Santa Barbara’s anticipated new property, the Hotel Californian, announced the executive team to lead this 121-room coastal retreat. Carlos Lopes will be the hotel’s managing director. Industry veterans Warren Nocon and Ellen Adelman will join the team to head up hotel operations and sales and strategic marketing.

Salamander Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of J. Michael Williams as the new managing director of Innisbrook, a Salamander Golf & Spa Resort.

Benchmark named Todd Parmelee vice president of food & beverage.

Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau announced Tiffany Hernandez as the new communications & marketing coordinator.

The Amway Grand Plaza welcomed Chris Madsen as executive chef of the hotel.

Rosewood Tucker’s Point appointed Eva Chan as director of sales and marketing.

Associated Luxury Hotels expanded its executive leadership team with the addition of Mark Sergot as chief sales officer.

Chef Charlie Palmer and Charlie Palmer Group announce a new hotel leadership team at their two Northern California properties, Mystic Hotel by Charlie Palmer and Harvest Inn by Charlie Palmer. Palmer’s hotel teams are now led by James DeLuca, the general manager at Harvest Inn, Tamara DeMars, the director of sales & marketing, and Parul Suri, the director of revenue management & distribution.

Hyatt Regency Houston promoted Darlene Eddy to associate director of sales while adding several other hospitality veterans to the sales team of the 955-room property.

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark announced the appointment of Brad Lyles as director of sales and marketing.