Michele Lawrie joined Visit Phoenix’s convention sales team as director of national accounts for the Greater Chicago region.

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago announced the appointment of Marcus Cornelious as director of sales and marketing.

Visit Spokane announced that Jeff Poole has joined the organization's sales team. Poole will be filling the newly created position of senior director of sales & national accounts, Mid Atlantic and Eastern Region.

Roselle Roces has been appointed as regional director of sales, Travel Industry by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.

The new Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya, set to open December 2016, announced the appointment of Lin Schatz as general manager.

Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing selected Al Snow as the new tourism sales representative, Meetings, Conventions and Events.

The Dallas CVB announced the appointment of Renee McKenney, CMP, to senior vice president/chief experience officer.

The Napa Valley Wine Train announced Donald Young as the new executive chef.

Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center announced the appointment of Brad Mettler as its new director of sales and marketing, effective immediately.