Appointments

Inspiremyholiday eyes UK growth with enhanced tech and consumer polls

Megha Paul Jun 11, 2020

Start-up holiday destination search engine inspiremyholiday.com has ramped up its commercial team in expectation of a surge of business once the COVID-19 travel restrictions ease. The…

New vice president at Steigenberger to spearhead launch in new markets

Megha Paul Jun 8, 2020

Denis Hüttig, the long-serving vice president of operations at Steigenberger Resorts, is taking charge of leadership and vision for all hotels operating under the Steigenberger brand…

Heritage Chiang Rai appoints new GM as it prepares to reopen in July

Megha Paul Jun 8, 2020

The Heritage Chiang Rai announced the appointment of Surakrai K. Eak as the new general manager. He will lead the hotel’s management team as it prepares for the reopening of the property…

Anand Stanley appointed president of Airbus Asia-Pacific

Megha Paul Jun 5, 2020

Airbus has named Anand Stanley as president of Airbus Asia-Pacific, effective from 1 July 2020. Based in Singapore, Stanley will lead the strategy and future positioning of Airbus and…

SITA’s new leadership to support post Covid-19 recovery

Megha Paul Jun 5, 2020

SITA, the global IT provider to the air transport industry, has made several changes to its executive management team responsible for SITA’s product portfolios. These appointments come…

Cooking up a storm! Stöneberg to boost culinary landscape at Alma Resort

Megha Paul May 14, 2020

A seasoned professional with almost two decades’ experience in luxury hospitality in Europe and the Middle East and a passion for teaching and mentoring others has been named Alma…

From CFO to GM: Calvin Xie to accelerate FCM’s organisational transformation in China

Kristin Mariano May 14, 2020

Travel management company FCM Travel Solutions has announced the appointment of Calvin Xie as general manager for China. In his new role, Calvin will drive the company’s business in China…

Industry stalwart Matthew Cameron-Smith becomes CEO for AAT Kings Group

Megha Paul May 6, 2020

The Travel Corporation (TTC) has announced the promotion of industry figurehead, Matthew Cameron-Smith, as CEO of the AAT Kings Group Company. With over 100 years’ experience, the…

Radwanski to steer Silversea Cruises’ operations in APAC

Megha Paul May 5, 2020

Silversea Cruises has announced the appointment of Adam Radwanski to the position of managing director in Asia Pacific, effective from 1 June 2020. He brings a wealth of experience from…

Oetker Collection introduces new CEO

Megha Paul May 5, 2020

Oetker Collection has introduced its new chief executive officer, Dr. Timo Gruenert. He took over leadership of the company on 1 May 2020, succeeding Frank Marrenbach. He began his career…

Former Kenya Airways boss Sebastian Mikosz joins IATA

Megha Paul Apr 29, 2020

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced Sebastian Mikosz will join the organisation as senior vice president for member and external relations. The appointment…

Vacaay names former V&T boss Anthony Gallagher as general manager

Kristin Mariano Apr 24, 2020

Newly-launched travel tech platform Vacaay has named Anthony Gallagher, previous owner of Australia’s Vacations and Travel Magazine (V&T), as the company’s general manager.

Alma Resort welcomes new GM

Megha Paul Apr 17, 2020

Hospitality veteran Herbert Laubichler-Pichler has been appointed general manager at the new 30-hectare beachfront resort Alma. He takes charge of the opening of the 196-pavilion and…

Osuna new GM for Meliá Koh Samui

Megha Paul Apr 13, 2020

A seasoned professional with two decades of luxury hospitality experience across Europe, North America and Asia has been appointed to the helm of the new nautical-themed beachfront…

Abu Dhabi Airports names new acting CEO

Megha Paul Mar 27, 2020

Abu Dhabi Airports has appointed Shareef Hashim Al Hashmi as acting chief executive officer, strengthening the airport group’s senior executive management team. With a background in…

Gennadi Grand Resort welcomes new GM

Megha Paul Mar 25, 2020

Gennadi Grand Resort, member of the Lindos Hotel Group, has announced the appointment of Ipapanti Aivalioti as its new general manager. Aivalioti brings over 25 years of experience in…

New CEO Jim Alderman to steer growth for Radisson

Megha Paul Mar 25, 2020

Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) announced the appointment of Jim Alderman as chief executive officer for the Americas. Alderman will be based in the company’s US. headquarters in Minnetonka…

Meliá Koh Samui welcomes Azizskandar Awang as executive chef

Megha Paul Mar 24, 2020

A talented professional with a passion for leadership and coaching who has won a string of coveted awards during his 20-year career has been named Meliá Koh Samui’s executive chef.…

Chakkrit Parapuntakul to be acting president of THAI

Megha Paul Mar 20, 2020

Thai Airways International (THAI) held its board of directors meeting where it passed a resolution to appoint Chakkrit Parapuntakul, second vice chairman of THAI to be acting president…

Sabre appoints Otto Gergye to lead airline operations in North Asia

Megha Paul Mar 18, 2020

Sabre Corporation, the software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, announced Otto Gergye as vice president and regional general manager of North Asia in…

ZUZU Hospitality strengthens position in Southeast Asia with regional expansion and new hires

Megha Paul Mar 16, 2020

ZUZU Hospitality, a Singapore-based hospitality tech startup which provides revenue management and distribution solutions to independent hotels, announced that they are moving forward…

Vachirachai Sirisumpan joins TAT as director in New Delhi

Megha Paul Mar 16, 2020

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has appointed Vachirachai Sirisumpan as director for its New Delhi Office. Sirisumpan has been with TAT for more than 20 years with extensive…

Gordon Bell to steer Insider Journeys’ growth in North America

Megha Paul Mar 12, 2020

Insider Journeys has announced the appointment of Gordon Bell as business development manager for international markets. He is a veteran of the travel industry and will focus particularly on…

Diane Waldron re-elected as ICCA UK & Ireland head

Megha Paul Mar 11, 2020

The International Congress and Convention Association’s UK & Ireland chapter has re-elected Diane Waldron, as chapter chair for a second term and appointed Suzanne Singleton as…

New chief revenue officer at American Express GBT

Megha Paul Mar 4, 2020

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), the world’s leading business partner for managed travel, has announced the promotion of Michael Qualantone to chief revenue officer,…

CWT appoints David Pitts as vice president of revenue management

Megha Paul Mar 4, 2020

CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, announces the appointment of David Pitts as vice president of revenue management of global supplier management. He reports to Brian Mogler,…

New GM takes lead at London Docklands Hotel

Megha Paul Mar 4, 2020

Experienced hotelier Stephen Brown has been appointed as the new general manager of Crowne Plaza London – Docklands. Brown will join the team at the centrally located 210-bedoom hotel,…

Boeing names new chief information officer

Megha Paul Mar 4, 2020

Boeing has announced it has appointed Susan Doniz as the company’s chief information officer and senior vice president of information technology and data analytics, effective from May.…

Karan Kaul to drive growth for Absolute Hotels

Megha Paul Mar 3, 2020

The CEO of Absolute Hotel Services Group, Jonathan Wigley, has announced the appointment of Karan Kaul as the vice president of business development, effective from 2 March. Kaul will…

Handover in Cologne: Jens Bischof to steer Eurowings

Megha Paul Mar 3, 2020

Jens Bischof has taken over as chairman of the management board of Cologne-based Eurowings from 2 March 2020. The 54-year-old will thus become CEO of the second largest airline in the…

The culinary twist at Vakkaru Maldives

Megha Paul Feb 25, 2020

Vakkaru Maldives, a secluded tropical island resort in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, has announced the appointment of chef Bruno Cerdan as the resort’s new director of…

Linda Creighton joins CWT’s financial leadership team

Megha Paul Feb 24, 2020

CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, has appointed Linda Creighton as vice president of business finance for its customer organisation.  In her newly expanded role, Creighton and…

Banyan Tree Phuket welcomes Michelle Lee as director of sales

Megha Paul Feb 24, 2020

Banyan Tree Phuket has announced the appointment of Michelle Lee as director of sales and marketing. With over 20 years’ experience in sales and marketing across Asia, Lee brings a…

FCM appoints new director of account management

Megha Paul Feb 21, 2020

FCM Travel Solutions, one of the world’s largest travel management companies, has announced the appointment of Joanne Taylor as director of account management in Asia. Based at the…

Dynamic duo to lead team at new Manchester Hotel

Megha Paul Feb 20, 2020

A duo of highly experienced hoteliers has been appointed to lead the opening of the highly anticipated new Hampton by Hilton Manchester Northern Quarter. Louise O’Reilly has taken up the…

Corporate & Business

Erica Antony to steer CWT’s go-to-market strategy

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, has announced the appointment of Erica Antony as chief product officer. In this newly created role, she will provide dedicated leadership and…

Singapore Airlines announces senior management reshuffle

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2020

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced several senior management appointments, all effective from 1 April 2020. Mak Swee Wah, executive vice president of commercial, will assume the post…

Rajiv Bansal to pilot Air India for second time

Megha Paul Feb 14, 2020

The government has appointed senior IAS officer Rajiv Bansal as the chairman and managing director (CMD) of Air India (AI). Bansal takes charge as AI chairman from Ashwani Lohani, who…

Schmitt to become chief commercial officer at Eurowings

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

Oliver Schmitt, currently vice president of sales at Eurowings and managing director of Eurowings Digital, will join the executive board of Eurowings on 1 March 2020 and become the new…

MakeMyTrip founder Deep Kalra steps down as group CEO

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

Deep Kalra, group chief executives of MakeMyTrip, has stepped down, with co-founder Rajesh Magow, who was heading its India business, taking over Kalra’s role. Kalra will now serve as…

Charles B. Robertson new CEO of American Cruise Lines

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020

Charles B. Robertson has been appointed as chief executive (CEO) of American Cruise Lines. The decision follows the recent death of his father Charles A. Robertson, who was the founder…

Anantara Hua Hin welcomes new resort manager

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020

Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa’s general manager, Graeme Ure, has announced the appointment of Stephan Rohrer to the position of resort manager, effective from February 2020.…

Green move: TUI looks at strengthening Sustainability Strategy 2030

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2020

Charlotte WWiebe has been appointed as TUI's new group sustainability director. She previously held the function of HR director and member of the management board at TUI Nordic, where…

Piotr Madej takes charge at The Andaman, Langkawi

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2020

Marriott International announced the appointment of Piotr Madej as the new general manager of The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort, Langkawi. He brings a wealth of operational as well…

CWT appoints Nick Vournakis to head newly expanded Global Customer Group

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2020

CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, announced the appointment of Nick Vournakis as head of the CWT Global Customer Group. This newly expanded position will encompass his existing…

New quality assurance director at Absolute Hotel Services

Megha Paul Feb 6, 2020

Frank Clovyn, senior vice president of operations in Asia at Absolute Hotel Services has announced the appointment of Sathit Mansuwan as director of quality assurance. Mansuwan is a…

Neal Jones to drive Marriott’s travel programme in EMEA

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020

Marriott International announced that Marriott veteran, Neal Jones, has taken on the role of chief sales and marketing officer in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) as part of the…

Absolute Hotel Services veteran Chutima Fortescue is new GM for Chiang Mai properties

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020

Frank Clovyn, senior vice president of operation in Asia at Absolute Hotel Services has announced the appointment of Chutima Kaewta-Fortescue as general manager at U Nimman Chiang Mai…

Tourism

Abercrombie & Kent strengthens sales team

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has announced that Richard Hey joined the business this week as agency sales manager covering the northern region. He is a familiar…

IndiGo appoints Ronojoy Dutta as CEO

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

Ronojoy Dutta has been re-designated as a whole-time director and chief executive officer of InterGlobe Aviation with immediate effect. The decision was taken unanimously by the board of…

Building relationships in corporate travel

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020

The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) announced it has named Bruce Hanna as regional director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in ACTE. In this role, he will…

Palladium names new president and CEO

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020

Palladium Hotel Group has named Abel Matutes Prats its new president and Jesús Sobrino as its new CEO. The company made the announcement as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. It…

Gulf Air ropes in 22 Bahraini maintenance technicians

Megha Paul Jan 27, 2020

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, recently welcomed a new batch of 22 Bahraini aircraft maintenance technicians who have recently joined the airline and began their training…

Centara taps hospitality industry veteran for key role

Megha Paul Jan 24, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's hotel operator, has expanded its executive management team with the recent appointment of an experienced hotel industry professional. Stefan…

Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi strengthens leadership

Megha Paul Jan 22, 2020

Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, a luxury resort set in the North Shaviyani Atoll, has announced two key appointments within its management team; Andrew Steele as general manager and…

Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya gets new GM

Megha Paul Jan 21, 2020

Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya in Indonesia has started 2020 with an announcement of its newly appointed general manager, Subendi. The city of heroes is a familiar place for…

Scott Hace to accelerate strategic projects at CWT

Megha Paul Jan 21, 2020

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the B2B4E travel management platform, has appointed Scott Hace, vice president of enterprise strategy. In his new role, he and his team will be responsible…

MHR signs up Brice Borin as GM of Mӧvenpick Resort Cam Ranh

Alastair Newport Jan 16, 2020

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (MHR) has appointed Brice Borin as GM of Mӧvenpick Resort Cam Ranh, a spectacular new beachfront resort nestled on a 600-metre-long stretch of sand in Khanh…

CLIA strengthens European focus

Megha Paul Jan 15, 2020

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice for the global cruise industry, announced it would be growing its European presence with the addition of Julie Green as…

Exploring new avenues top priority for Rotana’s CEO

Megha Paul Jan 13, 2020

Establishing a strong start to 2020, Rotana has announced that Guy Hutchinson, acting chief executive officer, has been promoted to serve as the permanent president and CEO to lead the…

InterContinental Bali Resort appoints new resort manager

Megha Paul Jan 13, 2020

InterContinental Bali Resort has welcomed Eleftherios P. Kavieris (Terry) as the new resort manager. He is no stranger to IHG or Bali, as previously he was the resort manager of Hotel…

Luxperia DMC: Responsible tourism starts at home

Tian Tolentino Jan 10, 2020

Luxperia DMC, a destination management company for Vietnam, has expanded its management team with new principal lead Linh Le to manage growth and development across Southeast Asia.

Scotch delights: ASVA makes history by appointing woman to top job

Megha Paul Jan 9, 2020

Susan Morrison, chief executive of The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, has been appointed as the new chair of the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA), the body…

SriLankan Airlines gets new chairman

Megha Paul Dec 30, 2019

Ashok Pathirage has been appointed as chairman of the SriLankan Airlines Group by its principal shareholder, the government of Sri Lanka. Pathirage is a leading businessman and…

Boeing fires CEO Dennis Muilenburg as 737 Max crisis deepens

Megha Paul Dec 24, 2019

With the mounting losses faced by the company and a damaged reputation owing to the 737 Max crisis, the Boeing board of directors has forced the resignation of Dennis Muilenberg, CEO of…

Tourism

Global Travel Group appoints new head

Megha Paul Dec 24, 2019

Stephanie Lord has been appointed as head of marketing for Global Travel Group with immediate effect. The appointment follows Lord’s return to the UK after four years as head of…

Appointments

Appointment of a new general manager at New World Saigon Hotel

Tian Tolentino Dec 11, 2019

New World Saigon Hotel is pleased to announce that Eddy Sarton has been appointed as the hotel’s new general manager as of 2 December 2019, where he will oversee all hotel operations,…

Malaysia Airlines appoints key roles in preparation of European expansion

Alastair Newport Nov 28, 2019

Malaysia Airlines has revealed is has brought in a number of key staff to the UK, in the last few months, preparing the London office for growth across Britain and Europe, as well as the…

‘Ambitious plans for growth and development’: Travelport unveils new CFO

Alastair Newport Nov 19, 2019

Travelport has announced Nick Bray as its new chief financial officer.  As CFO Bray will play a fundamental role in the execution of Travelport’s strategy, focused on a strong business…

Frank Trampert to drive further growth for Sabre in new role

Kristin Mariano Nov 7, 2019

Frank Trampert is the new managing director & chief commercial officer, EMEA & APAC, Sabre Hospitality Solutions. In this role, Trampert will be responsible for the financial…

“It’s like coming back to a newly renovated home for me”: Rachel Ng comes home to Grand Park City Hall

Kristin Mariano Nov 6, 2019

Rachel Ng is the new executive assistant manager of Grand Park City Hall. Rachel will be working closely with general manager, John Kockan, to oversee the hotel’s overall performance,…

Plaza Premium Group strengthens leadership for global expansion

Megha Paul Oct 28, 2019

The airport hospitality company Plaza Premium Group named Chamil Liyanage as group director of lounges to lead the operations of Plaza Premium First, Plaza Premium Lounge and Allways…

American Express GBT appoints new chief information security officer

Megha Paul Oct 17, 2019

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has appointed David Levin as its new chief information security officer (CISO). Levin reports to chief information technology officer David…

Abad joins Flight Centre Travel Group

Megha Paul Oct 9, 2019

Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) global procurement network has appointed Yon Abad to the role of vice president, corporate supplier relationships and distribution platforms. Based in…

Outrigger Hospitality SVP & CDO: “We expect to continue to grow”

Tian Tolentino Oct 7, 2019

In this exclusive TD interview, SVP & CDO Kenny Kan reveals his strategy to achieve growth, new developments in the company and the future of Outrigger Hospitality Group.

Tourism Office of Spain appoints new director for India

Megha Paul Oct 4, 2019

The Tourism Office of Spain (Turespaña) in Mumbai, India, has appointed Elisa Robles-Fraga as the new director. She has joined operations in this office and has commenced her position as…

Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort gets new GM

Megha Paul Oct 3, 2019

Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort and Spa has announced the appointment of Chandrashekhar Joshi as the new general manager. Chandrashekhar, known as CJ, started his career with Marriott…

Tourism

G Adventures boosts support to agents

Megha Paul Sep 27, 2019

G Adventures has appointed Tom Bell as director of sales for the UK and Ireland. Bell will join G Adventures on 21 October 2019, to drive the adventure travel company’s trade sales and…

American Express GBT appoints new CEO

Megha Paul Sep 25, 2019

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) announced that Paul Abbott will assume the role of chief executive officer, effective 1 October. Abbott replaces Doug Anderson who is…

Rifai joins adventure travel association

Megha Paul Sep 23, 2019

The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has roped in Taleb Rifai, former secretary general of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as a special advisor. Rifai, a…

Tourism

Singapore Tourism Board gets two area directors in India

Megha Paul Sep 20, 2019

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have announced the appointment of two new area directors in India and South Asia. They will oversee the board’s destination promotion and marketing…

Nobu Hotel Barcelona GM: “My style is to focus on passion”

Tian Tolentino Sep 2, 2019

In this exclusive interview, GM Laurence Dubey talks about her management style, the importance of open communication and embracing the local culture.

Los Angeles Tourism strengthens India connection

Megha Paul Aug 22, 2019

Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism) is deepening its foothold in the India market with the appointment of Seema Kadam as it’s first-ever regional director in…

HR & Careers

Genting HK announces new Dream appointment

Alastair Newport Jul 26, 2019

Genting Hong Kong (“Genting HK”) has revealed the identity of its new president of Dream Cruises as Michael Goh, today. Goh, who will also act as the head of international sales for…

Interviews

Hilton GM: 17 years in the Arabian Peninsula

Tian Tolentino Jul 3, 2019

In this exclusive interview, we ask Nader Halim, cluster GM at Hilton, about building relationships, dealing with the pressure, and his recipe for success.

Air

IATA appoints SpiceJet chief on board of governors

Megha Paul Jun 4, 2019

Ajay Singh, chairman and managing director, SpiceJet, has been appointed on the Board of Governors (BoG) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for a three-year term…

Air

Carsten Spohr is new IATA chairperson

Megha Paul Jun 4, 2019

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Lufthansa group chief executive officer, Carsten Spohr, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors…

Tourism

Israel Ministry of Tourism appoints Sammy Yahia as director

Megha Paul Jun 3, 2019

Israel Ministry of Tourism has appointed Sammy Yahia as the new director of tourism for India and the Philippines markets effective 3 June 2019. He will be responsible to lead the…

Cruise

Coral Expeditions: “We have identified the UK as a key international market”

Alastair Newport May 8, 2019

Coral Expeditions has announced the establishment of a UK sales office in London and by appointing Amy Sharpe as their UK sales manager commencing in May 2019.

Appointments

Building blocks: Construction veteran gives hotel renovation and makeover advice

Tian Tolentino Apr 19, 2019

In this interview, we’re going behind the scenes as project manager Scott Reid talks about his current work, multi-million renovations, and hotel makeover tips!

Hotels

A hotel GM’s take on fashion, culture and hands-on leadership

Tian Tolentino Apr 4, 2019

Hospitality veteran Tim Quarm explains what’s it like in Dubai, what hoteliers can learn from fashion, and managing two hotels at the same time.

Hospitality

Pavilions Hotels & Resorts announce key appointment for new Asia role

Alastair Newport Mar 28, 2019

Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has announced it has found the right candidate for its of regional director of sales in Asia, role -- Ludovic Gallerne.

Hotels

“Creativity is key”: GM of The St. Regis Doha

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Feb 4, 2019

The St. Regis Doha is a property recognised for its elegance, luxury and renowned service standards. With its prime location, and award-winning restaurants, The St. Regis Doha adds potential…

Hotels

“Nothing replaces the human factor”: GM of The Westin KL

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Feb 1, 2019

The Westin KL's new GM talks about patience, communication and the value of movement in a career.

Hospitality

Marriott appoints new CDO to drive Middle East ambition

Alastair Newport Jan 29, 2019

Marriott International has announced Jerome Briet as chief development officer for the Middle East and Africa.  In his new role, Briet will oversee and drive the company’s growth through…

Hospitality

Glass ceiling cracks: Sharihan Al Mashary becomes first female GM in Dubai

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Dec 12, 2018

Emaar Hospitality Group's newest appointee at Manzil Downtown, Sharihan Al Mashary, is dubai’s first female Emirati general manager.

Hotels

What it takes to be a next-gen hospitality professional

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 28, 2018

An alumnus of the Institute of Hotel Management, Goa, Sachin Shet has spent over 18 years in the luxury hotel space. He shares tips on the growing hospitality jobs and what it takes.

Travel Tech

Taking the next step: Bidroom co-founders bring new leadership to fuel growth

Kristin Mariano Nov 28, 2018

One of the major challenges for start-ups is how to take the business to the next level and foster growth. The two common reasons why start-ups fail are lack of funding and lack of…

Global

Portier hires travel tech grandee Olivier Dombey to become a “very serious player”

Alastair Newport Nov 27, 2018

Portier Technologies, has announced the appointment of Olivier Dombey as its new chief operating officer based out of the company’s Bangkok office.

Appointments

Building upon legacy: The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain

Tian Tolentino Nov 23, 2018

We caught up with Jeremy Canivet, newly-appointed DOSM at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain, about what’s new for 2019 and raising the bar in luxury hospitality.

Hotels

Hard Rock Hotel London: “The atmosphere will be like nothing else”

Tian Tolentino Nov 9, 2018

Ahead of Hard Rock Hotel London opening its doors in spring 2019, we caught up with its hotel manager, Robert Catlin, to talk about the new icon.

Hospitality

From selling shampoo to CEO: European Vacation Rentals Henrik Kjellberg reveals secrets when moving jobs

Kristin Mariano Nov 6, 2018

Henrik Kjellberg brought along the expertise he gained from 20 years of working in the travel industry as he assumed the role as chief executive officer of European Vacation Rentals in…

Hospitality

Rosewood makes key appointment for new Bangkok property

Alastair Newport Oct 19, 2018

Coming in the wake of Rosewood Hotel Group’s news of its Asian expansion, with the launch of four new properties to open within the next six years, earlier this week, the Hong Kong based…

Appointments

Amadeus ramps up Airport IT in APAC with two senior appointments

Kristin Mariano Oct 11, 2018

Amadeus has announced the promotion of Sarah Samuel to Head of Airport IT, Asia Pacific and the appointment of Sunil Ankalgi to Head of Sales and Account Management for Airport IT, Asia…

Hotels

BHMA sign up Paul Wilson to help spearhead expansion

Alastair Newport Oct 8, 2018

BHMA, the hospitality division of Flight Centre Travel Group, has announced the appointment of Paul Wilson as its new executive vice president of commercial, effective as of 3 October.

Travel Tech

Guestline appoints Robert Gorby as chief marketing officer

Simon Willmore Sep 18, 2018

Hospitality software business Guestline has announced the appointment of Robert Gorby as chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Robert is the latest addition to the company's senior…

Hotels

Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh launches Saudisation programme

Alastair Newport Sep 12, 2018

The Saudi nationalisation scheme or Saudisation, a government directive to boost the country’s workforce with Saudi nationals, has come into effect with gusto at Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh…

Hospitality

Infinite Luxury appoints hospitality veteran as Kata Rocks GM

Alastair Newport Aug 13, 2018

Infinite Luxury has announced the appointment of Somjai Tungkoo as general manager of Kata Rocks resort in Phuket, Thailand.

Hospitality

New Villa Mahabhirom Chiang Mai GM promises resort will become “market leader”

Alastair Newport Jun 25, 2018

Villa Mahabhirom Chiang Mai, which translates into English as the villa of great pleasure, has appointed Holman Fong as its new general manager.

Appointments

AKSARA Collection promote Matthew C Hindmarch to director of hotels and resorts

Alastair Newport May 10, 2018

The Pattaravornee family of Phuket has announced Matthew C Hindmarch, former Kata Sea Breeze Resort general manager and part of The SIS Kata Phuket development team, has now been promoted to…

Hospitality

Kevin Tatem to make “immediate impact” at Frontdesk Anywhere

Alastair Newport Apr 20, 2018

Frontdesk Anywhere has announced Kevin Tatem as its new managing director of Asia Pacific. Tatem will be based at the cloud-based hotel Property Management System (PMS)'s Bangkok office,…

Hospitality

CWT Meetings & Events new senior director to harness APAC MICE potential

Alastair Newport Apr 4, 2018

Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s dedicated MICE division CWT Meetings & Events has signed up Sam Lay, as its new senior director for Asia Pacific.

Hotels

Wendy White to “accelerate the path” for next generation of women entrepreneurs at Egencia

Alastair Newport Mar 8, 2018

Egencia has announced the appointment of Wendy White as its vice president of marketing and member of the Egencia Global Leadership Team, leading and inspiring all global marketing functions…

Appointments

Livn staffs up and expands into India & Asia with key appointments

Simon Willmore Mar 7, 2018

Asia-Pacific’s leading super aggregator of instantly bookable tour and activities product, today announced it is staffing up and expanding into India and Asia.

Hotels

Preferred Hotels & Resorts break the glass ceiling with new executive appointments

Alastair Newport Mar 2, 2018

Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Hotels & Resorts today announced three executive appointments that mark a significant shift in the leadership structure of the family-owned and…

Hotels

137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok unveils new hotel manager

Alastair Newport Feb 22, 2018

The luxurious 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok has appointed Mr. Jakri Rujirat as hotel manager. Jakri joins 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok from About Food Co., Ltd…

Airlines and Aviation

Tom Enders declares “the ideal candidate” for CEO Airbus Helicopters

Alastair Newport Feb 16, 2018

Airbus has appointed Bruno Even, 49, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2018. He will report to Airbus CEO Tom Enders and join the company’s Executive…

Hotels

Oakwood says ‘Ohayou’ to Osaka in summer 2018

Simon Willmore Feb 7, 2018

Oakwood Worldwide is slated to open Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Shin-Osaka, with Yasuko Sugiyama as its GM, on the summer of 2018.

Hotels

InterContinental Hotels promote seasoned executive to MD for Europe

Alastair Newport Feb 6, 2018

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has appointed industry leader Karin Sheppard as Managing Director for IHG across its European business.

Appointments

Uniworld expands its sales team

Jill Sayles Feb 1, 2018

Uniworld has expanded its sales team with appointment of Lucy Hone to newly created role of Sales Manager South. Hone (pictured) started the role on 2 January and is responsible for…

Appointments

Capella makes a splash on Chao Phraya with new hotel, new GM

Simon Willmore Feb 1, 2018

Capella Hotel and Resorts makes its debut in the Thai market by announcing both the Capella Bangkok and its new general manager, John Blanco.

Hotels

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts give Marc Descrozaille the nod as MEA President

Alastair Newport Jan 31, 2018

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has promoted Marc Descrozaille to president Middle East & Africa (MEA), effective 1st February 2018.

Appointments

Fred. Olsen appoints Ben Williams as head of marketing

Jill Sayles Jan 29, 2018

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced the appointment of Ben Williams as its new head of marketing, with effect from 1 March 2018. Ben has been promoted from his previous role as Fred.…

Appointments

“Privileged and honored” New GM of The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort revealed

Alastair Newport Jan 29, 2018

Marriott International has appointed Marwan Fadel as the General Manager of The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi.

Appointments

Wendy Wu appoints business development manager

Jill Sayles Jan 26, 2018

Wendy Wu has confirmed the appointment of Liz Ryan (pictured) as its new business development manager for North West England and the Midlands. This hire comes on the back of the company’s…

Appointments

Hilton unveil new leadership for India

Alastair Newport Jan 22, 2018

Hilton has announced the appointments of Navjit Ahluwalia (main picture - left) as senior vice president and country head for India, and Jatin Khanna as vice president and head of…

Hotels

GM for new Park Hyatt Jakarta, set to open this year, revealed

Alastair Newport Jan 19, 2018

Park Hyatt Jakarta has announced the appointment of Fredrik Harfors as general manager effective immediately. Park Hyatt Jakarta is expected to open its doors in the second half of 2018 and…

Appointments

Funway Holidays appoints agency sales executive

Jill Sayles Jan 18, 2018

Funway Holidays has appointed Hannah Zajac into the newly-created role of agency sales executive as it continues to expand its trade-facing team. Zajac previously worked at Funway…

Appointments

Pullman Hotel Hanoi names Simon P Rindlisbacher as new GM

Alastair Newport Jan 18, 2018

Simon P Rindlisbacher has been appointed general manager, Pullman Hotel Hanoi effective 25 November 2017. A Swiss national with 20 years hospitality experience, Simon moved to Thailand in…

Appointments

bmi appoints director marketing & customer

Jill Sayles Jan 17, 2018

bmi has appointed Antony Price as director marketing & customer with immediate effect. Based at the airline’s East Midlands hub and reporting to airline chief commercial officer…

Appointments

Leeu Collection appoints area general manager

Jill Sayles Jan 17, 2018

Leeu Collection has appointed Christophe Mercier as Area General Manager, UK & Europe. Mercier will be based in London and will be responsible for all Leeu Collection related…

Hotels

Veteran Hyatt hotelier to lead first Hyatt Regency in Beijing

Alastair Newport Jan 15, 2018

Mr. Till Martin has been manning the helm as Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing's opening general manager since November 2016, bringing with him a rare passion and expertise to the opening of…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic present new Country Manager for India

Alastair Newport Jan 12, 2018

Virgin Atlantic has announced the appointment of David Hodges as the new country manager for its India operations. In his new role, David will drive Virgin’s business at a strategic and…

Hotels

Michael Wu to spearhead AHG China expansion with 3 new brands

Alastair Newport Jan 10, 2018

Artyzen Hospitality Group (AHG), an Asian based international hotel management company, will launch three new brands in mainland China this year -- Artyzen Hotels & Resorts, Artyzen…

Appointments

Grand Hyatt Taipei names Jan-Hendrik Meidinger new GM

Alastair Newport Jan 5, 2018 19

Grand Hyatt Taipei has tapped veteran hotelier, Jan-Hendrik Meidinger, as its new general manager. In his new role, Meidinger will lead one of the region’s most iconic luxury properties and…

Hotels

Santiburi Koh Samui: new GM to push “ever-higher levels of personalised hospitality”

Alastair Newport Jan 4, 2018 17

Santiburi Koh Samui has announced Sabine Lamberts as the new general manager of the luxury Thai resort. As the resort approaches its 27th anniversary, Sabine Lamberts will bring with her…

Appointments

Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort unveil brand new GM

Alastair Newport Jan 4, 2018 14

Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort announced the appointment of its new hotel manager Mr. Marc Walz, who will be responsible for the management and operations of the resort.

Appointments

Cosmos appoints director of sales

Jill Sayles Dec 29, 2017 6

Cosmos has announced the appointment of Janet Parton to director of sales. Parton was formerly head of sales, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways. She helped communicate the escorted tour…

Appointments

Atlantis, The Palm makes new appointment

Jill Sayles Dec 21, 2017 22

Atlantis, The Palm has appointed Timothy Kelly as general manager and senior vice president, operations. Directly reporting to Serge Zaalof, chief operating officer for Atlantis Resorts…

Appointments

Travellanda appoints Vikki Barclay

Jill Sayles Dec 20, 2017 20

Travellanda, the accommodation wholesaler, has appointed Vikki Barclay as marketing manager. In her new role, she will be responsible for raising the profile of the company on a…

Airlines and Aviation

New AirAsia X Berhad Chief Financial Officer named

Simon Willmore Dec 20, 2017 17

Low-cost, long-haul carrier AirAsia X Berhad recently announced Wong Mee Yen as its incoming chief financial officer. Prior to AirAsia X Berhad, Wong was chief financial officer for the MRT…

Appointments

Eastin Hotel Makkasan Bangkok CEO appoints new GM

Alastair Newport Dec 19, 2017 18

Jonathan Wigley CEO of the Bangkok-based Absolute Hotel Services has announced the appointment of Mr. Felipe Gotor-Schäffer as the new general manager of the group’s 4-star Eastin Hotel…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand unveil new head of South East Asia

Alastair Newport Dec 19, 2017 21

Air New Zealand has announced the appointment of Jenni Martin as Head of South and South East Asia based in Singapore, replacing Mischa Mannix-Opie who left the company in October.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia Beyond Aviation – New CEO for Digital Transformation Aireen Omar

Alastair Newport Dec 15, 2017 315

AirAsia has announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved senior leadership changes, in line with the AirAsia Group’s new digitalisation strategy.

Hotels

Marriott International unveil luxury hospitality specialist as new VP

Alastair Newport Dec 14, 2017 0

Marriott International have announced the appointment of Bruce Ryde as Asia-Pacific vice-president for Luxury Brands and Brand Marketing. Bruce will be based in the company’s Asia-Pacific…

Appointments

G Adventures strengthens sales team

Jill Sayles Dec 12, 2017 1

G Adventures has appointed Rachel Coffey as director of sales, UK and Ireland, and promoted Stu Darnley to the newly created position of national sales manager, UK. The changes come…

Appointments

Silversea appoints new managing director

Jill Sayles Dec 7, 2017 1

Silversea Cruises has announced that Peter Shanks is joining the company in the role of managing director, UK and Ireland.  Based in the London office, he will report to CEO Roberto…

Hotels

The Ascott scoops former Hotel Manager of the Year for national position

Alastair Newport Dec 6, 2017 26

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has announced the appointment of Mr Brian Tan as its new country general manager for Thailand. He will be responsible for overseeing the operations of Ascott’s…

Appointments

World’s top chef to star at the Morpheus Hotel in City of Dreams in Macao

Alastair Newport Dec 4, 2017 18

Macao's premier integrated resort is teaming up with one of the world's most celebrated chefs for a global culinary first, as City of Dreams announced that it will collaborate with the…

Appointments

ONYX Hospitality Group poaches terrific new VP of Operations

Alastair Newport Dec 1, 2017 22

Craig joins ONYX from Oakwood Asia-Pacific where he held the role of Vice President of Operations, overseeing the Group’s portfolio across the region as well as supporting the opening…

Appointments

AMEX signs former Global Business Travel Association India board member

Alastair Newport Nov 24, 2017

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) announces today the appointment of Ashish Kishore as the new Managing Director for GBT, India. In his new role, Ashish will have overall…

Cruise

Bhaya Group show faith in former cruise manager

Alastair Newport Nov 24, 2017 5

Luxury cruise operators, Bhaya Group has revealed that a former cruise manager has been appointed as general manager, with immediate effect.

Appointments

R Hotels appoints GM for Ramada Downtown Dubai

Jill Sayles Nov 22, 2017 9

R Hotels announces the appointment of Mark Fernando as new general manager of Ramada Downtown Dubai.  In his role, he will head the overall operations of the 181-key hotel.…

Hotels

InterContinental Pattaya catches big fish for GM

Alastair Newport Nov 22, 2017 14

The InterContinental Pattaya Resort has announced the appointment of super star as the resort’s new general manager, effective from October 1st 2017.

Appointments

Funway Holidays appoints key account manager

Jill Sayles Nov 22, 2017 13

Funway Holidays has appointed Amanda George as key account manager - North and Scotland.  George joins the team this week, in the newly created position. This follows the recent…

Hotels

Hard Rock Shenzhen’s pair of aces signal commitment to success

Alastair Newport Nov 15, 2017 17

Following its opening in September 2017, Hard Rock Shenzhen have shown they intend to nail down their presence in mainland China, with a canny pair of appointments, well versed in the…

Hotels

Pathumwan Princess’ stalwart GM checks out for his Dream job

Alastair Newport Nov 13, 2017 14

Dream Bangkok has announced the appointment of Matthieu Reynaud as the hotel’s new general manager, a French national with more than 20 years of extensive experience in hotel &…

Hotels

X2 Chiang Mai expects great things from award winning GM

Alastair Newport Nov 10, 2017 0

Ewan Taylor has been appointed general manager of X2 Chiang Mai Riverside Resort, the stylish new all-suite boutique resort which opened recently on the banks of the Ping River in Chiang…

Hotels

Centara: Markland Blaiklock to lead expansion project

Alastair Newport Nov 9, 2017 0

Centara Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Markland Blaiklock as deputy chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mr. Blaiklock will be responsible for steering the…

Appointments

Attraction World announces appointment of Simon Garrido

Jill Sayles Nov 8, 2017 2

Attraction World has announced the appointment of Simon Garrido who will head up the newly-expanded trade sales team.  This follows the recent appointments of Jodie Stuart, Business…

Hotels

Sarovar Hotels & Resorts reveal new GM for The Promenade

Alastair Newport Nov 8, 2017 22

Sarovar Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Vijay Raina as GM of The Promenade and Le Dupleix, Pondicherry, yesterday.

Cruise

South Pacific Cruise Alliance appoint new chairman

Alastair Newport Nov 6, 2017 17

The South Pacific Cruise Alliance has announced the election of its new chairman, David Vaeafe, from American Samoa.

Hotels

Pair of aces sign for SE Asia’s first Holiday Inn water park

Alastair Newport Nov 2, 2017 33

Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin is delighted to announce two senior appointments ahead of the resort’s opening later this year.  Franck Rodriguez has been appointed general manager of Holiday…

Hotels

Angsana Laguna Phuket appoint Michal Zitek

Alastair Newport Nov 1, 2017 17

Angsana Laguna Phuket is to announce the appointment of Michal Zitek as the new area general manager to lead the strategic growth and oversee all of the Angsana brand operations in…

Appointments

Hard Rock’s Asian expansion gains strategic momentum

Alastair Newport Oct 31, 2017 24

Furthering their expansion strategy efforts and commitment to growth in Asia, Hard Rock International has announced the promotion of Edward Tracy to chief executive officer in Asia.

Appointments

Rosewood appoints new corporate director of digital marketing and transformation

Alastair Newport Oct 27, 2017 16

Timothee Semelin has been appointed corporate director of digital marketing and transformation for Rosewood Hotel Group. In his role, Semelin will be responsible for building the hotel…

Appointments

AVANI Hotels & Resorts appoint Daniel Kipping as director of sales

Alastair Newport Oct 19, 2017 1

AVANI Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Daniel Kipping as director of sales for the upscale lifestyle brand.

Appointments

Anantara Vacation Club appoints new chief commercial officer

Alastair Newport Oct 19, 2017 0

Anantara Vacation Club, has announced that Maurizio Bisicky, formerly chief commercial officer, has been promoted to chief operating officer.  In his new role, Maurizio will add finance,…

Tourism

Wings “strategically and uniquely positioned” to dominate in Asia

Alastair Newport Oct 18, 2017 8

Wings Travel Management targets growth in Asia Pacific with Singapore Acquisition and Appointment of new VP.

Appointments

dnata Travel Europe appoints managing director

Jill Sayles Oct 17, 2017 17

Lisa McAuley has been appointed to the role of managing director, tour operations, dnata Travel B2B Europe.  The role sees McAuley leading the marketing, trade sales, and product…

Appointments

Olympic Holidays makes new team appointments

Jill Sayles Oct 16, 2017 17

Olympic Holidays’ new chief executive Clare Tobin has announced three senior appointments to the operator’s management team two weeks after she stepped up into the role.  The…

Appointments

SALA add muscle to senior management team

Alastair Newport Oct 13, 2017 7

SALA Hospitality Group has bolstered its Bangkok corporate office team by adding two new senior management positions, both of which will support the expansion of the company’s two primary…

Appointments

Santiburi Koh Samui appoints Adrian Hauenstein as new executive chef

Alastair Newport Oct 13, 2017 9

Koh Samui’s Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa, have announced award-winning Adrian Hauenstein as the luxury resort's new executive chef.

Appointments

Dr Mario Hardy agrees to stay at PATA

Alastair Newport Oct 12, 2017 15

The executive board of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has extended the contract of chief executive officer Dr Mario Hardy for a period of three years commencing January 1, 2018.

Hotels

Banyan Tree Phuket appoint Iron Chef Thailand

Alastair Newport Oct 11, 2017 15

Banyan Tree Phuket is to announce the appointment of Chef Ian John Thomason as its new executive chef. The winner of TV show ‘Iron Chef Thailand’ will bring innovation and culinary expertise…

Appointments

Andaz Singapore sign up Soren Lascelles

Alastair Newport Oct 11, 2017 32

Set to open this month, the new Andaz Singapore has announced the appointment of Soren Lascelles as the hotel’s executive chef. In his role, Soren will oversee all culinary operations, from…

Hotels

Four Points appoint Carl Volschenk as new GM

Alastair Newport Oct 3, 2017 15

Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15 have recently appointed Carl Volschenk as its new general manager

Hotels

Adrian Hauenstein is Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa’s new Executive Chef.

Alastair Newport Sep 29, 2017 19

Cedric Bonvin, general manager of Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa is proud of the hotel’s culinary credentials and feels Chef Adrian is the perfect choice to lead the resort's kitchen teams…

Hotels

Hilton: New Area President in Asia Pacific

Alastair Newport Sep 29, 2017 2

Hilton announced Alan Watts as executive vice president & president of Asia Pacific (APAC) this week. In his new role, Watts will oversee the operations of more than 200 Hilton…

Appointments

Intrepid Group appoints business development manager

Jill Sayles Sep 26, 2017

Intrepid Group has expanded its number of business development managers across the UK, with more employees out on the road.  The adventure travel operator has appointed Philippa…

Hotels

MSpa International appoint Patrick Huey as Group Director of Spa – Asia

Alastair Newport Sep 24, 2017

Currently on the Board of Directors of the International SPA Association (ISPA), Patrick joins Minor Hotel’s MSpa International in Bangkok from the Caribbean.  Patrick brings a…

Appointments

Banyan Tree Bangkok welcomes Alexander Sheppard as its new hotel manager

Alastair Newport Sep 21, 2017

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Alexander Sheppard as its new hotel manager for Banyan Tree Bangkok this week.  Originally from New Zealand, Mr. Sheppard…

Tourism

Destination Asia: Senior executive appointments

Alastair Newport Sep 19, 2017

Destination Asia, has announced new key management positions James (Jim) Reed, formerly CEO and one of the founders of Destination Asia Group, has been appointed executive chairman and…

Appointments

Crown and Champa Resorts announce new GM

Alastair Newport Sep 19, 2017

Crown and Champa Resorts has announced the appointment of Brad Calder as general manager of Hurawalhi Island Resort and the highly anticipated Kudadoo Private Island.  With over…

Appointments

New President & CEO of Crystal Cruises Announced

Alastair Newport Sep 17, 2017

Genting Hong Kong today announced the appointment of travel industry veteran Tom Wolber as the President & CEO of Crystal Cruises effective September 15th. Mr. Wolber brings over…

Appointments

Carlson Rezidor appoints Katerina Giannouka as president of Asia Pacific

Alastair Newport Sep 13, 2017

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, today announced the appointment of Katerina Giannouka as president, Asia Pacific. She will be based in Singapore, at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’s Asia Pacific…

Appointments

Monarch Holidays appoints national account manager

Jill Sayles Sep 13, 2017

Monarch Holidays has appointed a new national account manager to its trade sales team.  Jodie Stuart has joined the team this week, reporting into Simon Garrido, head of trade sales.…

Appointments

Faith Coetzee appointed new GM Singapore/Hong Kong/Manila for A2A Safaris

Michael Mackey Sep 8, 2017

A2A Safaris had made Faith Coetzee its new GM for its Singapore, Hong Kong and Manila team as demand for luxury travel services to Africa and Latin America booms, the company said in a…

Appointments

Rebecca Fraser joins TDUK as Sales Manager

Jill Sayles Sep 6, 2017

Experienced travel industry professional Rebecca Fraser has been appointed as sales manager at Travel Daily Media UK.  Rebecca joins from APL Media where she worked as sales &…

Appointments

Indian Hotels Company appoints new CEO

Megha Paul Sep 1, 2017

Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has appointed Puneet Chhatwal as its new CEO. He was earlier the CEO of Deutsche Hospitality, which owns the Steigenburger chain of hotels in Europe,…

Appointments

Cruise Nation appoints new head of product

Jill Sayles Aug 31, 2017

Cruise Nation has appointed Tracey James as its new head of product.  James joins the company with over 25 years’ experience in the travel industry, both in the UK and overseas. As…

Appointments

The latest appointments, including CWT’s new managing director for Asia

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2017

BINDU BHATIA has been named as Carlson Wagonlit Travel's new managing director for Asia Pacific, effective 1 September. She succeeds Kai Chan, who will be leaving the company. Ms Bhatia,…

Appointments

Formerly Delta exec becomes Jet’s new CEO

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2017

Vinay Dube has been announced as the new chief executive officer of Jet Airways. An experienced aviation professional with almost three decades of experience, Dube has held roles with…

Appointments

New managing director confirmed at Holiday Taxis

Jill Sayles Aug 3, 2017

Holiday Taxis Group has confirmed Ian Coyle as its new managing director.   Coyle has been with the company for the past seven years, more recently as SVP global sales, leading its global…

Appointments

Advantage Management Group appoints Sangita Makwana

Jill Sayles Aug 3, 2017

Advantage Management Group (AMG) has appointed Sangita Makwana as an account director, with immediate effect.  She will mainly be looking after Dubai Parks and Resorts. Machine was…

Appointments

The latest appointments, including new female heads at India Tourism and WTTC

Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2017

RAVNEET KAUR has become the new chair and managing director of the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), becoming the first women to hold the role. In a 29-year career, Ms Kaur…

Appointments

Deirdre Wells OBE appointed as chair of the Tourism Alliance

Jill Sayles Jul 26, 2017

The Tourism Alliance, the tourism industry’s umbrella body that represents 53 organisations, has elected Deirdre Wells as its new chair.  In taking on the one-year tenure, Wells…

Appointments

Royal Caribbean appoints new key account manager

Jill Sayles Jul 25, 2017

Royal Caribbean International has announced the appointment of Guy Farrow as key account manager for the UK & Ireland.  Farrow joins Royal Caribbean from FMCG equipment pooling…

Appointments

Voyages to Antiquity appoints head of marketing

Jill Sayles Jul 24, 2017

Richard Tarrant has joined Voyages to Antiquity as the new head of marketing.  Tarrant joins from Titan Travel where he held various senior marketing positions including head of…

Appointments

Riviera Travel strengthens agency sales team

Jill Sayles Jul 19, 2017

Riviera Travel has appointed Amanda Weir as agency sales support, as part of the company’s wider expansion of the agency sales team.  Formerly based in the operations department of…