Hyatt Regency Austin hired Kressa Olguin as its new marketing manager.

One Ocean Resort & Spa announced the promotion of Stephen Wittman II as director of food and beverage.

The newly merged Benchmark Resorts & Hotels and Gemstone Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Mike McNeill as general manager for Doral Arrowwood.

Jennifer Lewis is the new director of sales and marketing at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor.

The Resort at Pedregal announced the appointment of Debbie Misajon as director of sales and marketing.

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa welcomed Alex Ahluwalia as the new general manager, overseeing the award-winning property in Southern California.

Hotel Crescent Court announced Andrew Davidson as general manager of the property.

The San Diego Tourism Authority announced that Kerri Kapich has been promoted to chief operating officer.

Kiawah Island Golf Resort announced the appointment of Trish Luckenbill as its new group sales representative for the Northeast region of the U.S.

Benchmark Hospitality International announced that Kirk Jones has been promoted to chief financial officer. Jones was previously senior vice president of finance for Benchmark Hospitality.