Johanna Philipps has been named director of sales and marketing at Rosewood Sand Hill. In this role, she will develop and implement innovative sales and marketing strategies for the 121-room property.

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles – Beverly Hills announced the appointment of Marco Scherer as general manager of the 264-room boutique hotel and director of operations Los Angeles and Janice Tugaoen as area director of sales & marketing.

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is planning an expansion, including new features and amenities catering to meetings and groups. The project is slated to break ground early fall 2018 and is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2020. The new structure, which is described as a tower, will be located next to the Swan Resort on the current site of the tennis courts.

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort celebrated the grand opening of its new convention center expansion and guest room renovation. The convention center expansion of 28,000 square feet will offer nearly 100,000 square feet of meeting and event space at this Walt Disney World Resort location.

UNITE HERE union workers in San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, San Jose, Honolulu and Maui are holding strike authorization votes on Marriott properties across the U.S. The votes will determine whether union workers can move forward with a strike in each city. This article will be updated with voting results as they are announced so be sure to check back in for updates!

Maryland was given the nickname “America in Miniature” because it’s blessed with diverse terrain and locales, from Chesapeake Bay to a portion of the Appalachian Trail and from small charming towns to major metro areas. America in Miniature also fits when considering Maryland’s grand array of off-site event venues that represent many of the country’s notable pastimes, including baseball, theater and fine dining. Throughout the state, groups with various interests will find a home away from the host hotel for memorable receptions, banquets and more. Following are eight great ideas.

Residents of South Carolina and North Carolina were ordered to evacuate coastal areas as Hurricane Florence approaches.

UNITE HERE union workers in Seattle and San Jose, California, confirmed they will hold a strike vote on Marriott properties, joining other union workers holding strike votes in San Francisco, Boston, Honolulu and Maui.

Hospitality industry workers at 26 Chicago hotels are on strike, with four more hotels in jeopardy of a strike.

Hotel Palomar San Diego beer concierge Astrid Naujokaitis – yes, BEER concierge - is the go-to and know-it-all for everything and anything related to San Diego’s beverage of choice. But Naujokaitis’s expertise goes beyond the brews and she can assist with plans and recommendations for attractions, restaurants, activates and more for the Southern California destination.