Who’s News in Special Events for Dec. 12, 2019Who’s News in Special Events for Dec. 12, 2019

Hyatt Regency Boston has named Carlos E. Rojas as its new director of sales, marketing and events.

The Arthouse Hotel New York City has appointed Ross Fatemi as director of sales and marketing. 

Chicago-based PRA, included on the latest Special Events “25 Top DMCs” list, has announced its alignment with ECPAT-USA, an anti-trafficking policy organization seeking to end the commercial, sexual exploitation of children. In addition, PRA has committed to 20BY20, a year-long campaign with the goal of training 20,000 business-event professionals by the end of next year to help combat global human trafficking.

The Karol Hotel, coming to Clearwater, Fla., in January, has announced the appointment of Jon Atanacio as executive chef.

Nashville, Tenn.-based Groups360, an online marketplace matching planners and venues, has announced the return of David O’Donohoe as vice president of brand engagement.

Alert Management Systems and SmartEquip have announced the launch of the completed integration of their respective software platforms. The partnership provides Alert customers a significant reduction in equipment operating costs through streamlining parts ordering for industrial equipment rental fleets, the companies say. “Our integration will offer Alert users the ability to connect with SmartEquip in the work-order process and create a purchase order if the part isn’t in stock,” said Mary Crosslin, co-president and COO of Alert Management Systems. “Savvy equipment rental operations will save countless hours and potential mistakes by automating a once time-consuming and error-prone process.”

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