Janet Galippo & Jim Caul
Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, California, has named Janet Galippo director of marketing and Jim Caul director of sales and marketing. Galippo brings more than a decade of luxury resort branding experience, most recently leading marketing at PGA WEST, following roles at Marrakesh Country Club and La Quinta Resort & Club. Caul, a 22-year industry veteran, joins from The Langham Huntington Pasadena and previously led marketing at Loews Hollywood.
David Berzofsky
Velas Resorts has appointed David Berzofsky as senior regional sales director, Southeast U.S. He will spearhead growth across this region, focusing on strategic partnerships in the meetings and incentives market. Berzofsky brings more than 30 years of luxury hospitality sales experience, most recently as director of sales at The Ocean Reef Club. He also spent 15 years with The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Luxury brands, earning 11 consecutive Golden Circle Awards.
Tayna Zasada
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport has named Tayna Zasada director of sales, marketing and events. She will lead sales and marketing initiatives to further position the waterfront hotel for meetings, events and leisure travel. A Hyatt veteran with more than a decade of experience, Zasada most recently served as director of sales at Grand Hyatt Seattle after overseeing programs for the Hyatt Seattle Collection. She previously held sales leadership roles at Hyatt Regency Dallas and Hyatt Regency DFW.
Julie Desvaux
Nikki Beach Hospitality Group has appointed Julie Desvaux as global marketing director for hotels and resorts as it accelerates growth across its hotels, resorts and branded residences portfolio. A luxury hospitality leader with 20+ years’ experience in wellness, digital transformation and brand strategy, Desvaux has held senior roles at Airelles, Groupe Barrière and, most recently, Compagnie Lebon. She will lead global marketing strategy, brand positioning, digital innovation and guest engagement ahead of projects in Antigua, Muscat, Ras Al Khaimah and Baku.
