A Las Vegas industry vet returns home to Washington, D.C.

Following a formal and thorough executive search and interview process, Michael Martelon has been named Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of Visit Santa Cruz County (VSCC).

Marquis Los Cabos promoted Claudia Perez to general manager.

Fairmont Dallas appointed Tanner Austin as its conference services manager and Pawin “P.J.” Souksanith has been hired as its executive meeting manager.

Visit Anaheim announced the hiring of three new sales managers: Sue Stemley, Quincy Smith and Isaac Gutierrez.

David Peckinpaugh is taking the reins at Maritz following the transition of CEO and Chairman Steve Maritz, who led the 127-year-old St. Louis-based travel industry and professional services giant for 25 years.

The InterContinental Mark Hopkins announced Michael Pace as the hotel’s new General Manager. Pace was previously area general manager for Sonesta Hotels, based at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, San Francisco.

The Elizabeth Hotel announced Dragan Andrejic as the hotel’s new general manager. In this position, Andrejic is responsible for all aspects of the hotel’s day-to-day operations, long term success of the hotel, creating a successful, creative environment for all his team members and ensuring a superior guest experience.

Hyatt Regency Austin named Jeff Ouradnik as director of sales and marketing. Ouradnik joined the property from Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in the Seattle area.

Royal Palms Resort and Spa welcomed two new additions to the executive team with the appointment of Carlos Morales as general manager and Alex Robinson as executive chef.