Mauricio Patino joins Velas Resorts’ Meetings & Incentives Team as regional sales director
Velas Resorts in Mexico is pleased to announce the appointment of Mauricio Patino as Regional Sales Director for Meetings and Incentives.
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Chapman Freeborn appoints Linas Dovydenas as President IMEA
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas, President, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) as it continues to expand its presence in the region.
Gayla Guyse appointed general manager of Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Gayla Guyse as General Manager of the highly anticipated Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, the brand’s third property in…
FCM Meetings & Events appoints Victoria Deprez as UK & Ireland Business Leader
FCM Meetings & Events (FCM M&E), the long-standing event management specialist and flagship division of the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), has announced the appointment of …
RCI names Lucas Ramos as Senior Director, Travel & Membership – Asia, Pacific & India
RCI, a global leader in vacation exchange, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lucas Ramos as Senior Director, Travel & Membership – Asia, Pacific & India, effective…
Mabrian appoints Cristina Panizo as Head of Insights & Tourism Advisory
Mabrian builds up an experts’ team that provide data insights powered by its world-class travel intelligence platform.
Abdeali Zoomkawala appointed as director of operations at The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, Gulmarg
Abdeali Zoomkawala comes to The Khyber, Gulmarg with more than two decades of work experience in the hospitality industry.
Trevolution Group names Davit Karapetyan as CPO to Drive Product Strategy
Trevolution Group, a global travel leader announced the appointment of Davit Karapetyan as Chief Product Officer (CPO).
TAG announces major leadership expansion to support global growth
TAG (The Appointment Group, Ltd), an award-winning travel and event management company, is entering a new phase of growth, announcing a major company-wide reorganisation and expansion of key…
Bakuun appoints Marco Torrente as Group Chief Financial Officer
Bakuun Holdings, a leading technology provider in the travel and hospitality industry, proudly announces the appointment of Marco Torrente as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
FCM Consulting appoints Jason Kramer as Senior Air Consultant globally
FCM Consulting, a division of the flagship corporate travel business FCM Travel under its Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT) parent company, has named Jason Kramer as its new Air Category…
Bakuun welcomes Doros Theodorou as Group Chief Commercial Officer
Bakuun Holdings, a leader in travel technology innovation, is excited to announce the appointment of Doros Theodorou as Group Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Sereno Hotels welcomes Claudio Cadeddu as chief commercial officer
Sereno Hotels, the acclaimed creator, owner, and operator of some of the world’s most celebrated luxury properties, is pleased to announce the appointment of Claudio Cadeddu as Chief…
Minor Hotels welcomes Omar Romero as chief development and luxury officer
Romero is the latest addition to the hospitality group’s senior leadership team as it accelerates its global expansion plans.
PriceTravel Holding appoints Mikael Hellstrom as head of sales for USA & Canada
PriceTravel Holding, the fastest-growing distribution company in Latin America, announces the appointment of Mikael Hellstrom as the new head of sales for the USA & Canada markets for…
Alisha Shirodkar rejoins Tamarind Global as Vice President – Strategy
Tamarind Global, a notable homegrown full-service luxury agency for all hospitality, travel, and event requirements for individuals, agents and corporates, has recently announced the …
Bob W appoints Hervé Deligny as chief financial officer
Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator redefining the world of hotels and short-term rentals, has announced the appointment of Hervé Deligny to Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
RX appoints Hassan Merchant as Marketing Manager
RX, organisers of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), have appointed Hassan Merchant as Marketing Manager for the leading international travel trade show.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore welcomes Mamta Yadav as Director of Rooms
In her new role, Mamta Yadav is poised to elevate the guest experience through a transformative and strategic approach.
Tourism Australia appoints Jennifer Doig as regional general manager for South and South East Asia
Tourism Australia has announced the appointment of Jennifer Doig to the role of regional general manager South and South East Asia.
Lufthansa appoints Patrick Borg Hedley as GM Sales UK, Ireland and Iceland
Lufthansa Group announces Patrick Borg Hedley as the newly appointed General Manager Sales UK, Ireland and Iceland.
Hostaway appoints Cassie Fields as Chief Revenue Officer
Global vacation rental property management software Hostaway has announced the appointment of Cassie Fields as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
Emirates bolsters commercial team, with key appointments across the Middle East and Africa
Emirates has announced several appointments in its commercial team across key markets in the Middle East and Africa to help further strengthen the airline’s leading position and support its…
Journey Mentor appoints Mark Anzur as Executive Vice President of Sales
Journey Mentor announces the appointment of travel industry expert Mark Anzur as its Executive Vice President of Sales.
54 appoints Daniel Wright as Head of Tourism
Global sports and entertainment agency, 54, is seeking further growth in its capability to deliver high-impact tourism strategies for major sporting destinations and events with the arrival…
IndiGo nominates Isidro Porqueras as the COO
IndiGo nominates Isidro Porqueras for appointment, subject to regulatory approvals, as Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective 1 November 2024.
Air Charter Service appoints Robert Alleman as new CEO for its North American Time Critical Services
ACS Time Critical, part of the Air Charter Service Group, has appointed the experienced Robert Alleman as CEO of its North American Time Critical Services, based in the company’s Texas…
Sabre appoints Richard Viner as Head for Corporate Accounts for the UK & Ireland
Sabre Corporation announced the appointment of Richard Viner as Head for Corporate Accounts for the UK and Ireland.
Oneworld appoints Loren Neuenschwander as VP of Membership
The oneworld alliance announces the appointment of Loren Neuenschwander in the new role of Vice President, Membership.
Omni Hotels & Resorts appoints Annette Bales as VP, sales
Omni Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Annette Bales as the new Vice President of Sales.
GoNexus Group appoints Javier Arévalo as Managing Director of two new divisions: Global DMC Network and Hospitality Partnerships
GoNexus Group, a leading experiences and mobility travel group announces the appointment of Javier Arévalo as Managing Director of two new divisions: Global DMC Network and Hospitality…
Gulce Karsli-Rozenveld named CEO of Oojo
Trevolution Group, the 4th largest airline ticket consolidator in the US, has announced the appointment of Gulce Karsli-Rozenveld as the new CEO of its online travel agency, Oojo.
Mike Wright promoted to CEO of the Atcore Group
Travelsoft is proud to announce that Mike Wright will be promoted to become the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Travelsoft portfolio brand The Atcore Group effective 1st October 2024.
Akasa Air appoints Sejal Haribhakti Mody as its Chief Human Resources Officer
Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, announced the appointment of Sejal Haribhakti Mody as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective September 9, 2024.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta announces new executive director
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta announces that Julie Morgas Baca, will lead the non-profit organization as its new Executive Director.
Discover Geneva, Europe’s ultimate hidden gem for solo travellers
Named as one of the best places to visit in 2024 by European Best Destinations and the New York Times, Geneva offers a range of activities to keep solo travellers entertained.
Christian Schoch takes on role as Director India for Switzerland Tourism
Switzerland Tourism is pleased to announce Christian Schoch as the new Director India for Switzerland Tourism. Schoch is from Eastern Switzerland and began this role effective April this…
Taj Mahal, New Delhi appoints Dr. Anmol Ahluwalia as Area Director – Operations, and General Manager
Taj Mahal, New Delhi appoints Dr. Anmol Ahluwalia as Area Director – Operations and General Manager – Taj Mahal, New Delhi.
Cendyn appoints Jeff Cross as new Chief Financial Officer
Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, is excited to announce the appointment of Jeffrey A. Cross as Chief Financial Officer.
MDA Hospitality Solutions appoints Tito Ronchetta as vice president of operations
MDA Hospitality Solutions, the global leader in hospitality and premier provider of exceptional full-service training solutions for some of the world's most prestigious hospitality brands…
Rotana promotes Nadim Jamous to corporate vice president, architecture and design
Rotana, announces the promotion of Nadim Jamous as corporate vice president architecture and design, effective 1 August 2024.
Tamarind Global appoints Indranil Sen as head of human resources
Premier bespoke travel, wedding and event company, Tamarind Global, is pleased to announce the appointment of Indranil Sen as the new head of human resources.
Industry veteran Alex Saint joins Holibob as Chairman of the Board
Holibob has confirmed that it has added Alex Saint, founder & CEO of Secret Escapes, to its Board of directors as Chairman
Cloudbeds hires AI visionaries, Amit Popat and Nikhil Shah
Cloudbeds announced the strategic hiring of AI visionaries Amit Popat, Head of Machine Learning, and Nikhil Shah, Head of Data Science.
Loganair appoints Natalie Bush as the new Chief Operating Officer from December 2024
Natalie, who is currently the UK Director and Accountable Manager for TUI Airways, will join Loganair as part of its Executive Committee in December 2024, and will report to the CEO, Luke…
Virtuoso names Paul Kearney as Sr VP, Technology
Virtuoso, the global leader in luxury and experiential travel, has announced a new addition to its Senior Leadership Team, naming Paul Kearney as Senior Vice President, Technology, along…
Stone Wood Hotels & Resorts welcomes Abhijit Dey as Vice President
Stone Wood Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the appointment of Abhijit Dey as the new Vice President. With over 25 years of extensive experience
TBO.com appoints Gerardo Del Río as President of its International Business
TBO.com appointments Gerardo Del Río as President of its international business to drive global growth and take the company to the next phase of its evolution.
eRoam appoints Dylan Hearne as Head of Sales APAC
eRoam is excited to announce the recent appointment of Dylan Hearne as our Head of Sales APAC.
Vibe appoints Danny Girling as the new Business Development & Head of Partnerships – EMEA
Vibe is pleased to announce the addition of Danny Girling to its team, joining other notable industry figures such as Steve Barrass and non-executive Director Stephane Durand, both of whom…
Jeremy Canivet appointed general manager of the Jeddah EDITION
Jeremy Canivet has been appointed the General Manager of The Jeddah EDITION, from July 2024.
SeaDream Yacht Club appoints Jarrod Zurvas as the APAC Director of Sales
Boutique luxury cruise line SeaDream Yacht Club has appointed luxury cruise veteran Jarrod Zurvas as the company’s new Director of Sales for Asia-Pacific.
International SOS appoints Kate King as the Director of Global Travel Partnerships
International SOS, the risk mitigation company, has announced that Kate King has been appointed as their Director of Global Travel Partnerships.
Discova appoints Nicoline Dolman as Regional Contracting Leader
Starting July 1, Nicoline Dolman has been working at both a commercial and operational level, leading the contracting team in Asia to deliver a market product range for the region that…
Wendy Wu Tours appoints Sarah Kewley as Business Development Manager – New Distribution
Wendy Wu Tours, the touring specialist renowned for its exceptional group and tailored tours across Asia and South America, has appointed Sarah Kewley to the newly created role of Business…
Travel Nevada appoints Elsa Gomez as Global Market Manager and Yessenia Vega as Market Development Coordinator
The official destination marketing organisation for the state of Nevada, Travel Nevada, has made two significant new hires as they enter a new fiscal year, welcoming Elsa Gomez as Global…
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection appoints Sebastian Seward as VP and GM, Asia Pacific
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Sebastian “Seb” Seward as the Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific, coinciding with the introduction of new itineraries in the…
Scott Alboni appointed as the Global Chief Marketing Officer for the flagship corporate businesses of FCM Travel and Corporate Traveller
The Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT) is delighted to announce that Scott Alboni will take the reins as the Global Chief Marketing Officer for the flagship corporate businesses of FCM…
Rotana appoints Rory Coote as Corporate Director of Learning and Development
Rotana, one of the hotel management companies in the region with 77 operational properties in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye (MENAT), announces the appointment of Rory…
Rail Europe welcomes Robert From as Chief Growth Officer
Rail Europe, the reference brand for European train booking, is excited to announce the appointment of Robert From as Chief Growth Officer.
Farnborough Airport announces new chair of the Farnborough Aerodrome Consultative Committee
Farnborough Airport has announced the appointment of Colin Flack as the new Chair of the Farnborough Aerodrome Consultative Committee (FACC), bringing with him a wealth of industry and…
Destination DC announces Meade Atkeson as new board chairperson
Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, welcomes the appointment of Meade Atkeson as chair of the DDC Board of Directors.
Ileshaa Nijhawan joins Fairmont The Norfolk and Fairmont Mara Safari Club as the new Cluster Commercial Director
Fairmont The Norfolk and Fairmont Mara Safari Club proudly welcome Ileshaa Nijhawan as their new Cluster Commercial Director.
Emma McClarkin OBE appointed new Chair of the Tourism Alliance
At this year’s Annual General Meeting of the Tourism Alliance, the umbrella trade association for the UK’s tourism industry, Emma McClarkin OBE was appointed as its new Chair.
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas appoints Jaffery Othman as New Executive Chef
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, the acclaimed fine dining destination, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jaffery Othman as the new Executive Chef.
Centara boosts executive team with Ron Cusiter and Percy P. Muncherji
Centara Hotels & Resorts, adds two new highly experienced, talented and creative hospitality professionals to its executive team.
New Chair and Vice Chair for ATIA
The ATIA board has elected Christian Hunter as Chair, and Laura Ruffles has been elected Vice Chair alongside Graham Turner, who is returning as Vice Chair
Azamara Cruises strengthens leadership team with new executive appointments
Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion experiences and Extended Destination Days, announced appointments to the executive team leading the company in…
Royal Caribbean International has appointed Gerard Nolan as VP, EMEA
Royal Caribbean International has announced that Gerard Nolan has been appointed Vice President, Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA) at Royal Caribbean International.
Corendon Airlines appoints Christian Hein as new Head of Sales & Marketing
Christian Hein (58) has recently been appointed as the newly created role of Head of Sales & Marketing at Corendon Airlines.
Double promotion for Aimbridge EMEA’s UK operations team
Douglas Winfield and Steve Coulam have both been named Vice President – Operations for two of Aimbridge’s UK regions, stepping up from their previous positions as Directors of Operations…
Hahnair appoints Rachel Pascall as Vice President New Distribution
To underscore its commitment to the distribution landscape of the future and to strengthen and expand its product portfolio, Hahnair appoints Rachel Pascall as Vice President New…
Hurtigruten appoints Prini Patel as Head of Marketing, UK & EMEA
Hurtigruten has announced the appointment of Prini Patel as Head of Marketing, UK & EMEA for Hurtigruten.
Gebhard Rainer appointed as CEO of HX
HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) proudly announces the appointment of Gebhard Rainer as its new Chief Executive Officer.
PONANT promotes Deb Corbett as CEO APAC
PONANT has named Deb Corbett as Chief Executive Officer Asia Pacific, among a number of key executive changes in the region for the cruise line.
Virtuoso appoints Brigid McDonnell as the GM, Middle East & Africa
Virtuoso has appointed Brigid McDonnell as its first ever General Manager, Middle East & Africa to spearhead efforts of the network’s further expansion within the region.
Andrew Summers appointed as Regional Director for ACS Europe
Air Charter Service has announced that Andrew Summers has been appointed to the role of Regional Director for ACS’s Mainland European offices.
Abercrombie & Kent and Crystal appoint Evon Ler as Director of Sales, Asia
Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group are thrilled to announce that Evon Ler will join them in the new role of Director of Sales, Asia, working closely with Tony Archbold (VP, Sales, APAC,…
Hotel co 51 appoints Wayne Androliakos as new CEO
Hotel Co 51 is promoting experienced hospitality professional Wayne Androliakos as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Dusit strengthens its development team to propel global hotel expansion
Dusit International, has strengthened its global development team with two key appointments to spearhead hotel development efforts for Dusit Hotels and Resorts across Asia-Pacific, the…
HBX Group appoints Brendan Brennan as new CFO
The company has appointed Brendan Brennan, former CFO of ICON plc, as the new CFO, effective October 2024.
Kempinski Hotels appoints Barbara Muckermann as Group Chief Executive Officer
Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group Kempinski Hotels announces the appointment of Barbara Muckermann as Chief Executive Officer. Muckermann previously was responsible for leading Silversea…
Great Rail Journeys strengthen both US and UK leadership teams
The Great Rail Journeys group has announced promotions within its US and UK leadership teams, in a move to further company-wide support development and growth.
RMS cloud appoints David Murray as CEO
RMS Cloud, a global provider of property management software, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Murray as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 2024.
dnata enhances Singapore operations with new Managing Director, Neo Su Yin
dnata, a global air and travel services provider, announced the appointment of Neo Su Yin as the company’s Managing Director in Singapore.
Hurtigruten appoints David Chidley as Account Manager for the UK sales team
Hurtigruten, leaders in Norwegian coastal cruising, has announced the appointment of David Chidley to the UK sales team as an Account Manager as part of a restructure to strengthen trade…
The Lux Collective appoints Olivier Chavy as its next CEO
The Chairman of The Lux Collective (“TLC”) global luxury hospitality group, Arnaud Lagesse, has announced the appointment of Olivier Chavy as its next Chief Executive Officer.
Air Charter Service announces Arthur Guibert as the new CEO for its Swiss office
Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has announced Arthur Guibert as the new CEO for its Swiss office, in Geneva.
Sabre appoints Rajiv Bhatia as Executive Director, APAC Market Expansion
Sabre Corporation announced that experienced industry leader Rajiv Bhatia has joined Sabre to help advance its growth strategy in Asia Pacific.
OKU Hotels welcome new Vice President of Sales, Michael Vance
OKU Hotels is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Vance as Vice President of Sales. Joining ahead of the upcoming summer season, Michael brings a wealth of sales and marketing…
Mürren appoints Jürg Sutter-Salvisberg, as New Tourist Office Director
Mürren Tourist Office in Switzerland has appointed a new tourist office director, Jürg Sutter-Salvisberg, to start 1 May 2024. He will run the tourist office and sports centre and sit on the…
ORCA Holding appoints Pierre-Andre Pelletier as COO
Pierre-Andre Pelletier has recently joined ORCA Holding in the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO), where he oversees the Hotel operations of the ORCA Hospitality portfolio worldwide.
Jay Tusa appointed as Tourism Director for Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) announces the appointment of Jay Tusa as the new Tourism Director, effective 25 March 2024.
Fusion Hotel Group appoints David Roberts as COO
Fusion Hotel Group has announced the appointment of David Roberts as its new chief operating officer (COO), bringing on board a seasoned professional with some 20 years’ experience in the…
Anita Paic named new head of B2B Management including Vienna Convention Bureau
Seasoned industry expert takes the helm of B2B Management and Vienna Convention Bureau to bolster International Relations and Promote Congresses and Corporate Meetings in Vienna.
Hurtigruten appoints Tom Kerss as the World’s First Chief Aurora Chaser
Hurtigruten, the iconic leader in Norwegian coastal voyages, has proudly announced an unprecedented collaboration with esteemed Northern Lights astronomer, Tom Kerss.
TourReview appoints Juana Muro as new Chief Operating Officer
TourReview, the AI-driven travel review platform for the tours and activities sector, proudly announces the appointment of Juana Muro as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Sunlife appoints Beth Lewis as Sales & Marketing Manager for UK, Ireland & Scandinavia
Renowned hotel brand Sunlife has announced the appointment of Beth Lewis as Sales & Marketing Manager for the UK, Ireland & Scandinavia.
The Advantage Travel Partnership appoints Zoe Edwards as Commercial Manager
The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced that Zoe Edwards has joined the business as Commercial Manager, with immediate effect.
Azamara Cruises appoints Peter Ryan as New Business Development Manager in the UK
Azamara Cruises – the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days – has announced the appointment of Peter Ryan as Business Development Manager,…
HIAL Board appoints Paul Kelsall as CEO
The HIAL Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Kelsall as CEO. Paul, who has a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in the aviation sector will join HIAL on 20 May…
APT & Travelmarvel appoints Gary Speirs as Business Development Manager
Having recently announced the appointment of three new Business Development Managers (BDMs), APT & Travelmarvel has revealed that the final member of its all-new, agent-facing sales team…
John Roberts appointed to the Global Airlines Advisory Board
Following the first flight of 9H-GLOBL from the Mojave Air and Space Port, Global Airlines has added to its roster of A380 operational and maintenance experience with the appointment of John…
The Advantage Travel Partnership appoints Andrea Caulfield as MD- Global Business Travel
The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced the appointment of Andrea Caulfield-Smith to the position of Managing Director – Global Business Travel, effective 15 April 2024.
Loganair appoints Luke Farajallah as the new CEO
Luke Farajallah has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Loganair, effective Monday, March 4th. He has extensive experience in the UK regional airline sector, holding senior roles at…
James Thurlby to Head SKÅL International Thailand’s National Committee; Kanokros Sakdanares takes over as President of SKÅL Bangkok
James Thurlby, President of SKÅL International Bangkok has been appointed as the new President of SKÅL International Thailand following the resignation of outgoing president Kevin…
Shana Susan Ninan appointed cluster director of marketing for 17 Marriott International Hotels, South Asia
SAMHI Hospitality has announced the appointment of Shana Susan Ninan as Cluster Director of Marketing for their 17 Marriott hotels in India.
oneworld names Nathaniel Pieper as CEO
The oneworld® alliance named airline industry veteran Nathaniel (Nat) Pieper as its new CEO. Pieper, who is currently senior vice president of fleet, finance and alliances at oneworld member…
Gavin Williams appointed Operations Director at Southampton Airport
Southampton Airport has confirmed the appointment of Gavin Williams as Operations Director. Gavin will bring with him extensive industry experience having spent five years at Manchester…
HSMAI Europe appoints Kostas Ioannidis as Sales Advisory Board Chair for 2024
HSMAI Europe, the European arm of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), the industry’s leading advocate for intelligent, sustainable revenue growth globally,…
Hilton appoints Candice D’Cruz as Vice President of Luxury Brands for Asia Pacific
Hilton has announced the appointment of Candice D’Cruz as vice president of Luxury Brands for Asia Pacific.
Traveltek appoints Christian Sansom as the new Head of APAC
Travel technology specialist Traveltek is delighted to announce the appointment of Christian Sansom as the new Head of APAC.
NCL appoints Neil Brodie as vice president of ‘Experiences at Sea’, Charters, Meetings and Incentives (“CM&I”) and Events
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, announced the appointment of Neil Brodie as vice president of ‘Experiences at Sea’, Charters, Meetings and Incentives…
InterGlobe Enterprises appoints Aditya Pande as its CEO
InterGlobe Enterprises announces the appointment of Aditya Pande as its Group Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 01 March 2024.
Sabre appoints Samual Machado as Managing Director to spearhead agency business growth across India and South Asia
Sabre Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Samual Machado as Managing Director to oversee Sabre’s agency business across India and South Asia.
Luton Rising appoints Paul Kehoe CBE as independent ‘Board Chair’
Luton Rising is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Kehoe CBE as its new independent Board Chair. Kehoe, is a former Managing Director of London Luton Airport from 2001-2005 when it…
Turkka Kuusisto appointed CEO of Finnair
Finnair has appointed Turkka Kuusisto (44, MSc. Tech) as CEO of Finnair and he will start in this role on 11 July 2024 at the latest.
John Simeone appointed as the CEO of Jetstar Asia, while Barathan Pasupathi moves on
After nearly 12 years as Jetstar Asia’s Chief Executive Officer, Barathan Pasupathi will step down from the role to pursue other opportunities, effective 1 March 2024
P Balaji appointed as Group Head of Corporate Affairs by Air India
Air India has appointed P Balaji as the Group Head for Governance, Regulatory, Compliance (GRC) and Corporate Affairs. Balaji, who will join the newly-created position at Air India on…
APT & TRAVELMARVEL promotes Robin Griffiths to National Account Manager
APT & Travelmarvel has internally promoted its existing Business Development Manager (BDM) for Central England, Robin Griffiths, to the newly created role of National Account Manager, a…
Convention Center Authority announces reappointment of Board Members
The Convention Center Authority announces the reappointment of three board members. Robert Davidson, Barrett Hobbs, and Vonda McDaniel were reappointed by Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell…
Novotel Dubai Al Barsha appoints Haysam Gras as Cluster Director of Engineering
Novotel Dubai Al Barsha is delighted to announce the appointment of its latest Cluster Director of Engineering, Haysam Gras.
Silversea has appointed Takanobu Kobayakawa as the new Director of Sales for Japan, Korea
Silversea™ has announced the appointment of Takanobu Kobayakawa as the new Director of Sales for Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, effective from December 2023 and reporting to Adam…
AeroCloud appoints Jeff Gore as VP of Global Sales
Intelligent airport management platform, AeroCloud, announces that it has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Jeff Gore as Vice President (VP) of Global Sales.
Agilysys appoints Tony Marshall as VP and MD for Asia Pacific
Agilysys, a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services, announces the appointment of Tony Marshall to the position of Vice President and Managing Director for…
APT appoints Darren Birch as Marketing & CRM Manager
APT & Travelmarvel has announced the appointment of acclaimed travel industry marketeer, Darren Birch, to the role of Marketing & CRM Manager, UK & Ireland.
Michael Gnaegi appointed as the General Manager of Chatrium Grand Bangkok
Chatrium Grand Bangkok is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Gnaegi, a passionate Swiss Hotelier, as its new General Manager, effective November 2023.
Centara appoints Michael Henssler as new Chief Operating Officer
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, has strengthened its executive management team with the appointment of Michael Henssler as its new Chief Operating Officer
Maher Koubaa appointed as Amadeus Executive Vice President Travel unit and Managing Director, EMEA
In this newly formed and expanded role, Maher Koubaa will make use of his more than 20 years of travel industry experience to lead the implementation of Amadeus’ strategic vision in the…
Centara appoints Chen Thipvarodom as GM of Centara Ayutthaya
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chen Thipvarodom as the General Manager of the highly anticipated Centara…
Jose Manuel Aisa Mancho joins VFS Global as Chief Financial Officer
VFS Global has appointed Jose Manuel Aisa Mancho as its Chief Financial Officer effective 01 November 2023.
NJCC & JECC appoints Manuj Ralhan as the General Manager
Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre (NJCC) & Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) managed by Accor announced the appointment of Manuj Ralhan as the new General Manager.
Embraer Commercial Aviation appoints Marie-Louise Philippe VP Sales & Marketing, Head of Region for Europe & Central Asia
Embraer Commercial Aviation has appointed Marie-Louise Philippe Vice President Sales & Marketing, and Head of Region for Europe and Central Asia.
Peter Hunt will be joining Virgin Voyages as CFO
Peter will be joining Virgin Voyages as CFO, starting in early December. Peter Hunt is a seasoned executive, bringing with him significant financial and operational experience, not to…
Manpreet Bindra promoted to FCM Meetings & Events Leader of Asia
Bindra has spent the last 23 years working for FCTG and was previously the President of FCM Meetings & Events in India.
Qatar Airways Group appoints new Group Chief Executive
Qatar Airways Group confirms after 27 years of remarkable service, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, will be stepping down from his current position as Group Chief…
ITC Hotels, India elevates Atul Bhalla to VP Operations- North & West
In the recent re-organisation development; Atul Bhalla is elevated to the office of Vice President Operations for ITC Hotels North & West region.
A&K Travel announces several appointments and promotions
A&K Travel Group (AKTG), the parent company of luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent and cruise line Crystal, announced several new hires and promotions within its trade sales…
GainingEdge welcomes Mark Oliver Schloesser
GainingEdge is proud to announce that Mark Oliver Schloesser has joined its venue consulting team on 1 Oct 2023, focusing on convention & exhibition centre projects.
Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay announces Management team
Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay announces the appointment of its Management team.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces senior officer team to launch Seven Seas Grandeur
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces the inaugural senior leadership team that will deliver the unrivalled Regent experience on board the highly anticipated Seven Seas Grandeur™.
David Kondo appointed Head of Austrian Brand Experience
David Kondo will take over as Senior Director Austrian Brand Experience from 15 October 2023, and will thus be responsible for Austrian Airlines' entire marketing and product management in…
BESydney appoints Rahul Shah as Director for North America
BESydney has appointed Rahul Shah as Director for North America to lead the organisation’s presence across the US and Canada to maximise global meeting opportunities in both the Association…
Joyned appoints Sergio Vargas Johansson as Managing Director of Travel
Award-winning Jerusalem-based startup Joyned has announced the appointment of Sergio Vargas Johansson as its Managing Director of Travel.
AKA welcomes Scott Walsh as the EVP of Asset, Design & Development
AKA Hotels + Hotel Residences, the longtime pioneer in luxury long-stay residences and creator of the World’s Most Livable Hotels, announces the appointment of Scott Walsh, Executive Vice…
VFS Global appoints Tariq Ahmad as Head of Empowerment & Inclusion for UAE
Taking a step ahead in its commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), VFS Global has appointed Tariq Ahmad as its first-ever Head of Empowerment and Inclusion for UAE.
Orascom Development welcomes Stuart Leven as CEO of the Hotels Management Division
Orascom Development announces the appointment of Stuart Leven as Chief Executive Officer of Orascom Hotels Management (OHM)
DidaTravel appoints Ala Andriuta as Head of Destination Marketing
DidaTravel – a tech-driven global travel distribution company – has announced that Ala Andriuta has joined as Head of Destination Marketing
Jad Moukheiber appointed Chief Legal Officer and Member of the Management Board at Kempinski Hotels
Kempinski Hotels has appointed Jad Mouhkheiber as Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Member of the Management Board.
Centara Hotels & Resorts strengthens leadership team with key internal movements
Centara Hotels & Resorts announces strategic leadership changes within the organisation to further reinforce its commitment to delivering the highest standards of service across all its…
Singapore Tourism Board appoints Lim Kean Bon as the Area Director, India, South Asia, and Africa
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has announced the appointment of Lim Kean Bon as Area Director, India, South Asia, and Africa on September 1.
Scandic appoints Malin Selander as the new Communications Director
Malin Selander has been recruited as new Communications Director for Scandic Hotels Group where she will be responsible for the company’s external and internal communication.
Thapanee Kiatphaiboon commences her role as the new TAT Governor
Thapanee Kiatphaiboon commences her role as the new Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) starting 1st September 2023.
Swan Hellenic welcomes Anna Wolfsteiner to New European Role
Alfredo Spadon completes his pivotal contribution to relaunching the pioneering brand, passing the reins to Patrizia Iantorno in the expanded strategic role of Chief Commercial Officer
PONANT appoints Bratton as Senior Strategic Advisor
PONANT global CEO Hervé Gastinel has announced a significant new role for Sarina Bratton AM as the company’s Senior Strategic Advisor and Honorary Chairwoman Asia Pacific, formerly Executive…
Accor appoints Gilda Perez-Alvarado as Group Chief Strategy Officer
Accor announces that Gilda Perez-Alvarado, currently Global CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality, has been appointed as Group Chief Strategy Officer of Accor.
HVS appoints Sophie Perret as Managing Director, London
Global hotel advisory firm HVS has announced the appointment of Sophie Perret as managing director of its London office.
voco St. David’s, Cardiff appoints Konstantin Grimm as new General Manager
Iconic luxury hotel and spa, voco® St. David’s, Cardiff, is delighted to announce the appointment of Konstantin Grimm as its new General Manager.
ONYX Hospitality Group appoints Clare Goss as Director of Global Sales Area-UK & Ireland
ONYX Hospitality Group, a prominent name in South East Asia’s hospitality industry, is excited to announce the appointment of Clare Goss as the Director of Global Sales Area-UK &…
FCM Appoints Kevin Yang Wen Xuan as Commercial Director of China
Global business travel management company FCM announced Kevin Yang Wen Xuan's appointment as China's Commercial Director.
St. Moritz Tourismus AG Announces Marijana Jakic as the New CEO
The Board of Directors of the recently established St. Moritz Tourismus AG is pleased to announce the election of Marijana Jakic as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer.
Hong Kong Tourism Board announces senior appointment in Southeast Asia
Raymond Chan, Regional Director of Southeast Asia, will be relocating back to Hong Kong to assume the position of General Manager, Events & Product Development, effective 1 July 2023. …
Craig Liddle joins Abercrombie & Kent as Agency Sales Manager for the South-east
A&K, the leading provider of luxury travel, announces the appointment of Craig Liddle as the Agency Sales Manager for the South-east region.
Shiji appoints Ryan King as Senior Vice President for the Americas
Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, announced that Ryan King has been appointed Senior Vice President for the Shiji Americas.
Theo Panagiotoulias to be Star Alliance’s new CEO
Star Alliance, the world’s first and largest global airline alliance, is pleased to announce that Theo Panagiotoulias has been chosen to become its next CEO.
Angsana Laguna Phuket appoints Jan Lorenzen as Director of Food and Beverage
Angsana Laguna Phuket is pleased to announce the appointment of Jan Lorenzen as Director of Food and Beverage for the beachfront resort.
Ascott ramps up efforts to drive asset-light growth with key appointments in development team
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, today announced that it is expanding its global business development team with the appointment of…
Michael Trestl to be Executive Board member and CCO of Austrian Airlines for another five years
The Supervisory Board of Austrian Airlines AG has reappointed Michael Trestl (37) to serve as member of the Executive Board and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Austria’s national airline…
Angsana Laguna Phuket appoints the new executive chef Mirko Cappa
Angsana Laguna Phuket is thrilled to announce the appointment of Chef Mirko Cappa as the new Executive Chef of the resort.
Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford appoint Senior Management
Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford has announced two appointments to its senior management team, with the addition of Tommy So as the director of food and beverage and James…
AltoVita expands international female-led team to fuel innovation in the corporate accommodation sector
AltoVita, the corporate accommodation platform specialising in large enterprises has announced the appointment of several experienced female leaders to its team.
Abercrombie & Kent’s team continues to grow
Abercrombie & Kent Australia (A&K) have announced that Hannah Taylor will join the expanding A&K sales team in the role of Regional Sales Manager for Victoria, South…
Kurt Ekert to be the CEO of Sabre after Sean Menke
Sabre Corporation announced that Sean Menke, currently Chair of the company’s Board and its Chief Executive Officer, will transition to be solely Sabre’s Executive Chair of the Board,…
WebBeds promotes Lola Diaz to SVP Sales for Europe
WebBeds has bolstered its European leadership team by promoting Lola Diaz to SVP Sales, Europe, emphasising the importance of Europe as the largest source market region of its global…
Chapman Freeborn appoints James Edwards as General Manager – UK
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed James Edwards as General Manager – UK.
Chai Eamsiri designated as THAI New CEO
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) declared that Chai Eamsiri will be THAI chief executive officer from 1 February 2023.
Industry Appointments – November 2022
Here are the new Travel & Hospitality industry appointments for November 2022, a big congratulations from everyone at TD, we wish you every success in your new role. If you have moved…
Industry Appointments – October 2022
Here are the new Travel & Hospitality industry appointments for October 2022, a big congratulations from everyone at TD, we wish you every success in your new role. If you have moved…
Industry Appointments – September 2022
Here are the new Travel & Hospitality industry appointments for September 2022, a big congratulations from everyone at TD, we wish you every success in your new role. If you have moved…
Appointments – August 2022
Here are the new Travel & Hospitality industry appointments for August 2022, a big congratulations from everyone at TD, we wish you every success in your new role. If you have moved…
TourRadar announces Sarah Roos-Essl as their new Director of Content.
TourRadar, the world 's first Adventure Booking Platform, has announced San Francisco Bay Area tech veteran Sarah Roos-Essl as their new Director of Content.
Oakwood says ‘Ohayou’ to Osaka in summer 2018
Oakwood Worldwide is slated to open Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Shin-Osaka, with Yasuko Sugiyama as its GM, on the summer of 2018.
Capella makes a splash on Chao Phraya with new hotel, new GM
Capella Hotel and Resorts makes its debut in the Thai market by announcing both the Capella Bangkok and its new general manager, John Blanco.
Dr Mario Hardy agrees to stay at PATA
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.
Destination Asia: Senior executive appointments
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…
Royal Caribbean appoints key account manager
Royal Caribbean has announced the appointment of Melanie Wood, who recently joined the UK and Ireland sales team as key account manager.
Melanie has six years’ experience working…
