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Jumierah appoints Xander Labuschange as General Manager of Hospitality for Jumeirah Thanda Safari
Xander brings over two decades of luxury hospitality experience to lead one of South Africa’s most exclusive Big Five nature reserves
Thomas Reynaert takes charge of IATA’s global advocacy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Thomas Reynaert as its new senior vice-president for external affairs.
Nicolas Kassab named general manager of Umana Bali
Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Nicolas Kassab as its new general manager.
Tennis star Jannik Sinner is Explora Journeys’ new brand ambassador
MSC Group’s luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand Explora Journeys announced its partnership with world-renowned tennis champion Jannik Sinner, who will serve as the brand’s new ambassador.
Jonathan Lallemand is new managing director at Rosewood Luang Prabang
Rosewood Luang Prabang announced that Jonathan Lallemand has been appointed as its new managing director.
Chef Janaína Torres named godmother of the Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises has named the best female chef in the world Janaína Torres as godmother of Celebrity Xcel, the first Brazilian chef to be appointed as such for a major cruise line.
Rodrigo Buanafina takes the helm at Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
Pioneering Maldivian barefoot luxury resort Gili Lakanfushi announced that Rodrigo Buanafina was promoted to the post of general manager as of 4th August.
Rico Picenoni is Langham Hospitality’s first-ever global head of residential
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) welcomed Rico Picenoni as its first-ever global head of residential earlier this week.
Stuart De San Nicolas is new general manager at Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas
Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas announced the appointment of Stuart De San Nicolas as its new general manager.
Armand Thieblemont takes on sustainability post at Six Senses Uluwatu, Bali
Six Senses Uluwatu, Bali announced that Armand Thieblemont took on the post as its regional director for sustainability as of 1st June 2025.
Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group presents its new global advisory board
Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG) announced the formation of an industry-leading Global AKTG Advisory Board today, 8th August.
Nobuki Sato to take over as president of Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment Inc
Okada Manila’s operating firm Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment, Inc (TRLEI), the operator of Okada Manila announced an upcoming transition in its leadership team today, 7th August.
Thomas Vidal is the new GM at Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills announced that Thomas Vidal formally took over as its new general manager on Friday, 1st August.
Angeles Yugdar is Virtuoso’s new general manager for Latin America and the Caribbean
Global luxury and experiential travel network Virtuoso announced the appointment of Angeles Yugdar as its new general manager in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Shane Morley returns to Crystal Symphony as cruise director
Experience-driven cruise line Crystal just announced the return of Shane Morley as cruise director aboard Crystal Symphony.
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