Category Archives: Travel Human Resources

Brussels Airport House launched – one-stop service and information about working at Brussels Airport

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Brussels, Belgium, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (October 21, 2013) saw the official opening of Brussels Airport House:  a unique one-stop service in the heart of the airport terminal where all useful information about working at Brussels Airport is centralised. The Brussels Airport House is a joint initiative of various partners and government agencies active in the… Read the full news article

Jeremy Sidman appointed Director of Banquets at Four Seasons Resorts Lanai

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Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A., 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resorts Lanai announces the promotion of Jeremy Sidman to Director of Banquets. Previously, Sidman served as Food & Beverage Manager overseeing Kailani restaurant at Manele Bay. “Jeremy has been with our team here at Four Seasons Resorts Lanai since 2010 and I can’t think of a better leader to take our banquet team to… Read the full news article

Dr. Lothar Steinebach and Andries B. van Luijk to join Air Berlin PLC’s Board of Directors

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Berlin, Germany, 2013-10-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dr. Lothar Steinebach, longstanding Chief Financial Officer at Henkel AG, and aviation expert Andries B. van Luijk are set to join Air Berlin PLC’s Board of Directors as of today. Dr. Steinebach has worked for a total of 32 years for Henkel AG & Co KGaA; from 2003 until 2012, he… Read the full news article

Fabrice Vulin appointed Caprice Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

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Hong Kong, China, 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong announces the appointment of Fabrice Vulin as Caprice Chef. Decorated with awards and with vast experience from Michelin-starred kitchens across France, Vulin moves to Hong Kong in November 2013 with his first new Caprice menu expected to be plated and presented in early 2014. Hailing from Briançon, France, Vulin has… Read the full news article

Joie de Vivre Hospitality founder Chip Conley joined Airbnb as Head of Global Hospitality

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Kicks off Global Hospitality Campaign to Educate and Empower Host Community San Francisco, Calif., 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airbnb, the community marketplace to list, discover and book unique accommodations around the world, today announced that Chip Conley, founder of the award-winning, boutique hotel company, Joie de Vivre Hospitality, has joined the company as the Head of Global… Read the full news article

Maria Jagla appointed General Manager Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh announces the appointment of Maria Jagla as new General Manager of the Red Sea Resort. Maria is a hotel veteran who made the switch to Four Seasons twenty years ago, having first started in the “land down under” in Sydney, Australia.  Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh is Maria’s 9th Four… Read the full news article

New partnership between Singapore Airlines and Singapore Workforce Development Agency expected to benefit about 800 new SIA cabin crew members each year

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Joint release with WDA, 2013-09-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new partnership between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) is expected to benefit about 800 new SIA cabin crew members each year. As part of the collaboration, new cabin crew members who graduate from the 15-week Cabin Crew Readiness Programme (CCRP) will achieve a… Read the full news article

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) wishes to thank Ms. Kate Chang for her eight outstanding years dedicated service to PATA

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Thailand, 2013-09-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)bids farewell to its much admired Regional Director – Greater China, Ms. Kate Chang, who has accepted a position with the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Bureau in the Beijing office. The Executive Board thanked Ms. Chang for her dedicated service to PATA for the last eight years… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines named three new managing directors: Bennie Johnson, Sunae Park and Sandy Stelling

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SEATTLE, 2013-09-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has named three new managing directors, who come from within Alaska Airlines with a combined 54 years of experience. Bennie Johnson has been named managing director, flight crew management systems. Johnson has been with the airline for 30 years. He previously headed the airline’s pilot crew management team and worked… Read the full news article

Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG Christoph Franz to step down as of 31 May 2014

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2013-09-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christoph Franz, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, has told Wolfgang Mayrhuber, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, that he will not be available to renew his contract when it expires on 31 May 2014. “After a total of nearly 15 years in the Lufthansa Group, this was… Read the full news article

Promising young employees award “The Egon Steigenberger Prize” won by Josina Ingrassia and Carola Födisch

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2013-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The traditional approach adopted by the Frankfurt-based Steigenberger Hotel Group has always been to put staff at the very heart of its business. Initial and continuing training and the fostering of up-and-coming talent are also important objectives. The Egon Steigenberger Prize, an award given to promising young employees, was instigated for this… Read the full news article

Kenya Airways appointed Willem Alexander Hondius CEO for its new low-cost carrier subsidiary Jambo Jet Limited

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Nairobi, 2013-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Board of Kenya Airways has appointed Willem Alexander Hondius as Chief Executive Officer of Jambo Jet Limited, the airline’s new low-cost carrier subsidiary. Announcing the appointment, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Titus Naikuni, said: “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Willem Hondius as Chief Executive Officer… Read the full news article

Ethiopian Aviation Academy announced it graduated 254 Trainees

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2013-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Aviation Academy graduated 71 cabin crew, 43 aviation maintenance technicians and 140 marketing professionals, including trainees from Equatorial Guinea, in a ceremony held at Ethiopian Airlines headquarters on September 5, 2013. Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Tewolde GebreMariam, said “Human resource development is one of the four pillars of our… Read the full news article

Martin Furlong named new head chef at Stapleford Park

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2013-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stapleford Park has named new head chef as being Martin Furlong, who takes on the helm of the kitchen this September. Marking his new role within Rutland Pride magazine who recognise Stapleford Park as being the restaurant of the month for September Martin states “Stapleford Park is so beautiful that it sets… Read the full news article

Swissport International Ltd appointed Jean-Luc Payot new CEO Swissport Geneva

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Swissport International Ltd, leading provider of ground and cargo services to the aviation sector, is introducing Jean-Luc Payot as new CEO Swissport Geneva with effect 1st September 2013. Jean-Luc Payot will take over responsibility as CEO at Swissport in Geneva from Michel Glorieux, who will leave the company end of August to pursue new challenges outside… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group appoints Torsten Van Dullemen General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Manila

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Hong Kong, 2013-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Torsten Van Dullemen as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Manila effective immediately. Mr Van Dullemen has held several senior hotel management positions within the Group. He first joined the company in 2004 as Resident Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. He was also… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines is looking for new flight attendants

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Miramar, Florida, 2013-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is seeking caring, reliable, energetic and fun friends to join its flight attendant team. The growing airline that saves people money on travel with ultra low fares, optional services and low total prices is hosting open houses for new flight attendant jobs on Wednesday, September 4… Read the full news article

Enterprise Holdings recognized by career site Glassdoor with Talent Warrior Award for its social recruiting

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Social Network Critical to Enterprise’s Recruitment and Hiring of College Graduates ST. LOUIS, 2013-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Glassdoor today recognized Enterprise with its inaugural Talent Warrior Award, a list of the top 10 companies which excel in social recruiting. Enterprise Holdings – which owns and operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental… Read the full news article

Kim Aguirre appointed director of aviation at Silicon Valley’s Airport Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)

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Veteran manager at Silicon Valley’s Airport to stepup when Bill Sherry retires next month SAN JOSE, Calif., 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kim Aguirre has been promoted to director of aviation for Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) by City Manager Debra Figone to take the place of Bill Sherry who retires on September 27. The San José City Council ratified her appointment today after a national recruitment. Aguirre has served as assistant… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group’s Cross Mentoring programme turns 15 years, guarantees women are optimally promoted across companies

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2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mentoring is a tried and tested method in the Lufthansa Group for the promotion of equality of opportunity for women and men within the context of personnel development. In September, the Cross Mentoring programme already initiated by Lufthansa in 1999 will start with the 15th generation of women with professional ambitions. Currently,… Read the full news article

Dianne Sassenhagen Appointed New Senior Tourism Sales Manager at San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau (SACVB)

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San Antonio, TX, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dianne Sassenhagen, CTA joins the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau (SACVB) – Tourism Division as the new Senior Tourism Sales Manager. Dianne has been with the SACVB for six years and was formerly the National Sales Manager for the Midwest Region. In her new role, she will be… Read the full news article

Philippe Kronberg new General Manager at Stamford Plaza Brisbane

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Brisbane, Australia,  2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stamford Hotels and Resorts announce the appointment of Philippe Kronberg as General Manager at Stamford Plaza Brisbane. Philippe returns to Brisbane directly from his most recent position as General Manager at Hilton Pattaya, Thailand. Before then he worked with Hilton Worldwide around the globe including China, Japan, Australia and Europe working… Read the full news article

Key Customer Innovation and IT appointments at Alaska Airlines

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SEATTLE, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has named three new managing directors to strengthen its growing Customer Innovation and Information Technology divisions as part of an effort to become the easiest airline to fly. “These new positions highlight Alaska Airlines’ continued investment in customer-friendly technology and innovation,” said Kris Kutchera, the carrier’s vice president of… Read the full news article

Byron Hayter appointed Executive Head Chef L’Horizon Hotel Jersey

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2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — L’Horizon Hotel have welcomed new Executive Head Chef, Byron Hayter to their team. Byron has been making waves in the local food world and after cheffing at boutique Silks Hotel and the acclaimed Stocks Hotel in Sark, food provenance is high on Byron’s list of priorities: “In the Channel Islands – and here… Read the full news article

The Waldorf Astoria New York announced the appointment of Matthew Schindler as the hotel’s chef de cuisine

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Chef to oversee famed kitchens of New York institution’s dining outlets NEW YORK, 2013-08-12— /travelprnews.com/ — The Waldorf Astoria New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Schindler as the hotel’s chef de cuisine. Schindler brings more than 20 years of culinary experience in a variety of venues and kitchens to the Waldorf Astoria’s famed… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia announced over 330,000 applied for its global competition ‘Best Jobs in the World’ as the successful candidates arrive in Australia

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2013-08-12— /travelprnews.com/ — After a hard fought global contest involving more than 330,000 hopefuls from 196 countries, the first of the successful candidates in Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ begin arriving in Australia this week to take up their dream roles. First to arrive is French online marketer, Elisa Detrez, who begins her job… Read the full news article

Jerome Astolfi appointed General Manager at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas

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Hong Kong, 2013-08-06— /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is delighted to announce the appointment of Jerome Astolfi as General Manager at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire. Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas’ Forbes Five-Star restaurant is the only restaurant in the United States by the celebrated three-star Michelin chef, Pierre Gagnaire. “We are delighted to welcome Jerome to the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas team…. Read the full news article

Kings Island started hiring for its Halloween Haunt

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KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kings Island is looking for demented souls to terrorize the labyrinths and demonic dwellings of its Halloween Haunt. Be a part of the most immersive horror experience in the region and help create an atmosphere where the park’s guests are bound by fear. Once guests experience the evil of Halloween Haunt… Read the full news article

Shannon Knapp appointed senior vice president and chief marketing officer at the Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.

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2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW), has appointed Shannon Knapp to the position of senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the organization. Based in the company’s New York headquarters, Ms. Knapp will be responsible for leading brand marketing, interactive marketing, web operations, CRM, customer loyalty and public relations… Read the full news article

JSC “Aeroflot” introduces its new Board of Directors

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Moscow, 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (July 25, 2013) the first meeting of JSC “Aeroflot” Board of Directors new composition, elected at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 24, 2013 was held. The meeting began with re-election of Kirill Androsov as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors was joined by prominent entrepreneurs,… Read the full news article