ORTG names new CEO; GM appointed by Edinburgh’s Princes St Suites
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Isle of Man-based Online Regional Travel Group (ORTG) has promoted IT director Simon Goddard to the position of chief executive of the Group.
Simon joined the Company in 1999 originally as technical director of Wayfarers World Travel Limited before becoming director of Technology for the Group as a whole in 2007.
He became IT director in September 2011 with a responsibility for the company-wide technology and communications strategy including budgets and implementation.
With the announcement of this appointment, Brian Kelly, who founded the Group and who was previously chief executive, has been elevated to the role of chairman.
Brian will oversee the growth of the business into the Middle East and Africa.
Commenting on the changes, Brian Kelly, chairman of ORTG, said: “I am delighted that Simon has agreed to take up the reins as CEO of ORTG. Since founding the business over 30 years ago, it has changed dramatically and we have gone from strength to strength. It was always my ambition to move into other regions and we want to build on the success of our established online travel websites with the launch of FlyAbuDhabi.co.uk. The growth of the Group into new exciting regions globally is going to be my primary focus going forward and so I am moving away from the day-to-day running of the business.”
Simon Goddard, Chief Executive of ORTG added: “I look forward to working with Brian in driving the business forward. We have seen tremendous growth over the past few years and it is an exciting time to head up the Group.”
Fiona Mackenzie has been appointed general manager of Edinburgh’s Princes Street Suites.
Fiona has a wealth of knowledge gained at some of Scotland’s most prestigious properties over the last nine years.
Her CV includes roles at famous five-star properties Hotel Du Vin, The Edinburgh Residence, Turnberry Golf & Spa Resort and Enterkine Country House.
She will be responsible for driving revenue generation, team building and ensuring the best possible experience for guests of the complex, which is managed by the UK’s largest independent hotel management company, Redefine|BDL Hotels.
Stephen Harron, divisional director at Redefine|BDL Hotels, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Fiona to head up the team at Princes Street Suites.
“The apartments are an integral part of our UK-wide portfolio, and I’m sure that Fiona’s vast experience will only help it grow and succeed even more than it already has.”
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