Elise Gertenbach has been appointed director of group sales for Hotel Contessa.

Olshan Properties announced the appointment of Steven Falciani as general manager of the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa.

The Benson Hotel announced three new hires and a promotion to expand its sales management team. The new hires are Julie Parker as director of sales and marketing, Gregory Heinze as director of transient sales and Danny Clougherty as catering sales manager.

Hilton announced the appointment of Terry Lewis as complex general manager of Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55 – A Hilton Hotel.

Destinations International announced that David Breisch has joined the team as the director of marketing technology.

Benchmark named Patrick Berwald vice president of food and beverage.

The Boulders Resort & Spa announced the appointment of Sally Shaffer as general manager.

Mainsail Lodging & Development announced the promotion of Neisja Jones to general manager of Mainsail Housing of Tampa, LLC.

Benchmark appointed Eric Gavin senior vice president sales & marketing.

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa announced Erin Patin as its new director of sales and marketing.