Grand Hyatt Seattle announced additions to its leadership team, including a new general manager, director of sales and director of operations. 
 

Visit Anaheim announced its two-year commitment to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire (BBBS) Workplace Mentoring program.

Hyatt Regency Chicago plans to reveal the completion of a transformative $150 million phased renovation this spring. The project encompassed each of the property’s guest rooms and suites as well as the Regency and Crystal Ballrooms. 

Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio, debuted its fifth property in New York City, Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel, marking Harlem’s first full-service hotel in 100 years.

Event Service Professionals Association announced Dominique Bonds as its new president, along with several new board members, during its 2024 annual conference in Indianapolis.

International speaker, consultant, frequent Meetings Today contributor and meetings technology expert Corbin Ball announced his plans to retire and close his long-running website and blog Corbinball.com January 31.

Travel Nevada hired veteran tourism executive Rafael Villanueva as the organization’s first CEO. In his new role, Villanueva will direct and supervise all administrative and technical activities of Travel Nevada.

Hilton announced the opening of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta hotel, the first Signia by Hilton property in the state of Georgia and the flagship property for the brand.

Visit Sarasota County promoted Kelly Defebo to vice president of marketing and communications where she will be responsible for overseeing all marketing, public relations and special projects for the destination. 
 

Choose Chicago, the official sales and marketing organization promoting tourism for Chicago, announced that its President and CEO Lynn Osmond will leave the organization effective January 31.