Virgin Australia to set up Adelaide crew base Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2013 Airlines and Aviation Virgin Australia will set up a new cabin crew base in Adelaide. The airline currently has approximately 180…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2013 Appointments MARK LIVERSIDGE has been appointed as Hilton Worldwide's new chief marketer for Asia Pacific. Liversidge, who…
JA Resorts rolls out phase 1 of online training Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2013 Hotels JA Resorts & Hotels recently completed the first phase of its online training programme, which was targeted…
“Urgent” need for new Asian pilots – Boeing Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2013 Airlines and Aviation Airlines in the Asia Pacific region are in "urgent" need of new pilots, Boeing has stated. Revealing its…
Air France KLM announces new UK management Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2013 UK Air France KLM has appointed a new general manager for the UK & Ireland market. Warner Rootliep has…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2013 UK Alan Murray has been named director of inclusive tour programmes at Air Partner. Murray will be responsible for…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2013 Airlines and Aviation Amadeus Asia Pacific has appointed Angel Gallego as its new president. Gallego will replace David Brett who has…
Thomson Cruises’ MD expands role Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2013 UK Thomson Cruises boss Fraser Ellacott is to take up more responsibility at the group in a new role. …
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2013 UK Junus bin Suhid has been appointed UK and Ireland director at Tourism Malaysia. Suhid was previously a deputy…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2013 Appointments Alila Hotels & Resorts has made a raft of appointments this week: The following have been hired as…
OALD obtains ISO 9001:2008 accreditation Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2013 Airlines and Aviation Oman Air Learning and Development (OALD) achieved the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certification. The…
The latest appointments Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2013 Appointments MIKE ROCK has been appointed sales manager for Central Asia and the Levant at British Airways. As part of his…
GCAA’s strengthens Emiratisation program Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2013 Human Resources The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is moving ahead strategically with its Emiratisation program. Two…
India proposes IHM in Uttar Pradesh Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2013 Hotels The Indian government has proposed to set up the Central Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Catering Technology…
Taleb Rifai re-elected UNWTO secretary-general Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2013 Appointments The head of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, Jordanian national Taleb Rifai, has been re-elected…
The latest staff appointments Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2013 UK Sébastien Bazin has been appointed chairman and CEO of Accor. Bazin joins the hotel group from Colony Capital,…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2013 Appointments Aurélien Poirot has been appointed as Anantara Bangkok Riverside Apartments as its new executive chef. Poirot…
New CEO for MSC Cruises Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2013 Appointments MSC Cruises has announced Gianni Onorato as its new chief executive officer. Onorato is to take up his new…
ANA buys Pan Am Flight Academy Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2013 United States Japan's ANA Holdings has purchased the Pan Am International Flight Academy, a US-based pilot training school.…
Norwegian announces Getaway’s captains Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2013 Appointments Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the two captains for new launch Norwegian Getaway. Seasoned captains…
The latest appointments – India Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2013 Appointments RAJAN KALRA has been appointed as Associate Director of Sales India, Sun International Hotels and Resorts, Southern…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2013 UK Charlie Cooper has been named UK sales manager at China Links Travel. Cooper has joined the company to develop…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2013 Appointments JOHN SLOSAR has been named as the new Chairman of Cathay Pacific Airways, John Swire & Sons, Swire Pacific,…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2013 Appointments JULIA ALVARO has been appointed director of sales and marketing at Dusit Thani Dubai. She brings with her 20…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2013 Appointments MARGRITH ETTLIN has become Silversea's first ever female captain. A Swiss national with extensive maritime…
Six Senses hires sustainable tourism expert Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2013 Hotels Sustainable tourism expert Costas Christ will join Six Senses as the company's new sustainability ambassador.…
PAL to recruit more staff Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2013 Airlines and Aviation Philippine Airlines (PAL) is hiring more staff as it expands its fleet and route map. The national carrier…
Accor to hire 30,000 staff in Asia Pacific Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2013 Hotels Accor is on a major recruitment drive in Asia Pacific, with the aim of hiring more than 30,000 new staff over…
Silversea appoints first female captain Mark Elliott Aug 9, 2013 UK Ultra luxury cruise line Silversea has appointed its first ever female captain, Margrith Ettlin – the first in…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2013 UK Paul Richardson has been appointed director of private jets at Air Partner. Richardson has held many financial…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Aug 6, 2013 Appointments KURT KNACKSTEDT has been named as the new President-elect of the Association of Corporate Travel Executives…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2013 Appointments Martin Modarelli has been named commercial director for LATAM Airlines Group in the UK and northern Europe.…
Oman Air holds workshop for senior management Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2013 Airlines and Aviation Oman Air is current gearing up its senior staff for the opening of its new airports. The airline has…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2013 Appointments LIM BOON KWEE has been announced as the new President of Dusit Fudu Hotels & Resorts, Dusit International's…
Appointments Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2013 UK Melisa Raffaelli has been promoted to director of sales at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa,…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2013 Appointments ARTHUR HOFFMAN has become the new President of the Expedia Affiliate Network. He joins the division from…
Travel Counsellors roll out training webinars Mark Elliott Jul 23, 2013 Human Resources The recent first of the shelf training webinar hosted by Travel Counsellors witnessed participation from over 500…
GCAA team concludes training in UK Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2013 UK A team from the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) recently participated in a training program. The…
Training Centre for Crowne Plaza Jordan Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2013 Hotels Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea Resort & Spa has received its first approved training center for the Highfield…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2013 UK Marriott hired country general manager Marriott International has hired Philip Papadopoulos as the new…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2013 Appointments BUHDY BOK has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President for Pacific Asia & China with Italian…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2013 Appointments MARCUS DUDLEY has been appointed executive assistant manager in charge of operations at Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta…
Abidos Hotels rolls outs training programmes Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2013 Hotels This summer Abidos Hotels has rolled out various training programs for its staff at Al Barsha and Dubailand.…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2013 Appointments HUGO MONTANARI has been appointed as the Director of Operations at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore. In this role,…
Etihad orders A380, Dreamliner simulators Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2013 Airlines and Aviation Etihad Airways has purchased seven full flight simulators (FFS) for its training academy in Abu Dhabi. The…
Giles Hawke confirmed as next MSC UK MD Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2013 UK Mediterranean operator MSC Cruises has announced that Giles Hawke will become the line’s new managing director…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2013 Appointments Julia Lo Bue-Said has been promoted to managing director of Advantage Travel Centres. In the changes Noel…
AirAsia India appoints CCO Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2013 Airlines and Aviation AirAsia has announced the appointment of Amisha Sethi as the Chief Commercial Officer for AirAsia India. In…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2013 Appointments CHERRY WANG has been named as Princess Cruises’ new Country Manager for China. No stranger to the Princess…
Princess opens five China offices Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2013 Appointments Carnival subsidiary Princess Cruises has announced it will be opening five new offices in China to target one…
Ras Al Khaimah TDA rolls out second TGT programme Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2013 Human Resources The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) rolled out the second batch of its Tour Guide Training (TGT)…
WRDC organizes training programs Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2013 Human Resources The Western Region Development Council (WRDC) in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2013 UK Kim All-Sampson and Kelley Coville have been named international tour and travel trade manager and group sales…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2013 Appointments THIERRY ANTINORI has become Emirates' new Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer responsible…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2013 UK Jesper With-Fogstrup has been promoted to new managing director of The LateRoomsGroup. With-Fogstrup joined the…
Cox & Kings/Holidaybreak grows management Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2013 Appointments Cox & Kings and Holidaybreak Group have expanded its management team as it plots its future growth.…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2013 Appointments RICHARD BAKER has been appointed as Mandarin Oriental's new Executive Vice President and Operations Director…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2013 Appointments John Taker has been appointed vice president, beach sourcing at GTA. Taker has joined the company as it looks…
Giles Hawke rumoured to be joining MSC Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2013 UK Giles Hawke, the outgoing Carnival UK sales & customer services director is rumoured to be in talks with…
Qatar Airways’ boosts nationalisation programme Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2013 Airlines and Aviation Qatar Airways' Nationalisation Department recently welcomed 35 undergraduates to their internship programme for the…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2013 Appointments MARK DeCOCINIS has been appointed President & Chief Operating Officer of One&Only Resorts, the luxury…
Royal Caribbean makes senior appointment Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2013 Appointments The world’s second biggest cruise company, Royal Caribbean has named Carol Schuster as its senior vice…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2013 Appointments PRASHANT SHARMA has been appointed resort manager for Mövenpick Beach Resort Alkhobar. He brings with him over 18…
Virgin Australia to offer ‘Best Job’ Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2013 Airlines and Aviation Virgin Australia has joined Tourism Australia's 'Best Jobs in the World' campaign, by offering its own new…
oneworld offers online agent training Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2013 Airlines and Aviation The oneworld alliance has launched a new online training scheme for travel agents. oneworld Academy will…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2013 UK Tim Williamson has joined Monarch Airlines as director of customer experience and marketing. Williamson will…
Etihad Airways to host recruitment drive in Brazil Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2013 Airlines and Aviation Etihad Airways will roll out a major recruitment drive in Brazil, following the launch of its Sao Paulo - Abu Dhabi…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2013 Appointments DANIEL FUEGLISTER has been named as the new General Manager of the Swissôtel Kunshan, in eastern China's…
Hurtigruten hires SVP Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2013 Appointments Norwegian cruise operator Hurtigruten has appointed Vidar Engen as senior vice president for product &…
Cabinet approves IHM Jagdishpur Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2013 Human Resources The Union Cabinet today has approved the proposal for setting up of the Central Institute of Hotel Management,…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2013 Appointments MANOJ CHACKO has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Kuoni Business Travel, Kuoni India. Prior…
Latest UK appointments Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2013 UK Denise Von Wald has been named as Tourism Australia's new regional general manager for the UK & Northern…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2013 Appointments MARK SIMMONS has been appointed as Outrigger's new Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Asia Pacific. An…
IHG partners with IIMT Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2013 10 Hotels InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced a formal partnership with the Institute for International…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2013 17 Appointments MATTHEW VARLEY has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for Wego.com in Asia Pacific and Middle East. Varley…
Latest UK appointments Mark Elliott May 30, 2013 10 UK Abbey Thomas has been appointed business development manager at On the Go Tours. Thomas joins the tour operator to…
The latest industry appointments Mark Elliott May 30, 2013 1 Appointments MATTHEW VARLEY has been announced as the new Chief Operating Officer of Wego, based at the travel search site's…
Latest UK appointments in UK Mark Elliott May 23, 2013 20 UK Karen Spencer has been named business development executive for North England and Scotland as MSC Cruises.…
Royal Caribbean appoints CFO Mark Elliott May 22, 2013 0 Appointments US-cruise line Royal Caribbean has revealed that Jason Liberty will become the firm’s chief financial officer…
Asian tourism salaries rise, but staff satisfaction wanes May 22, 2013 17 Tourism Boards Salaries among tourism employees in the Asia Pacific region are rising, but workers are becoming increasingly…
Etihad recruits airberlin pilots May 22, 2013 0 Airlines and Aviation Etihad Airways has announced the recruitment of more than 50 pilots from its partner airline, airberlin. The…
Carnival appoints VP of nautical and safety Mark Elliott May 20, 2013 20 Appointments Carnival Corporation has hired Richard J. O’Hanlon as its vice president of nautical and safety operations for…
Bassam Zakaria of The Cove Rotana Resort, Ras Al Khaimah Mark Elliott May 20, 2013 16 Appointments BASSAM ZAKARIA has been appointed director of rooms at The Cove Rotana Resort Ras Al Khaimah. He brings with…
Latest UK appointments Mark Elliott May 16, 2013 10 UK Victoria Sturley has been named as marketing executive at AITO. Sturley joins the association from Ocean World…
AirAsia India appoints Mittu Chandilya as CEO Mark Elliott May 16, 2013 16 Airlines and Aviation AirAsia India’s Board of Directors have appointed Mittu Chandilya as the chief executive officer (CEO) of AirAsia…
The latest industry appointments – Asia May 16, 2013 16 Appointments MITTU CHANDILYA has become the first CEO of AirAsia India. Assuming the role on 1 June 2013, Chandilya has…
CityJet pilots call for strike Mark Elliott May 15, 2013 14 Airlines and Aviation France- based pilots at CityJet have called for a two-day strike later this week. The pilots’ union could…
Hapag-Lloyd announces new chief executive Mark Elliott May 15, 2013 0 Appointments TUI AG has appointed Karl Pojer as chief executive of its cruise line, Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten. …
‘Best Job’ finalists set for Aussie showdown May 15, 2013 1 Tourism Boards The finalists of Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ campaign have been selected, and will now travel…
Strong demand for personal service drives Travel Counsellors growth Mark Elliott May 15, 2013 1 Human Resources Travel Counsellors’ UAE operations have witnessed consistent growth since its launch in September 2012. …
Resort Hoppa, A2B name new MD for global roll-out Mark Elliott May 13, 2013 16 UK Transfer companies Resort Hoppa and A2B has announced a new managing director as it plots international…
Anantara steps up CSR efforts May 13, 2013 18 Appointments Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has upped its environmental efforts with the appointment of a new worldwide…
Recruitment and retention trends in Middle East Mark Elliott May 13, 2013 15 Human Resources On-the-spot hiring is an emerging trend for personal branding as against traditional resumes. This was highlighted…
New appointments – India Mark Elliott May 10, 2013 18 Appointments ANUPAM BANERJEE has been appointed as the Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore. Chef Anupam will be…
The latest appointments – India Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2013 0 Appointments ANDREAS KRAEMER has been appointed as the General Manager for Hilton’s first leisure property in India – Hilton…
The latest appointments – Asia Mar 28, 2013 11 Appointments TAREQ BAGAEEN has been promoted to the position of Area Director of Sales & Marketing for Bangkok and Laos,…
Latest industry appointments – India Mark Elliott Mar 22, 2013 18 Appointments RAJESH JHINGON has been appointed as the Vice President for Operations at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts. In…
Latest UK staff appointments Mark Elliott Mar 21, 2013 13 UK Louise Bates has been appointed as the new partnerships development manager for the north at Holiday Extras.…
Compagnie du Ponant makes appointment Mark Elliott Mar 21, 2013 0 Appointments French luxury operator Compagnie du Ponant has appointed Herve Bellaiche as executive vice president sales.…
MAS A380 cabin crew get iPads Mar 21, 2013 14 Airlines and Aviation Malaysia Airlines' (MAS) cabin crew working aboard the airline's Airbus A380s have started using iPads.…
The latest industry appointments – Asia Mar 21, 2013 8 Appointments DEBORAH KERR has been appointed Chief Product and Technology Officer for Sabre. Formerly with Hewlett Packard…
Award ceremony for Bahrain Airport staff Mar 19, 2013 15 Bahrain Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) held an award ceremony at the Movenpick hotel to honour the employees who contributed…
Beirut airport workers threaten strike action Mar 18, 2013 8 Human Resources Staff at Beirut’s international airport have warned the government that they will join strike action by civil…
The latest industry appointments – India Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2013 13 Appointments JATINDER PAL SINGH has joined the Le Meridien Kochi as the Executive Chef overseeing Food & Beverage production…
The latest industry appointments — Asia Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2013 0 Appointments STUART LLOYD has been appointed Acting Publisher of Travel Daily Media. Lloyd, who is a former Senior Director…
Latest staff appointments in UK Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2013 9 UK Our weekly look at who has a new job in the UK and European travel industry Stuart Lloyd has been appointed…
Employee development high for Elaf Group Mark Elliott Mar 12, 2013 16 Human Resources Staff motivation results in increased and enhanced performance. These facts were highlighted in recent studies…
Latest appointments Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2013 11 UK Paul Verhassk has been appointed chief operating officer at the Visit USA Association. Verhassk has built his…
Etihad Airways focuses on Absher initiative Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2013 12 Airlines and Aviation Etihad Airways has recruited more than 260 Emirati nationals to its workforce through the Absher initiative. …
Hotels ‘fuelling job growth’ Mark Elliott Mar 7, 2013 12 UK Hotels and the catering industries are fuelling jobs growth in the UK, according to the British Hospitality…
The latest industry appointments – Asia Mar 7, 2013 17 Appointments ROBERT WILLIAMS has been named as British Airways' new Regional General Manager for Southeast Asia, based in…
Thomas Cook to cut 2,500 jobs Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2013 17 UK Thomas Cook is to close 195 shops and cut 2,500 jobs as a continuation of its restructuring plans and digital…
The latest industry appointments – Asia Mar 5, 2013 9 Appointments AKIRA MORENA has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of GHM's Chinese hotel management company, Ahn Luh.…
Airbus Middle East partners with TLE Mark Elliott Mar 4, 2013 14 Human Resources Airbus Middle East inked a partnership agreement with The Little Engineer (TLE). Through its partnership with…
Boeing seals union deal, but strike still looms Feb 21, 2013 16 Airlines and Aviation Boeing has come to an agreement with its engineers' union over a new contract, but the threat of industrial…
The latest industry appointments – Asia Feb 21, 2013 10 Appointments ALEX ALT has been appointed President and General Manager of Sabre Hospitality Solutions, effective April 2013.…
New sales manager for Regents Seven Seas Cruises Mark Elliott Feb 11, 2013 16 Appointments Regent Seven Seas Cruises has appointed Ralph de Klijn as sales manager for Europe. As of 4 February, de Klign will…
The latest industry appointments – Asia Feb 7, 2013 14 Appointments GEORGE HARB has been announced as Travelport's new Managing Director for China. Harb has been working for…
SIA to release 76 pilots Jan 31, 2013 18 Airlines and Aviation Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced plans to will release 76 pilots. The move will see the captains, all of…
Travelport boosts online training Jan 29, 2013 1 Human Resources Travelport has signed a new deal that will significantly expand the scope of its recently-launched online training…
Princess Cruises appoints new head of sales Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2013 1 Appointments Carnival subsidiary Princess Cruises has announced the appointment of Alex White as its new head of sales in the…
Portman Travel CEO appointed chairman of RADIUS Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2013 16 Appointments Michael Hare, CEO of Portman Travel has been appointed as chairman of global travel management company RADIUS. He…
Finnair CEO to resign Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2013 18 Airlines and Aviation The CEO of Finnair, Mika Vehviläinen, has announced that he is to leave the company to take charge of Cargotec, as…
New appointment at SeaDream Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2013 8 Appointments Luxury small ship operator SeaDream Yacht Club has announced the appointment of Graham Andrew as UK director for…
The latest industry appointments – Asia Jan 17, 2013 1 Appointments KAPIL CHOPRA has become the new President of The Oberoi Group, responsible for Oberoi and Trident Hotels in India.…
IHG expands academy in China Jan 15, 2013 16 Hotels InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched a new IHG Academy in China - its 150th worldwide. The IHG Academy…
SIA signs to train Singaporean students Jan 10, 2013 21 Airlines and Aviation Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with three Singapore-based polytechnics,…
The latest industry appointments – Asia Jan 10, 2013 0 Appointments KATHLEEN TAN has become the new Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia Expedia, overseeing the Expedia brand, AirAsiaGo…
American Airlines boss named next Virgin Atlantic CEO Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2013 8 Airlines and Aviation American Airlines’ Craig Kreeger is to become chief executive of Virgin Atlantic, it has emerged. Kreeger, who has…
Centara to train Maldivian hoteliers Jan 7, 2013 17 Hotels Centara has launched a new programme to train Maldivian hoteliers. The scheme will see personnel from the Centara…
Elegant launches online agent training Mark Elliott Jan 2, 2013 18 Hotels Elegant Hotels Group has launched an online training scheme for travel agents. Six modules are now available…
The latest industry appointments – Asia Dec 20, 2012 8 Appointments JAMES RHEE has been announced as AirAsia's new Chief Executive Officer for North Asia, covering Japan, Korea, China…
ATR opens Singapore training centre Dec 19, 2012 16 Human Resources Turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has officially opened its new training centre. The facility, which will train…
Agent training for BVI to relaunch Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2012 16 UK The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board is to relaunch its Natures Little Secrets Agents online training programme…
Accor addresses gender inequality in hotel management Dec 14, 2012 18 Hotels Accor aims for women to represent 50% of its hotel managers worldwide, with an intermediary target of 35% by 2015,…
British Airways to cut 400 jobs Mark Elliott Dec 4, 2012 18 Airlines and Aviation British Airways has confirmed that 400 jobs are to go on the line’s short haul routes. The positions, which are…
The latest industry appointments – Asia Nov 23, 2012 16 Appointments ADWIN CHONG has been appointed General Manager of the Crowne Plaza Danang. Chong brings more than 25 years'…
The latest industry appointments – Asia Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2012 0 Appointments JOHN M. SCOTT III has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Orient-Express Hotels. Scott, 47,…
Fresh start for TMS Asia-Pacific Accor Greater China Nov 12, 2012 16 Australia Travel industry recruitment specialist TMS Asia-Pacific has been sold to a joint consortium consisting of current…
Marriott launches new training scheme in Bangkok Nov 5, 2012 15 Hotels Marriott International recently hosted the first ever 'Lifestyle University' educational programme, aimed at…
The latest appointments – Asia Nov 1, 2012 16 Appointments PATRICK ANDRES has been named as Travelport's new Vice President and Regional Managing Director for the Asia…
Subodh Kant Sahai resigns Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2012 16 Tourism Boards Subodh Kant Sahai, Tourism Minister for India has resigned over the weekend. Sahai will be replaced by…
American to hire 1,500 cabin crew Oct 17, 2012 1 Airlines and Aviation American Airlines has announced plans recruit more than 1,500 new flight attendants over the next year. The…
Marina Bay Sands donates to hotel training school Oct 15, 2012 2 Hotels Marina Bay Sands has provided a SG$150,000 (US$123,000) donation to help develop new hospitality training…
New appointment – Al Habtoor Group Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2012 17 Appointments MOHAMMED FADHEL AL MAZROOEI has been promoted to managing director from director of operations at Al Habtoor Group.…
New appointments – Royal Golf Club Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2012 1 Appointments JORDAN FAIRWEATHER has been appointed the Golf Course superintendent for Royal Golf Club. In his new role, he…
New appointments – Evason Ma’In Hot Springs Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2012 1 Appointments MOHAMMAD FAROUQ has been appointed Executive Chef at the Evason Ma'In Hot Springs and Six Senses Spa. He brings…
New appointments – Intercontinental Aqaba Resort Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2012 9 Appointments BERTRAND MARGERIE has been appointed resident manager at Intercontinental Aqaba Resort. Margerie comes with 24…
New Appointments – Tibiaan Properties Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2012 15 Appointments ROGER BEAUMONT has been appointed chief operating officer for Tibiaan Properties. His new role would focus on the…
Major corporations tackle human slavery Sep 25, 2012 0 Human Resources A group of international corporations, including the some of the travel industry’s major names, are banding…
Finnair plans to cut 100 cabin crew Mark Elliott Sep 24, 2012 17 Airlines and Aviation Finnair has announced plans to remove 100 flight attendants from its workforce, in a bid to cut costs. The…
The latest industry appointments – Asia Sep 21, 2012 14 Appointments SORAJAK KASEMSUVAN has been named as the new President of Thai Airways International, replacing Piyasvasti Amranand…
Air Canada to hire hundreds of new staff Sep 21, 2012 0 Airlines and Aviation Air Canada has unveiled plans to hire at least 900 employees over the next 12 months. The recruitment drive will…
ITB Asia aims to find future leaders of travel Sep 21, 2012 14 Human Resources A new initiative will be undertaken at this year’s ITB Asia trade show, trying to find the future leaders of the…
The latest appointments – Asia Sep 14, 2012 19 Appointments PIER LUIGI FOSCHI has been appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the newly-formed Carnival Asia.…
MoT gets additional secretary Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2012 1 Appointments The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has appointed a Girish Shankar as the new Additional Secretary. In his new role,…
Laos hotel school unearths city walls Sep 12, 2012 0 Human Resources Hospitality teachers and students in Laos made an unusual discovery recently, when they unearthed a section of the…
Abacus, Kuoni Academy sign training partnership Mark Elliott Sep 7, 2012 16 Human Resources Abacus International and Kuoni Academy have announced a strategic partnership to become education partners for…
Travelport supports GTTP Sep 7, 2012 10 Human Resources Travelport has signed a new partnership with the Global Travel & Tourism Partnership (GTTP), an educational…
The latest industry appointments – Asia Sep 6, 2012 1 Hotels TRACY DEDMAN has been announced as British Airways' new Regional General Manager for Greater China and the…
Dusit Thani ties up with Swiss hotel school Sep 4, 2012 18 Hotels Dusit Thani College has launched a new international hospitality programme in tandem with the famed Swiss…
Kingfisher pilots strike indefinitely Aug 29, 2012 0 Airlines and Aviation A decision taken by Mumbai-based pilots to strike indefinitely from today could spell the end for Kingfisher…
Aviation growth outpaces skills development Aug 29, 2012 16 Airlines and Aviation Boeing predicts that South West Asia will need 31,000 pilots and 33,100 technicians over the next 20 years. In…
China to lead global pilot demand Aug 27, 2012 9 Airlines and Aviation China will need 71,000 new pilots over the next 20 years, 15% of the world's total demand. This is the latest…
Industry Appointments – Cathay Pacific Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2012 19 Appointments BRIAN YUEN has been appointed as Country Manager UAE & Oman for Cathay Pacific. He will be responsible for…
Industry Appointments – Dubai Holdings Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2012 15 Appointments STEPHEN MURPHY, former Group CEO, Virgin Group, has been appointed Non-Executive Chairman for Dubai Holding. SIR…
Industry Appointments – Grosvenor House Apartments Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2012 14 Appointments ASTRID BRAY has been appointed General Manager of Grosvenor House Apartments by Jumeirah Living. She brings with…
Industry Appointments – Airberlin Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2012 17 Appointments STELLA WARMUTH has been appointed Area Manager Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa for Airberlin. She will be…
Industry Appointments – Pullman Deira City Centre Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2012 16 Appointments JEAN-PHILLIPE BITTENCOURT has been appointed General Manager for Pullman Deira City Centre Dubai. In his new role…
UK appointments 23Aug12 Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2012 19 UK A round-up of movers and shakers in the travel industry this week. Jason Lewis has been named director of sales…
The latest appointments – Asia Aug 23, 2012 16 Hotels ED FULLER has been announced as the new President of California-based consultancy company Laguna Strategic…
FHRAI promotes employment generation Aug 19, 2012 15 Human Resources In support of the Tourism Minister’s vision for 2016 which aims to generate 24.4m additional jobs in tourism, the…
UK Appointments 09Aug12 Mark Elliott Aug 9, 2012 17 UK Sam Ballard has joined Travel Daily Media as online editor. Based in London, Ballard will oversee Cruise News UK…
Kuoni India gets new MD Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2012 20 Appointments Kuoni India has announced the appointment of Rajeev G Wagle as its new Managing Director with immediate effect. In…
Qantas wins key union ruling Aug 8, 2012 14 Airlines and Aviation Qantas has won a decision allowing it to outsource ground handling work. Mediation body Fair Work Australia upheld…
The latest appointments – Asia Aug 8, 2012 15 Appointments TIMOTHY SOPER has become Hilton's new Vice President of Operations for Japan, Korea & Micronesia. The move…
HKIA aims to recruit nearly 6,000 new staff Aug 3, 2012 11 Human Resources Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is hosting a major recruitment event with the aim of hiring almost 6,000 new…
GCAA ink MoU with Global Aerospace Logistics Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2012 13 Human Resources UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) recently inked a memorandum of…
The latest appointments – Asia Jul 26, 2012 16 Appointments CHRIS ADAMS has been named as the new General Manager of the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas. A New…
Anantara launches e-learning programme Jul 25, 2012 14 Hotels Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has launched a new e-learning programme for its hotel staff.Developed in…
The latest appointments – Asia Jul 13, 2012 0 Appointments KOAY PENG YEN has been announced as the new Group Chief Executive Officer for Tiger Airways, effective 10 August…
Staff Appointments 12th July 2012 Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2012 8 UK Tricia Regan (pictured) has joined as interim general sales manager at Cruise & Maritime Voyages while Michelle…
China Airlines extends pilot recruitment Jul 12, 2012 16 Airlines and Aviation China Airlines (CAL) is expanding its recruitment of pilots to cater for new route launches and aircraft…
World to need 460,000 new pilots – Boeing Jul 11, 2012 16 Airlines and Aviation Boeing has forecast that the world will need almost half a million new commercial pilots in the next 20 years, as…
New head of consumer sales at BA Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2012 7 Airlines and Aviation British Airways has appointed Chris Rankin as its new head of consumer sales, starting on 3 September. Rankin…
Air India pilots end strike Jul 4, 2012 19 Airlines and Aviation Air India pilots have ended their 58-day strike. The damaging industrial action, which is believed to have cost…
Staff Appointments 28/06/12 Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2012 9 UK Latest movers and shakers in the travel industry including Isle of Man tourism, Tourism New Zealand and more. …
The latest appointments – Asia Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2012 0 Appointments STEVE ODELL has been appointed as Silversea’s new President for Europe & Asia Pacific. Odell brings 28…
Air France to slash more than 5,000 jobs Jun 22, 2012 13 Airlines and Aviation Air France has announced a new restructuring plan which will lead to the loss of more than 5,000 jobs. By the end…
Staff appointments 21/06/12 Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2012 18 UK Movers and shakers in the travel industry this week. Alexandra Sanchez has been named as commercial manager at Air…
The latest industry appointments – Asia Jun 21, 2012 15 Appointments CHRISTOPHER LUXON has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Air New Zealand. Luxon, who currently…
Boeing boosts flight training in China Jun 19, 2012 15 Human Resources Boeing has expanded its flight training facilities in China. The company has introduced a new B787 Dreamliner…
Latest industry appointments – Muscat Dunes Hotel Al Khuwair Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2012 15 Appointments AJAI PUNJ has been appointed general manager of Muscat Dunes Hotel Al Khuwair. Punj brings with him over 21 years…
Latest industry appointments – Sharq Village and Spa Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2012 0 Appointments CARSTEN FRITZ has been appointed general manager of Sharq Village and Spa. In his new role, Fritz is responsible…
Staff Appointments 14/06/12 Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2012 14 UK David Millili has been appointed chief executive officer of Pegasus Solutions. Millili previously served a dual…
Fresh union row for Qantas Jun 14, 2012 18 Airlines and Aviation Qantas became embroiled in yet another union dispute today. The Australian airline filed an application with Fair…
JW Marriot Marquis Dubai holds recruitment drive Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2012 16 Hotels Thousands of applicants were part of the recruitment drive across three-days for the soon-to-open JW Marriott…
Alan Joyce named as new IATA chairman Jun 12, 2012 6 Airlines and Aviation The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has named Qantas CEO Alan Joyce as its new chairman. Joyce…
Industry Appointments – Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand and Hilton Beirut… Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2012 17 Appointments GEORGES KARAM has been appointed director, sales and marketing for Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand and Hilton Beirut…
Industry Appointments – Kempinski Residences and Suites Doha Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2012 15 Appointments WISSAM SULEIMAN has been appointed general manager for Kempinski Residences and Suites Doha. Suleiman's career in…