Krysten Douglaspromoted to senior sales manager, D.C. Market.

Event and catering industry veteran Robin Naluai was named director of catering for L’Auberge Del Mar, A Destination Hotel.

Michellee Phelps was named manager of communications and special events for the Hawaii Convention Center.

Mohegan Sun announced the hiring of John Washko as vice president of exhibitions & conventions sales.

The Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority (RSCVA) announced the recent hire of Hillary Burton as executive director of convention sales, Western Region and Shaun Tracy as national sales manager, Southeastern Region.

VISIT Milwaukee promoted Michelle Haider to senior meeting & event services manager.

Donna Karl Sakelakos, CMP has been named director of event services at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino announced the appointment of Chris Skelding as the property’s new director of sales, marketing, and events.

The U.S. Travel Association on Monday announced Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO of Wyndham Hotel Group, as its new national chair. He was elected in a member-wide vote. Last week, Ballotti presided over his first Board of Directors meeting as national chair.

AEG Facilities, the management company of the Hawai‘i Convention Center (HCC), announced the promotion of Aaron Ichiki to client services manager.