David Carlson recently joined the Hyatt Regency Crystal City team as chef de cuisine and the property has launched a new culinary initiative that includes partnerships with regional farms and providers.

Jay Spurr is the new director of sales & marketing for the 1,500-room San Francisco Marriott Marquis.

Julie Coker Graham is the new president and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau.

New York Hilton Midtown announced the appointment of Victor Freeman as the hotel manager of the 1,932-room midtown property.

Benchmark Hospitality International named Nicole Beykirch global sales director.

Omni Hotels & Resorts announced that Mark Wykes has been appointed vice president of hotel sales & marketing.

AlliedPRA, Inc. announced Tony Lorenz, CMM as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Poken announced the appointment of Christina Tzavellas as senior sales and business development manager.

Sietse Nabben was named general manager for Hotel Zelos, a Personal Luxury property located in San Francisco.

Benchmark Hospitality International, has named Perry Goodbar director of sales & marketing for the Villas of Grand Cypress.