Travel Portland, with assistance from Meeting Strategies Worldwide, launched an online Green Meetings Toolkit. The site contains tips, resources,

The Maritime Event Center, located at Bell Harbor International Conference Center on Pier 66 here, opened its doors for events. The space was

Luxe Worldwide Hotels launched its “Just Ask” program for meeting planners at all its properties. The offer is available at four

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse will open here in August. The hotel will incorporate a number of eco-friendly features, including a

The Convention Industry Council’s (CIC’s) Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) Panel on Green Meeting and Event Practices launched a

Hyatt Place Dallas/Garland is slated to open here in May. The hotel includes 153 rooms and more than 15,000 square feet of event space. The

Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston completed a $2 million renovation of its conference space and banquet rooms. The restrooms on the conference level were

Real Resorts in Cancun and Playa del Carmen launched a meetings special. The program is available for meetings held at the adjacent Cancun

Rob Henderson was named director of sales and marketing for Viceroy Snowmass here. Henderson will oversee all sales and marketing operations for

Vancouver’s new rapid transit train, the Canada Line, is slated to open on Labor Day weekend this September, a couple of months ahead of

La Quinta Inn & Suites-Chicago Downtown is open in the former Jewish Federation Building. The 241-room hotel added two wings to the existing

MPI announced two new educational programs: “No Turning Back: A Revolution in the Meetings Industry” and “The MPI Meetings Matter

The 54-room Best Western Sundial is open here. The new, boutique property includes a swimming pool, an outdoor patio, a hot tub and a boardroom.

Hilton Garden Inn Fontana opened here with 115 rooms and 2,580 square feet of meeting space. The property is located near Lake Perris State

The Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel completed a two-year, $24 million renovation project. The final phase of the project focused on a new

Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Spa here is offering a complimentary hot-air balloon tether to groups booking meetings by July 1. The property

Gary Kohler was appointed director of sales and marketing for Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel. Kohler formerly served as director of sales and

Diego Heredia was named general manager of Viceroy Palm Springs. Diego will oversee all operations at the resort and spa. He previously served as

The St. Regis Atlanta opened it doors in the Buckhead district here. The 151-room property includes Georgia’s first Remede Spa, a fitness

Fairfield Inn & Suites Gadsden is open here. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool with a whirlpool spa, an exercise room, valet laundry