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The new convention center space will include a new 5,500-sf outdoor courtyard, 49,000-sf ballroom, 32,000-sf ballroom and additional smaller ballrooms and meeting rooms, and is scheduled to be completed at the end of 2018.

Dubbed The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, the venture will bring the timeless sophistication of the brand to the sea.

The theme of this year's Meeting Professionals International WEC was, "Stop planning meetings, start designing experiences."

"Designing an effective channel incentive strategy needs to reinforce the sales processes, highlight product information and reinforce the sponsoring company’s value proposition. It’s about helping channel partners and their salespeople sell effectively, while answering, 'What's in it for me?'"

The 600-room hotel will help redefine Portland as a meetings destination, drawing dozens of large events and conventions every year.

See how San Antonio's River Walk is getting even more appealing to planners.

A new influx of hotels in Austin is making the city a serious hub for meetings.

New hotels, restaurants, retail, an event pier, marina and riverfront park will help redefine the city’s River District, connected by an about two-mile scenic Riverwalk.

Financial & Insurance Conference Planners has five live events a year focused on industry-specific education.

Make sure attendees traveling from the affected airports are aware of the new regulations so that they arrive at the airport with electronic equipment appropriately stored in hold luggage.

Meeting planners report getting turn-downs or pressure from hotels to commit and limited hold times.

If incentive travel in general or a certain destination in particular did not have appeal, the channel incentive program is less likely to succeed.

Making its way into the Asian market, Rocco Forte Hotels also has plans to open a property in Shanghai next year.

The new design takes on the Hotel Nikko’s Japanese heritage by creating a contemporary look inspired by the fluid lines of a traditional kimono.