Benchmark Hospitality International announced that Kirk Jones has been promoted to chief financial officer. Jones was previously senior vice president of finance for Benchmark Hospitality.

New York Hilton Midtown appointed Craig Burdick to the position of director of food and beverage.

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel appointed Elie Kik as director of sales and marketing.

The Marriott AC Hotel Chicago Downtown announced that Nicole Casaletto has been appointed director of sales and marketing.

Hilton Waikoloa Village appointed David Givens to the position of general manager.

Marcus Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of David DiSalvo as area director of sales and marketing for the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark and Heidel House Resort & Spa.

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, formerly Springmaid Beach Resort, announced the appointment of Joanna Patterson-Rizkallah as the resort’s director of sales and marketing.

The Reach, A Waldorf Astoria Resort announced the appointment of Jose Gomez as the new executive chef.

Benchmark Hospitality International named Chris Steffich director of operations for Eaglewood Resort & Spa.

Grace Hotels appointed Robert Swade as its chief executive officer, effective September 1, 2016.