The U.S. Travel Association has appointed Todd Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon, as its new national chair. Davidson, who previously served as the association’s first vice chair, succeeds Interstate Hotels & Resorts CEO Jim Abrahamson. “We are thrilled to welcome ...

SEATTLE—Coast Hotels has announced the appointment of Richard Oh as the regional director of sales for the Northwest. Oh has worked with Coast Hotels for the last three years and has more than 11 years of experience in the hospitality ...

ROCKVILLE, Md.—Choice Hotels International has announced Mark Shalala as vice president of franchise development for Cambria hotels & suites. In his new role, Shalala will be responsible for the franchise growth of the Cambria hotels & suites brand. He will ...

PARSIPPANY, N.J.—Wyndham Worldwide has announced the appointment of Richard E. Constable III as senior vice president, overseeing government relations and commercial contracts for the global hospitality company. Currently serving as commissioner of community affairs for the State of New Jersey, ...

COLORADO SPRINGS—Jack Damioli, president and chief executive officer of The Broadmoor, has announced that Barry Brown is joining the resort as vice president of sales & marketing. Brown will oversee all sales and marketing efforts for The Broadmoor and its ...

HONOLULU—Castle Resorts & Hotels has appointed Erland Odd as vice president of eCommerce and digital strategy. In his new position, Odd will be responsible for managing all online sales and marketing initiatives for company branded websites, online and search marketing ...