Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa appointed Dan Vargo as the new executive chef for the property.

Benchmark named Joseph M. DeMille, Sr., director of sales & marketing for The Chattanoogan.

The Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau named Susan Koczka, CMP as a director of national accounts.

Teneo Hospitality Group appointed Christie Post as director of sales Northwest.

Nicole Young has been appointed corporate director of revenue management by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.

The Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau announced personnel promotions and additions to the CVB staff.

Visit KC announced the recent hire of Lauren McKee as national sales manager.

Connie Kopecky joined the staff of VISIT Milwaukee as sales account executive.

Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego announced the appointment of Terra Williams as associate director of sales.

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort named Aaron Weegar as new director of sales as the property prepares to complete the final phase of a $140-million-dollar renovation.