# Festive Outdoor Hotel Activations The Ben Hotel Reprises its Winter Wonderland Activation By Debra John | Published 2025-10-04 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wonderland-activation References: [thebenwestpalm](https://www.thebenwestpalm.com/)  A Winter Wonderland activation is returning to The Ben Hotel, [Autograph Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-marriott), a boutique luxury destination in downtown West Palm Beach, following a celebrated 2024 debut that drew more than 30,000 guests from across the globe. Launching on November 1, 2025, this year’s edition promises an expanded program of seasonal experiences designed to spark holiday spirit and create memorable moments for visitors of all ages. The hotel’s exterior will once again be transformed into a lively winter-themed setting, offering immersive attractions, interactive entertainment, and family-friendly activities. The festivities will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James, alongside live curling exhibitions on real ice led by Matt Drouin and Madeleine Ely of the Loggerhead Curling Club. By blending festive tradition with creative programming, Winter Wonderland activation reinforces The Ben Hotel’s reputation for [immersive hospitality and community-driven celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-the-queen-elizabeth). Image Credit: The Ben Hotel ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 52% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday Hotel Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-nights-of-wonder.md) - [Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihg-hotels-resorts.md) - [Festive Hotel Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annual-holiday-programming.md) - [Festive Hotel Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalet-programming.md) - [Crafted Holiday Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loews-hotels-co.md) - [Curated Holiday Festivities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enchanted-wonders-2025.md) - [Festive Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-toronto-festive-events.md) - [Captivating Winter Travel Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chinzanso-tokyo.md) - [Luxurious Holiday Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-regis-toronto-holiday.md)