Marcus Hotels & Resorts announced the hiring of three new sales personnel at Omaha’s soon to open full-service hotel, Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District. Megan Gilligan has been named director of sales and marketing and Laurie Nielsen-Singer and Kristy Phalen have been named sales account executives. The Omaha Marriott Downtown is scheduled to open in summer 2017.

Katie Rooney was appointed as regional group sales manager for Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa.

Maria Gasparella has been appointed director of sales at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco.

ShowTec, Inc. appointed Lisa Tomaselli as director of business development.