Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa announced that John Dillis will be appointed as Director of Event Management.

Pinellas County Administrator Barry A. Burton announced he has named Brian Lowack the president and CEO of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater.

Mariott International in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) announced that Louise Bang assumed the role of chief sales and marketing officer October 1, 2023.

Carmel Valley Ranch, a luxury resort on California’s Central Coast, appointed Ulrich Samietz as the new managing director of the property.

The Sebastian – Vail, a luxury mountainside resort in Vail Village, Colorado, recently announced the appointment of John D’Angelo as its new general manager. 
 

The Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau announced that Scott Pauli will take on the role of executive director for the Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau.  
 

Discover The Palm Beaches recently announced that Milton Sagarra would take over as President and CEO of the organization, replacing current CEO Jorge Pesquera who has led the organization for the past 16 years.

San Francisco Travel Association announced that Tourism Toronto chief Scott Beck will take the reins of the DMO as president and CEO. Beck will join San Francisco Travel October 30 and will succeed current president Joe D’Alessandro, who is set to retire in December.

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown recently announced that seasoned hospitality professional Sven Wiedenhaupt will be taking on the role of general manager.

New York City Tourism + Conventions formerly known as “NYC & Company” recently announced that Christopher Thompson would join the organization as the new director, of sports and big events.