Janelle SchwartzM&R Hotel Management announced the appointment of Janelle Schwartz, a 16-year hospitality veteran, as vice president of sales and marketing to oversee sales, marketing, e-commerce, revenue management, public relations and social media. Brian M. McSherry, M&R chief operating officer, said Schwartz brings "multiple branding skills" to her new role, notably experience marketing hotels under the Starwood, Hilton, Marriott and Leading Hotels of the World brands in the United States as well as destinations including Turks and Caicos and Hawaii. "Janelle's background in marketing, sales, the online world and recruitment will facilitate the company's growth and help it achieve its performance objectives," he said.