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The transformation of one of LosAngeles' favorite Hollywood backdrops redefines the essence of modern luxury, creating a renewing stay complete with Westin signature touches for the traveler's mind, body and spirit. Significant upgrades and refreshed designs enhance the experience for hotel guests whether traveling for business or pleasure. The all encompassing renovation has rejuvenated 1,209 guestrooms and 145 suites, public areas, the Lobby Court and Lobby Lounge, LA Prime, BonaVista Lounge, the front desk, the outdoor pool, and all 110,000-sq. ft. of meeting, event and banquet space. To celebrate the culmination of the largest renovation seen at this luxury hotel, an Open House was held during the month of October for guests, meeting planners and the community to experience the newly reno- vated hotel. Activities included themed happy hours, property tours, and Cirque du Soleil ticket drawings, among other things. For further information visit www.thebonaventure.comor contact the hotel directly at (213) 624-1000 or email labon@west- in.com. HILTON AMERICAS-HOUSTONWRAPS UP $11 MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATION Hilton Americas-Houston recently completed the hotel's $11 million major renovation of guestrooms and meeting spaces, a project that began earlier this year. Houston's largest hotel, located in the heart of downtown and directly con- nected to the George R. Brown Convention Center via indoor skybridges, offers all new guestrooms, queen/queen rooms in addition to luxurious king rooms, an updated executive lounge,plus carpeting in guestroomcorridors andmeeting space. "This renovation brings a sharp, crisp,mod- ern and contemporary feel to our guestrooms, to match the excitement and luxury of our lobby and public spaces," said Joe Palmieri, generalmanager."The bright new look offers a great, refreshed product with top-of-the-line bedding and sheets plus a new color scheme. The remodeled guest bathrooms feature all- new curved shower curtain bars and modern shower heads, all chosen to enhance the com- fort of our guests." Originally designed by architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia and opened in December 2003, HiltonAmericas-Houston provides guests with the ultimate in comfort and functionality. The high caliber of materials, workmanship and customized appointments that are more typical of luxury resorts distinguishes the property from most convention hotels, contributing to its Four Diamond status. All 1,200 guestrooms have been completely redesigned and offer new luxurious top-of-the-line Hilton Serenity Beds, flat screen television with high-definition channels, coffeemaker, granite-topped dresser and workstation with ergonomic chair.Cozy lighting and contemporary artwork add to the ambience of the room,with crisp white bedding and earth-tone carpeting and accessories completing the look. The renovated guest bathrooms feature granite countertops, new mirrors, curved shower curtain rods andwater conserving,deluxe rain showerheads.The updated soft goods,drapes, sheers, light fix- tures, chairs and lamps are joined by wall vinyl in baths and on headboard walls, plus carpeting in guestroom corridors. Suites are more luxurious than ever, each receiving a complete update including furnishings, carpeting and accessories. The Executive Lounge located on the 19th floor has new furnishings and fresh amenities includingApple computers with comfortable and functional places to meet and work. To complete the full renovation of the property, new carpeting has been installed throughout the hotels meeting facilities and pre function area. For more information or to make reservations for your meeting, contact (713) 739-8000 or visit www.americashous- ton.hilton.com. Black Meetings & Tourism November/December 2011: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 15