Carlson Hotels Worldwide named Shelly Irrgang vice president of sales for Radisson Hotels & Resorts, the Americas, and Lynn Messman as senior director of sales for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. Another appointment at Carlson: Jean-Marc Busato to president and managing director-Asia Pacific.

The board of directors at The Marcus Corporation elected President Gregory Marcus chief executive officer. Stephen Marcus will continue to serve as chairman.

Apple Core Hotels, a collection of midtown Manhattan hotels, announced the promotion of Vijay Dandapani to president.

Frank Wolfe signed a contract with Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals to remain as CEO — a position he's held since 1994 — through 2012.

Boomerang Hotels, parent company of GuestHouse International and Settle Inn & Suites, named Richard M. Brown as western regional director of franchise sales and development.

Peter Kacheris, a 30-year industry veteran, was named managing director of The Waldorf=Astoria Orlando and the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Kacheris recently served as general manager of the Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando.

Carlos F. Melgar was named corporate controller for Atlanta-based Hotel Equities. Most recently, he was senior vice president, controller and asset management for Premier Hotel Corp.

Recent appointments at Accor North America include Robert Moore to executive vice president-technical services and new construction and Jeffrey Palmer to executive vice president-sales and marketing.