Dewing to steer growth for Aurora Expeditions in UK
Aurora Expeditions has named travel and cruise industry veteran Jos Dewing as its first-ever managing director in the UK, to spearhead growth in the key UK market
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FCM’s new head of marketing to boost momentum in Asia
Jones will be responsible for managing and overseeing marketing campaigns and initiatives to drive growth across the region including Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, mainland China for FCM…
Julia Simpson becomes CEO and president in WTTC
WTTC announces the departure of current CEO Gloria Guevara and appointment of IAG executive committee member, Julia Simpson, as its president and CEO, effective 15 August
Vacaay welcomes Tristan Freedman as regional director North America
Australian-owned travel tech platform, Vacaay, has added industry stalwart Tristan Freedman to its team as Regional Director as the company continues to grow its global presence.
New appointment: PATA gets first Asian American woman head
Liz Ortiguera will now become next chief executive officer effective 17 May 2021 for PATA succeeding Dr. Mario Hardy who will finish his term at the end of May
Michelle McKinney Frymire becomes CEO at CWT
CWT, the business-to-business-for-employees travel management platform, announced the appointment of Michelle McKinney Frymire as chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from 1 May 2021
Saraid Carey is the new general manager of Hyatt Regency Brisbane
Hyatt Regency Brisbane has announced that Saraid Carey assumed the position of general manager.
Walsh takes charge as IATA head to steer global growth
IATA has announced that Willie Walsh has officially taken on the role of director general of the organisation after Alexandre de Juniac
Ermanno Zanini is the new regional VP and GM of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
Luxury hospitality company Jumeirah Group has appointed Ermanno Zanini as the new regional vice president and general manager of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, its flagship hotel in the United Arab…
Jeh Wadia steps down as GoAir MD
Wadia Group-controlled GoAir said that Jeh Wadia has stepped down as the managing director, while industry veteran Ben Baldanza has joined its board as vice-chairman
Marriott appoints new CEO and president to lead its recovery from Covid-19 pandemic
Hotel giant Marriott International has now appointed Anthony “Tony” Capuano as chief executive officer and Stephanie Linnartz as president of the group
James Air to head Vacaay’s new London office
Australian-owned travel tech platform, Vacaay, has recruited James Air to head its new London office as regional manager UK & Europe
Waterstone opens UK office with Mark Anderson to head new operation
Waterstone, the sales, marketing and communications consultancy focused exclusively on supporting the luxury travel advisor community in North America, has opened a UK office based in London
Secretary-general Pololikashvili nominated to lead UNWTO for four more years
The Executive Council of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has expressed its continued support for secretary-general Zurab Pololikashvili
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives welcomes Jesper Soerensen as new general manager
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, the brand’s newest resort, today announced the appointment of Jesper Soerensen to general manager for the property.
A Danish national fluent in…
Steve McLaughlin joins Aurora Expeditions for Asia-Pacific growth
Australian-owned Aurora Expeditions welcomes cruise industry veteran Steve McLaughlin as its new director of sales in Asia-Pacific
Herman Kemp helms new Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh
Hyatt has appointed renowned hospitality professional Herman Kemp as general manager of Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, the largest internationally branded hotel in the heart of Cambodia’s…
IATA chief Alexandre de Juniac to step down
IATA announced that Alexandre de Juniac, director general and CEO will step down from his role at the association effective 31 March 2021 and will be replaced by Willie Walsh, former CEO of…
New CEO signals exciting chapter for Aurora Expeditions
Australian-owned Aurora Expeditions has welcomed Monique Ponfoort as CEO, marking the start of an exciting new chapter in small-ship expedition travel
British Airways’ CEO calls for urgent introduction of testing to get people flying again
In his first public appearance since being named British Airways’ new CEO last week, Sean Doyle gave the keynote address at Airlines 2050: Beyond the Crisis
PATA unveils new chair and executive board to lead industry into post-Covid future and beyond
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the ratification of the new PATA executive board to lead the tourism industry into the future and beyond
Virgin Australia CEO Paul Scurrah to step down in November
Paul Scurrah will stand down when Virgin is formally handed in early November and former Jetstar boss Jayne Hrdlicka will take over as CEO.
John De Fries is the new President and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority
John De Fries has accepted the offer to become the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s new president and CEO.
Tourism Fiji raises toast to women power and Bula Spirit
Tourism Fiji has announced the appointment of three new highly experienced and knowledgeable directors to its board
New head at Discova to steer operations for Europe
Global destination management company, Discova, has announced a new appointment for UK and Europe
Cycas Hospitality announces five senior executive appointments
Cycas Hospitality has appointed five operational and commercial hospitality experts to help supports its European expansion plans.
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa names new President and COO
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, and MGM Resorts Luxury Destination, has announced the appointment of Melonie Johnson as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
New African gems mining-inspired resort in Pattaya gets new GM
The Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya has appointed Supakit Uasamphanchai as the new general manager and Supa-arpha Itthikaiwan as director of marketing and sales effective…
Dave Hilfman interim head of GBTA
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has named travel industry leader Dave Hilfman as its interim executive director. Hilfman, who retired from United Airlines as senior vice…
CFO Wolfgang Jani to leave Austrian Airlines
Wolfgang Jani, chief financial officer of Austrian Airlines, will leave the company as at the end of August. He assumed the position of CFO and member of the executive board in April…
Britta Beringer takes over as director at Steigenberger in Mallorca
The five-star Steigenberger Hotel & Resort Camp de Mar, which is operated by the RIMC Hotels & Resorts Group, officially reopened for business on 1 July following weeks of…
Michael Erfert to steer sales growth for Eurowings
Michael Erfert, currently head of global sales in steering, products and processes in Hub Airlines' Lufthansa Group, will join Eurowings as head of sales on 15 August 2020. In addition…
Tanja Gruber’s new role for Austrian Airlines
Tanja Gruber, head of communications distribution and media relations of Austrian Airlines will assume the role of corporate spokeswoman and head of corporate communications on an…
A change at the helm of IntercityHotel after more than three decades
Joachim Marusczyk will hand over executive responsibility for IntercityHotel to Christian Kaschner with effect from 14 September. Marusczyk, who is stepping down of his own accord, has…
Christine Dilger to look at growing demand in Australia and New Zealand
Red Elephant Reps has appointed a new sales director for its global team to cover Australia and New Zealand. Based in Brisbane, Christine Dilger will work closely with the company’s…
Gulf Air appoints new strategy and planning director
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has appointed Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa as director of strategy and planning to manage one of the airline’s main business units that is…
Steigenberger Hamburg gets new GM
Eckart Pfannkuchen has now been appointed general manager of the 131-room Steigenberger Hotel Treudelberg Hamburg. In this new capacity, he will be responsible in future for all…
Iris Steinmetz appointed as senior director in HRS
Hospitality & Retail Systems (HRS) has announced the appointment of Iris Steinmetz to the position of senior director of operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). After…
New Alma Resort welcomes commercial director
A talented hospitality professional with rich experience in sales and marketing and a passion for volunteering has been named Alma’s commercial director.
German national Martin…
Vakkaru Maldives appoints new director
She arrives at Vakkaru Maldives with an innate understanding of what makes holidaying in this idyllic island nation so special
Inspiremyholiday eyes UK growth with enhanced tech and consumer polls
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Erica Antony to steer CWT’s go-to-market strategy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Abercrombie & Kent strengthens sales team
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Global Travel Group appoints new head
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…
Appointment of a new general manager at New World Saigon Hotel
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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…
G Adventures boosts support to agents
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
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
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…
Singapore Tourism Board gets two area directors in India
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”
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
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…
Genting HK announces new Dream appointment
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…
Hilton GM: 17 years in the Arabian Peninsula
In this exclusive interview, we ask Nader Halim, cluster GM at Hilton, about building relationships, dealing with the pressure, and his recipe for success.
IATA appoints SpiceJet chief on board of governors
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…
Carsten Spohr is new IATA chairperson
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…
Israel Ministry of Tourism appoints Sammy Yahia as director
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…
Coral Expeditions: “We have identified the UK as a key international market”
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.
Building blocks: Construction veteran gives hotel renovation and makeover advice
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!
A hotel GM’s take on fashion, culture and hands-on leadership
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.
Pavilions Hotels & Resorts announce key appointment for new Asia role
Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has announced it has found the right candidate for its of regional director of sales in Asia, role -- Ludovic Gallerne.
“Creativity is key”: GM of The St. Regis Doha
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…
“Nothing replaces the human factor”: GM of The Westin KL
The Westin KL's new GM talks about patience, communication and the value of movement in a career.
Marriott appoints new CDO to drive Middle East ambition
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…
Glass ceiling cracks: Sharihan Al Mashary becomes first female GM in Dubai
Emaar Hospitality Group's newest appointee at Manzil Downtown, Sharihan Al Mashary, is dubai’s first female Emirati general manager.
What it takes to be a next-gen hospitality professional
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.
Taking the next step: Bidroom co-founders bring new leadership to fuel growth
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…
Portier hires travel tech grandee Olivier Dombey to become a “very serious player”
Portier Technologies, has announced the appointment of Olivier Dombey as its new chief operating officer based out of the company’s Bangkok office.
Building upon legacy: The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
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.
Hard Rock Hotel London: “The atmosphere will be like nothing else”
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.
From selling shampoo to CEO: European Vacation Rentals Henrik Kjellberg reveals secrets when moving jobs
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…
Rosewood makes key appointment for new Bangkok property
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…
Amadeus ramps up Airport IT in APAC with two senior appointments
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…
BHMA sign up Paul Wilson to help spearhead expansion
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.
Guestline appoints Robert Gorby as chief marketing officer
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…
Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh launches Saudisation programme
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…
Infinite Luxury appoints hospitality veteran as Kata Rocks GM
Infinite Luxury has announced the appointment of Somjai Tungkoo as general manager of Kata Rocks resort in Phuket, Thailand.
New Villa Mahabhirom Chiang Mai GM promises resort will become “market leader”
Villa Mahabhirom Chiang Mai, which translates into English as the villa of great pleasure, has appointed Holman Fong as its new general manager.
AKSARA Collection promote Matthew C Hindmarch to director of hotels and resorts
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…
Kevin Tatem to make “immediate impact” at Frontdesk Anywhere
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,…
CWT Meetings & Events new senior director to harness APAC MICE potential
Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s dedicated MICE division CWT Meetings & Events has signed up Sam Lay, as its new senior director for Asia Pacific.
Wendy White to “accelerate the path” for next generation of women entrepreneurs at Egencia
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…
Livn staffs up and expands into India & Asia with key appointments
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.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts break the glass ceiling with new executive appointments
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…
137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok unveils new hotel manager
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…
Tom Enders declares “the ideal candidate” for CEO Airbus Helicopters
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…
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.
InterContinental Hotels promote seasoned executive to MD for Europe
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has appointed industry leader Karin Sheppard as Managing Director for IHG across its European business.
Uniworld expands its sales team
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…
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.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts give Marc Descrozaille the nod as MEA President
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has promoted Marc Descrozaille to president Middle East & Africa (MEA), effective 1st February 2018.
Fred. Olsen appoints Ben Williams as head of marketing
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.…
“Privileged and honored” New GM of The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort revealed
Marriott International has appointed Marwan Fadel as the General Manager of The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi.
Wendy Wu appoints business development manager
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…
Hilton unveil new leadership for India
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…
GM for new Park Hyatt Jakarta, set to open this year, revealed
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…
Funway Holidays appoints agency sales executive
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…
Pullman Hotel Hanoi names Simon P Rindlisbacher as new GM
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…
bmi appoints director marketing & customer
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…
Leeu Collection appoints area general manager
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…
Veteran Hyatt hotelier to lead first Hyatt Regency in Beijing
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…
Virgin Atlantic present new Country Manager for India
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…
Michael Wu to spearhead AHG China expansion with 3 new brands
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…
Grand Hyatt Taipei names Jan-Hendrik Meidinger new GM
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…
Santiburi Koh Samui: new GM to push “ever-higher levels of personalised hospitality”
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…
Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort unveil brand new GM
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.
Cosmos appoints director of sales
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…
Atlantis, The Palm makes new appointment
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…
Travellanda appoints Vikki Barclay
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…
New AirAsia X Berhad Chief Financial Officer named
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…
Eastin Hotel Makkasan Bangkok CEO appoints new GM
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…
Air New Zealand unveil new head of South East Asia
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.
AirAsia Beyond Aviation – New CEO for Digital Transformation Aireen Omar
AirAsia has announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved senior leadership changes, in line with the AirAsia Group’s new digitalisation strategy.
Marriott International unveil luxury hospitality specialist as new VP
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…
G Adventures strengthens sales team
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…
Silversea appoints new managing director
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…
The Ascott scoops former Hotel Manager of the Year for national position
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…
World’s top chef to star at the Morpheus Hotel in City of Dreams in Macao
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…
ONYX Hospitality Group poaches terrific new VP of Operations
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…
AMEX signs former Global Business Travel Association India board member
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…
Bhaya Group show faith in former cruise manager
Luxury cruise operators, Bhaya Group has revealed that a former cruise manager has been appointed as general manager, with immediate effect.
R Hotels appoints GM for Ramada Downtown Dubai
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.…
InterContinental Pattaya catches big fish for GM
The InterContinental Pattaya Resort has announced the appointment of super star as the resort’s new general manager, effective from October 1st 2017.
Funway Holidays appoints key account manager
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…
Hard Rock Shenzhen’s pair of aces signal commitment to success
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…
Pathumwan Princess’ stalwart GM checks out for his Dream job
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 &…
X2 Chiang Mai expects great things from award winning GM
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…
Centara: Markland Blaiklock to lead expansion project
Centara Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Markland Blaiklock as deputy chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mr. Blaiklock will be responsible for steering the…
