VisitPITTSBURGH hired Michelyn Tinor as its new national sales director.

Event Leadership Institute hired industry education expert Michael Granek, CSEP, MBA, PID as president & chief operating officer to help lead the organization’s growth and development.

The Peninsula Hotels announced the appointment of Mark Kobayashi as its new vice president of marketing and Carson Glover as its new director of global communications.

New Castle Hotels & Resorts announced Kevin Runner has been named general manager of the Westin Jekyll Island.

Santa Barbara’s anticipated new property, the Hotel Californian, announced the executive team to lead this 121-room coastal retreat. Carlos Lopes will be the hotel’s managing director. Industry veterans Warren Nocon and Ellen Adelman will join the team to head up hotel operations and sales and strategic marketing.

Salamander Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of J. Michael Williams as the new managing director of Innisbrook, a Salamander Golf & Spa Resort.

Benchmark named Todd Parmelee vice president of food & beverage.

Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau announced Tiffany Hernandez as the new communications & marketing coordinator.

The Amway Grand Plaza welcomed Chris Madsen as executive chef of the hotel.

Rosewood Tucker’s Point appointed Eva Chan as director of sales and marketing.