Benchmark Hospitality International appointed Thomas Faust vice president, sales

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa announced the appointment of Ben Premack as the new director of sales and marketing.

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa announced the appointment of Karin Cohen as the new regional group sales director. Cohen brings more than 27 years of experience in luxury hospitality to the resort.

Renaissance Hotels announced the appointment of Dianne Pepe as the director of sales & marketing for the new Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel

Claude Molinari is the the general manager of Cobo Center.

Rosewood Hotel Group appointed Caroline MacDonald as vice president of sales and marketing, Americas and Europe.

Turtle Bay Resort announced the appointment of Brian Hunnings as resort manager.

Todd Sicolo, C.E.C., has been named executive chef for the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center currently under construction at UCLA’s main campus.

The Empire State Society of Association Executives announced the appointment of Vanessa LaClair, CMP, as executive director.

Brandi Hyder has been named assistant general manager for the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center.