guests can check in at Bar Moxy and receive a complimentary signature cocktail and room key. A 24-hour market offers grab-and-go snacks and beverages for guests’ convenience. If guests choose to explore State Street or the greater Santa Barbara dining and shopping destinations, they can choose to ride one of the hotel’s beach cruiser bikes.

All rooms feature comfortable bedding, flat-screen TVs, walk-in showers, open closets and wall décor thoughtfully designed to maximize hanging and storage options. The hotel’s social spaces are perfect for work and play, offering free WiFi, a communal kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, and a variety of outdoor and board games. 1,550 square feet of event space, all located outdoors around the pool area, makes Moxy Santa Barbara a unique event venue perfect for enjoying the spectacular Southern California sunshine.

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Exercise at the beach

Meliá Hotels International launches second hotel in ZEL lifestyle brand in partnership with Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal ZEL Costa BravaThe hotel promises to offer “festivals and siestas” – the perfect balance of fun and relaxation – and combines the essence of a lifestyle brand hotel with the Mediterranean flair of Spain’s Cala Givirola coast.

The cliffside location where the hotel is located was once the filming location for classic Hollywood movies such as Pandora and the Flying Dutchman. It is home to iconic landmarks such as Tossa del Mar Castle and Vila Vera. Although the location of the hotel gives it a pristine and unique feel, it is only 20 miles from Girona-Costa Brava International Airport.

This wellness-led hotel concept offers a fully equipped gym with personalized or group training sessions, and an expansive spa with steam rooms, saunas, treatments and a heated pool overlooking the mountains. A wide range of sports activities are available, from tennis to Nordic walking and cycling. Other activities include creative cooking classes and festive experiences in the hotel’s leisure and dining areas. Dining options include the lobby bar, food trucks, beach bar and the hotel’s signature Cala Givirola Beach Club, which specializes in Mediterranean cuisine.

No matter which of the 214 nature-inspired rooms and suites guests stay in, they will enjoy pristine views of the sea, mountains or gardens. A spacious meeting room that can be divided into three separate spaces enables the hotel to host exciting meetings, events and incentive experiences.