Going Places

Megan Gilligan

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

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

Maria Gasparella

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

Lisa Tomaselli

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

Kirsten Seltzer

The Wigwam named Kirsten Seltzer as its first female executive chef.

Rigoberto Lemus

Hilton Anatole appointed Rigoberto Lemus as the property’s new executive chef.

Paul Trout

Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center named Paul Trout its executive chef.

Gloria Szafraniec

The Inn on Fifth & Club Level Suites appointed Gloria Szafraniec as group sales manager.

Richard Byrd

The Shores Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Richard Byrd as general manager of the 212-room boutique hotel.

Hans-Georg Roehrbein

Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino announced the appointment of Hans-Georg Roehrbein as general manager of the 357-room resort, which recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation.