New York City’s official destination marketing organization debuted a new name and brand identity, New York City Tourism + Conventions. 

As Terranea Resort’s new director of sales, Troy Wood will develop, oversee and coordinate all sales initiatives for the 102-acre oceanfront resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

New Hard Rock International Regional Director of Global Sales - Midwest Colleen Brzozowski will be responsible for building awareness of the iconic Hard Rock brand, developing relationships with key meetings and incentives clients and agencies in her region and driving business to the brand’s global portfolio.

Graduate Hotels opened the 33rd hotel in its collection, Graduate Palo Alto, in the heart of Palo Alto and blocks from Stanford University. Hilton announced the opening of Hilton Motif Seattle, bringing 319 guest rooms and more than 36,000 square feet of meeting and event space to the downtown area.

North Carolina's Pinehurst Resort announced it will break ground on its first new golf course in nearly three decades and boutique Charleston-based hotel The Palmetto is approaching completion and nearing its scheduled March 2023 opening.

AC Hotel Dayton opened its doors in early March while The Junto prepares to welcome guests to Columbus this May. 

Selina Hospitality opened its fourth hotel in Australia, Selina Magnetic Island and France welcomes guests to FirstName Bordeaux, located in the heart of the historic port city and near the Garonne River.

Mashantucket’s Foxwoods Resort Casino announced the opening of its renovated Rainmaker Expo Center, and the Boston and Atlantic City CVBs launched new names and branding. 

Chris Connelly joins Visit Seattle as senior director of sales while Jared Dionne takes over as the new public relations manager for MICE media. 

Woodley brings an extensive background in the hospitality industry, spanning more than 15 years and a history with the Hyatt Corporation to her new role, where she will oversee all sales, marketing and event-related efforts.