Going Places

Dan McDermott & Adam Leon

Pullman Miami Airport announced the appointment of Dan McDermott as general manager and Adam Leon as director of sales and marketing.

John Santaniello

John Santaniello has been appointed general manager of Snow King Hotel and Grand View Lodge, both Benchmark Resorts & Hotels. Santaniello brings over 25 years of hospitality industry experience to his new position with Snow King Hotel & Grand View Lodge, spanning the hotel and residential segments of the industry domestically and internationally.

Michael Stephens

Paradise Point Resort & Spa, A Destination Hotel announced the new hire of Michael Stephens as managing director. In Stephens’ new role as managing director of the newly renovated resort, he will oversee all business operations, while seeking out new ventures for the resort and bringing exceptional guest services. He brings extensive experience in the hospitality industry, holding with various management positions with Hyatt Hotels both domestic and internationally.

Danielle Santilli

Kimpton Goodland announced the appointment of Danielle Santilli as associate director of sales. In her new role, Santilli will be responsible for planning and implementing sales, marketing and business development strategies for the 158-room Santa Barbara area hotel.

Kevin Kruse

Charlestowne Hotels announced the appointment of Kevin Kruse to general manager of The Bristol Hotel, the city’s first boutique property, slated to open in early Fall 2018.

Nancy Walker

The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) welcomed Nancy Walker as the new vice president of sales and marketing.

Sarah Wexler

Hilton New Orleans Riverside announced the appointments of Sarah Wexler as the new director of events and catering for the 1,622-room property. Wexler joins the hotel’s new Executive Chef Mark Quitney in leading food and beverage services and building on the success of the hotel’s meetings and events program.

David Watts

Enclave, a special events facility, announced the addition of special events industry veteran, David Watts, to its team as venue director.

Sara Dahl & Shannon Martella

Meydenbauer Center recently promoted Sara Dahl, CMP to event services manager and Shannon Martella to guest services manager.

Christina Richardson

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa announced the appointment of Christina Richardson as associate director of sales.