The Miami Beach Convention Center, which is at the tail-end of a $620 million renovation and expansion, named Freddie Peterson as its new general manager. Peterson, who recently concluded a two-decade tenure leading the highly successful Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA), will take the helm in Miami Beach to oversee day-to-day operations at the center.

Johanna Philipps has been named director of sales and marketing at Rosewood Sand Hill. In this role, she will develop and implement innovative sales and marketing strategies for the 121-room property.

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles – Beverly Hills announced the appointment of Marco Scherer as general manager of the 264-room boutique hotel and director of operations Los Angeles and Janice Tugaoen as area director of sales & marketing.

Katherine Lugar, president and CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is departing the organization later in 2018. Lugar has accepted a new position as president and CEO of the American Beverage Association (ABA).

Paradisus by Meliá announced the appointment of Jaime Piedras to general manager of The Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real. As a long-term employee of Meliá Hotels International, Piedras’ 20 years of luxury experience will serve as a welcome wealth of knowledge for the property’s official launch.

Located in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood, The Dominick announced the newest appointment of Marianna Di Franca as the director of catering & conference services.

Bryan Gay was named senior vice president of sales and conventions at SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino and the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nev.

Château Élan Winery & Resort announced the addition of Kevin Phenegar to its executive team as director of food and beverage. In this role, Phenegar will be responsible for all food and beverage operations including planning and implementing the menu, oversight of personnel, food production, inventory, catering and more.

Hotel Crescent Court announced the appointment of Denise Mope as director of sales & marketing and Johanna Fein as director of communications to the executive team.

Bellagio announced the appointment of Amanda Voss as the resort’s new vice president of sales. In this role, she is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for hotel sales and convention services at the 3,933-room resort.