Paradisus by Meliá announced the appointment of Jaime Piedras to general manager of The Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real. As a long-term employee of Meliá Hotels International, Piedras’ 20 years of luxury experience will serve as a welcome wealth of knowledge for the property’s official launch.

Located in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood, The Dominick announced the newest appointment of Marianna Di Franca as the director of catering & conference services.

Bryan Gay was named senior vice president of sales and conventions at SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino and the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nev.

Château Élan Winery & Resort announced the addition of Kevin Phenegar to its executive team as director of food and beverage. In this role, Phenegar will be responsible for all food and beverage operations including planning and implementing the menu, oversight of personnel, food production, inventory, catering and more.

Hotel Crescent Court announced the appointment of Denise Mope as director of sales & marketing and Johanna Fein as director of communications to the executive team.

Bellagio announced the appointment of Amanda Voss as the resort’s new vice president of sales. In this role, she is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for hotel sales and convention services at the 3,933-room resort.

Duane Gibson was named director, Washington, D.C. regional sales for Experience Columbus. In his role, Duane is responsible for all professional associations and corporations with more than 551 peak rooms in D.C. (excluding “A” accounts), Maryland and all government.

Trevina Height was appointed director of catering and conference services for Delta Hotels - Marriott Dallas Allen & Watters Creek Convention Center, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property under construction in the city of Allen, Texas, north of Dallas. The full-service hotel and convention center is scheduled to open in January of 2019.

Teneo Hospitality Group appointed Susan Hinfey as director of sales, Western US. Hinfey will concentrate on the West Coast territory and comes to us with over 20 years of sales experience with luxury hotels.

Visit Anaheim announced the creation of a new convention sales manager position that focuses on mid-sized conventions. This addition allows the entire Visit Anaheim team to devote additional time to assist customers and fully understand their business needs.