The Fairmont San Jose named Michael Musarra the general manager of the 805-room property. He will focus on further development of the hotel’s F&B outlets, supporting local environmental sustainability initiatives and driving efforts to strengthen downtown San Jose. Musarra was most recently the general manager of the Fairmont Dallas. The Fairmont San Jose features 65,000 square feet of meeting space and can accommodate up to 3,000.

The 1,306-room Grand Hyatt New York announced John Schafer as area vice president and general manager. In his new role, he will manage all aspects of the hotel and its day-to-day operations. Schafer began his career with Hyatt Hotels Corporation more than 30 years ago and has served in 10 different cities in large convention hotels, most recently as the vice president and managing director of the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. The Grand Hyatt New York has over 60,000 square feet of meeting space.

Brian Lynx launched Hawaii Insiders (www.hawaiiinsiders.com), a full-service site selection and destination management company. It offers clients hotel rate discounts through consolidated buying, negotiating expertise and activity and tour services. Lynx has 25 years of hospitality experience, most recently as vice president of meetings, convention and incentives for the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

Poken announced the appointment of Christina Tzavellas as senior sales and business development manager.

The Westin Fort Lauderdale announced Matthew Echevarria as director of catering and conference services.

Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek have appointed David Wahba as director of sales of the dual-hotel complex.

The Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council announced the promotion of Krista Rupp to director of sales & marketing.

Renaissance Boca Raton welcomes Mehmet Bahtiyar as general manager.

The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau welcomes Mary Neister to its team as vice president of Meet Hawaii

Mario Bass is the new director of sales and marketing for the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.