Funding has been approved to complete Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront convention center plans and a new hotel.

Directly across the street from the convention center, a dual-branded property is expected to open late this year.

The Marriott Warehouse Arts District converts to the hotel company’s “Greatroom” public-space design while also upgrading its 24,000 square feet of event space and 332 guest rooms.

Opening this spring, the new Signia property will be the second in Hilton’s emerging convention brand.

Pendry Newport Beach will be set one mile from the Pacific Ocean, within a shopping and dining district and steps from another meetings-friendly property, a Marriott.

New ownership at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch plans to begin a major renovation.

Enmarket Arena will be able to host large receptions for business events that use the convention center, which will double in size by late 2023.

If the city council prevails, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center will soon see the wrecking ball.

The property is part of a plan to make in Frisco, Texas, a new hub for golf in the U.S.