EvEntMAkERs MARYLAND
National Harbor - Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center announced the appointment of Balan Paravantavida as its new Hotel Manager. Balan will oversee and lead Gaylord National’s operational departments including rooms, events, food and beverage, spa and more.
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston - Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has named hospitality industry veteran Michael Dominguez as its President and CEO. ALHI has provided global sales services for its ex- clusive collection of prestigious hotels and re- sorts, cruise ships, destination management companies (DMCs) and similar travel partners, connecting these members to the meetings, in- centives, convention and exhibitions (MICE) indus- try’s leading meeting and event professionals. For the past seven years, Michael has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer for MGM Resorts International.
NEW JERSEY
Galloway Township - As one of the country’s old- est continuously operating wineries undergoes a multi-million-dollar transformation, one of the biggest changes already in place at Renault Winery is the addition of Chef Paul Drew as the Director of Culinary Operations. Chef Drew, who began his 22-year career at the Sands Hotel and Casino, most recently served as General Manager for Phillips Seafood.
Manasquan - Event Marketing Partners Managing Partner Gordon Stake announced that industry veteran Andy Herman has joined the experiential event marketing agency as Vice President, Sponsorships and Events.
PENNSYLVANIA
Bensalem - The Visit Bucks County Board of Directors has announced that Paul Bencivengo will lead Visit Bucks County as President and Chief Operating Officer. In 2014, Paul was pro- moted to Vice President and began focusing on stakeholder outreach, economic impact research and advocacy initiatives and played a key role evolving the organization by transitioning from membership and expanding Visit Bucks County’s marketing and industry relations teams.
King of Prussia - The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) recently announced three appointments. Frank Nolan was promoted to Senior Convention Sales Manager. He has been representing the Valley Forge and Montgomery County destination by bringing meeting and con- vention business to the hotel community for 23 years. The VFTCB also welcomed Rachel Daily as a new Convention Sales Manager, bringing with her more than 9 years of hospitality and destina- tion sales experience, including as a Hilton & IGH hotelier and a destination sales representative. In addition, Christine Dunn was promoted to Sales Manager. In her new role, Christine will work to promote Valley Forge and Montgomery County as a destination for fraternal events, military reunions and weddings.
Philadelphia - Diana Shacklock has been named the new Director of Partnerships and Marketing for the Independence Visitor Center Corporation.
Philadelphia - The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia announced that Diana Lind will lead the Arts + Business Council for Greater Philadelphia as Executive Director. As a Council of the Chamber, the Arts + Business Council brings innovators from the creative and business com- munities together to spark new ideas and shape an innovative and impactful region.
Philadelphia - Brûlée Catering welcomes its newest team members: Brian McCann as Cater-
ing Account Manager, and Gary Abramson as Di- rector of Sales and Facility Rentals for the Mu- seum of the American Revolution. Tara Justice has been promoted to Senior Catering and Facility Rental Sales Manager for Brûlée Catering, transi- tioning from the company’s Off-Premise division to handle events at Memorial Hall (home to the Please Touch Museum in Fairmount Park). After six years as Catering Director for Brûlée Catering at the National Constitution Center, Chezerah Bowleg has taken on the role of Director of Sales, Facility Rentals and Café for Brûlée Catering at Memorial Hall. Finally, Carol Short has been pro- moted to Brûlée Catering’s Director of Catering for the National Constitution Center.
Pocono Manor - Ali Schratt has been named Director of Sales and Marketing for the Pocono Manor Resort and Spa.
Skytop - Kristina Voss has joined the Skytop Lodge team as a Regional Sales Manager covering all of Pennsylvania and specializing in Associations.
State College - The Central Pennsylvania Conven- tion and Visitors Bureau (CPCVB) announced multiple hires and tapped three seasoned profes- sionals with extensive histories in Centre County. The new appointees will join the growing CPCVB team, further solidifying the organization’s com- mitment to utilize funds generated by the new room tax to attract visitors to the destination. These hires include: Lesley Kistner, Public Affairs Director; Tim Boyde, Chief Administrative Officer; and Edward Stoddard, Communications Director.
Swarthmore - Melissa Coletti has been named Director of Sales for The Inn at Swarthmore.
Warrington - The Warrington Country Club has announced new team members: Ed Schreiber, Executive Chef, and Monica Ganter as Director of Sales.
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