Going Places

Samantha Swadish

Visit Phoenix announced the addition Samantha Swadish as director of marketing.

Tara Miller

Destination DC announced that Tara Miller joined the organization as its new senior manager of international sales.

Barbara Perzigian & Jerry Leap

Hotel VIA, an independently operated and owned hotel located in San Francisco’s South Beach neighborhood, announced Barbara Perzigian as general manager and Jerry Leap as director of sales and marketing.

Onal Kucuk

The Camby, Arizona’s first hotel from Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, announced the addition of Onal Kucuk as general manager.

Christian Gonzalez

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts appointed Christian Gonzalez as the regional director of sales and marketing for the Mexico region.

Kenneth Zahn, Jr.

Kenneth Zahn, Jr. has been appointed to director of sales at Pursell Farms, a 3,200-acre destination resort situated in the scenic Central Alabama foothills.

David Fransua

David Fransua has been named executive chef for the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa.

Mike Bonner

Mike Bonner has been appointed director of sales and marketing for Rosewood London. In this role, Bonner will provide leadership and strategic direction to Rosewood London’s sales and marketing team.

Stephen Batta

The Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel named Stephen Batta as general manager.

Ria Pasco

The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront welcomed Ria Pasco as its new front office manager. Pasco has been a long-time team member since she began her career with Hyatt in 2000.