The JW Marriott Marquis Miami appointed Vanessa Selva as director of social event sales. The 313-room JW Marriott Marquis Miami is the first Marquis in the JW Marriott brand, which signifies the highest levels of comfort, technology, personal service, meeting and event facilities along with world-class amenities. In her new position, Mrs. Selva will be responsible for attracting and managing large-scale events.

The 42-unit Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa recently opened just south of Puerto Vallarta on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The hotel was built on the site of a long-closed property in the Mismaloya area, which is known for its coved beaches, the Los Arcos arched rock formation and as the setting of the 1964 film “The Night of the Iguana.”

The Spanish Institute of Tourism is looking to expand the image of Spain beyond a destination for the traditional “sun and beach” holiday by using social media. It has launched a campaign on leading social networks including Twitter, Youtube and Facebook under the slogan “Spain, a country to share.”

Blue Horizons Garden Resort in Grenada has secured the coveted Green Globe Certification for its environmentally-friendly initiatives and practices.

The Federal Aviation Administration proposes to fine American Airlines a total of $787,500 for three maintenance violations.

Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) has confirmed additional summer charter service from Canada by Canadian Tour Operator, Thomas Cook, to be operated by WestJet. The charter program will be in effect from May 1, 2010 through October 30, 2010 between Toronto and Aruba.