Alan Sims named VP of sales and services for Little Rock CVB.

Chris Nelbach named director of revenue management for Hotel Contessa.

Bruce James appointed 2012 chair of VISIT DENVER.

Chateau on the Lake in Branson, Mo. welcomes new director of sales, David Hume.

Brian Jones appointed sales and marketing director for The Pierre in New York City.

Guy Tomlinson named controller for Cheyenne Mountain Resort.

George Munz named general manager at Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.

Jay Marsh was appointed regional director of sales for the Dallas CVB.

Edward Hahn III upgraded to associate director of sales at Warwick Melrose Dallas Hotel.

Kate Kurkjian joins Seattle’s CVB as director of convention services.