IRVING, Texas—La Quinta Inns & Suites hotels announced the appointment of hospitality industry veteran, David Longenecker, as director of development. Longenecker, who brings more than 30 years experience in hotel franchise sales to this role, will be based in Denver ...

Accor North America, Central America and the Caribbean (NCAC) region has announced the promotion of Balendra Nagesvaran to vice president of operations for Accor luxury and upscale brands in the region. The segment encompasses all Sofitel (luxury), Pullman (upscale), and ...

MINNEAPOLIS—Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has appointed Greg O’Stean as chief development officer. He will report directly to Javier Rosenberg, chief operating officer and executive vice president, Americas. “Our development activities have been on a strong, upward swing, and we are ...

NORWALK, Conn.—The Priceline Group has announced that Paul J. Hennessy has been named chief executive officer of priceline.com, an operating business of The Priceline Group, effective April 1, 2015. Hennessy will report into Darren Huston, president & CEO of The ...

BETHESDA, Md.—Students from the Wilson High School and Columbia Heights High School’s Academies of Hospitality and Tourism recently visited Marriott International headquarters, where they toured the Innovation Lab and met President and CEO Arne Sorenson. Sorenson spoke to the group ...