Luxe Hotels announced the appointment of Miranda Mankarious as executive meeting manager. Mankarious brings with her nearly a decade of management experience in the hospitality industry.

The Omni Frisco Hotel is gearing up for its July grand opening and has named Gayla Guyse as director of sales & marketing as well as its director of operations.

Joaquin Quesada has been named deputy director of the Anaheim Convention Center, bringing more than 35 years of convention center operations, sales and service experience to his new position.

Benchmark named Kristina Turner area director of marketing for the Villas of Grand Cypress, a Gemstone Collection property, and The Grove Resort & Spa Orlando, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property that opened its first phase on March 10.

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza announced its recent hire of Walter F. Nemeth, CPCE, as director of catering. Nemeth will be responsible for social catering sales and working with the culinary team to enhance and deliver unparalleled events to wedding, gala and corporate clients.

VisitPITTSBURGH hired Michelyn Tinor as its new national sales director.

Benchmark named Todd Parmelee vice president of food & beverage.

The Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau named Susan Koczka, CMP as a director of national accounts.

Visit KC announced the recent hire of Lauren McKee as national sales manager.

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort named Aaron Weegar as new director of sales as the property prepares to complete the final phase of a $140-million-dollar renovation.