WASHINGTON, D.C.— MeriStar Hotels & Resorts has promoted Sean Worker to svp/sales. In his expanded position, Worker will be responsible for all sales activities at MeriStar’s 222 managed hotels, directing seven sales vice presidents, as well as two national account directors. He will continue to report to Hoyt Bacon, chief marketing officer. With his nearly 20 years of industry experience, Worker came to the United States, from Ireland, 11 years ago to work with the Medallion Group of Hotels in Houston, and has since worked with nationally branded properties throughout the Midwest and Southeast. He also served as vp/national sales, regional vice president of operations and area director of sales with Bristol Hotels & Resorts, a management company with a 120 properties, ranging from upscale business to family resort profiles.