Laura Lutter Cole joined the staff of VISIT Milwaukee as convention sales manager. In her position, Lutter Cole will focus on corporate business sales in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan.

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Westchester announced William Yahr as the new hotel general manager. In his new role, Yahr will be responsible for all operations of the 146-room hotel and the two Ritz-Carlton residential towers.

Pamela Baldwin has been named the new general manager of the recently refurbished Hilton Garden Inn Providence.

Hilton Anaheim today announced the appointment of Frost Williams as senior sales manager responsible for the Midwest market.

The Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau appointed Mark McMinn as the new vice president of sales.

Michele Lawrie joined Visit Phoenix’s convention sales team as director of national accounts for the Greater Chicago region.

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago announced the appointment of Marcus Cornelious as director of sales and marketing.

Visit Spokane announced that Jeff Poole has joined the organization's sales team. Poole will be filling the newly created position of senior director of sales & national accounts, Mid Atlantic and Eastern Region.