HREC Investment Advisors' President Geoff Davis announced that William Lee has joined the firm as Senior Vice President, based in HREC's New York office.

The Kimberly Hotel announced the appointment of Jillian Marie Kelleher as the new Director of Events. In this newly created role, Kelleher will be responsible for strategic planning of the hotel and restaurant, and event planning and management of the property's recently remodeled roof deck, a new private event space and lounge offering, slated to open in Spring 2009.

Gaylord Entertainment announced the termination of its plans to develop a resort and convention hotel in Chula Vista, Calif. Prolonged planning and approval processes, a complicated regulatory and legal structure, and excessive off-site infrastructure costs contributed to this decision.

Rudnitsky, who recently stepped down as president and CEO of Wyndham Worldwide?s Hotel Group

Kennedy Training Network (KTN) announced today the launch of a new series of private reservations webinars delivered directly to hotel or call center reservations sales teams.

The Hotel del Coronado (Calif.) appointed Jim Hooper as the new director of Beach Village at The Del, the enclave of oceanfront cottages and villas that debuted in July 2007.

Hilton Hotels Corp. appointed Paul J. Brown as President, Global Brands and Shared Services. Mr. Brown will report to Hilton's President and CEO, Christopher J. Nassetta, and will be responsible for leading Hilton's brands and shared services platform.

Start the new year light with "January Jumpstart," a healthful hotel package from Kimpton and Cooking Light

A multi-year licensing agreement has been signed between the Budgetel Franchise System and Atlanta-based America?s Best Franchising Incorporated, which operates more than 200 hotel properties under two upper economy brands ? Country Hearth Inns & Suites and America?s Best Inn & Suites ? as well as under the upscale ?3 Palms? brand.

Company to use Avendra?s comprehensive procurement services.

The Sheraton Orlando North became a designated member of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Green Lodging Program.

VISTA agrees to acquire Select Inns of Fargo, North Dakota.

Eric A. Danziger, a hotel industry leader for more than 30 years, has been named president and CEO of Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel franchise company, a part of Wyndham Worldwide.

The Crowne Plaza Newark Airport opened after undergoing a $10-million renovation and conversion from a Four Points by Sheraton.

Delaware North Companies Parks and Resorts at Yellowstone National Park received a 2008 EcoStar Award for its successful waste reduction efforts.

It is the third new office the company has opened outside the Continental United States in the past 24 months, bringing the total of Benjamin West offices to six.

Eric A. Danziger, a hotel industry leader for more than 30 years, has been named president and CEO of Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel franchise company, a part of Wyndham Worldwide.

Alan Gordon meets requirements for the Green Building Certification Institutes? LEED accreditation program.

The California Hotel & Lodging Assn. announced the appointment of Lynn S. Mohrfeld to the position of president and CEO of CH&LA.

Craig Sullivan has been elected to the position of Vice President and National Manager of the Hospitality Group for Old Republic National Commercial Title & Settlement Services in its Irvine, CA, office. Sullivan will oversee business development for its title and escrow services in the National Hospitality sector.