Congratulations to those celebrating promotions and new positions in the meeting industry.

Jennifer Hawkins, executive director of SportsPITTSBURGH, named to the advisory board of the EventConnect Sportology Conference.	Dane Cheng appointed executive director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board.	Paul Marsico appointed director of sales and marketing for the Somerset Hills Hotel, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ property set to re-open in January 2020 in Warren, N.J.
Kristin Intress named CEO of Frankfurt-based WorldHotels.	Jennifer Crouse (MPI Potomac Chapter) promoted to senior director, events and services for the American Seed Trade Association.	Jason Stremble appointed district sales manager, Ontario, for Disney Destinations.

Destinations International named the following MPI members to its 2019-2020 Planner Influencer Board: Eduardo Chaillo, CMP, CMM, CASE, Global Meetings & Tourism Specialists LLC; Bobby Heard, MBA, CAE, American College of Emergency Physicians; and Matthew J. Wales, CMP, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE).

Lilli Sheller named director of sales for the Hampton Inn New Smyrna Beach, Fla.

Jonathan Sarosiek named director of sports and wellness for the Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville, Va.

Leona Barr-Davenport, Atlanta Business League; Ed Bastian, Delta Air Lines; Renee Perdue Rucker, SecurAmerica; and Gary P. Stokan, Peach Bowl Inc. inducted into Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame.