Jakarta, Indonesia, 2022-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Having recently transferred from Singapore to Jakarta, Simon Barnett brings a wealth of international experience to his new role as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta. A veteran hotelier with 30 years in the industry, including over a decade with Four Seasons, Simon embodies a rare combination of operational… Read the full press release
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Chryssa Westerlund appointed executive vice president and chief revenue officer of The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Washington DC, USA, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced Thursday that Chryssa Westerlund has been named executive vice president and chief revenue officer, responsible for airline business development, marketing and consumer strategy, concessions, commercial parking, corporate communications and government affairs for Reagan National and Dulles International airports, the Dulles… Read the full press release
Nadia Kaddouri appointed Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer of Swissport International
Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Nadia Kaddouri has been appointed to the Group Global management team as Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer of Swissport International in addition to her position as Chief of Staff to the President and CEO, effective 1 January 2022. In her new role, she will drive Swissport’s business… Read the full press release
Oliver Kuhn appointed General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Moika 22, St. Petersburg, Russia
Saint Petersburg, Russia, 2022-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — From China to Russia: Kempinski Hotels appoints Oliver Kuhn as General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Moika 22, St. Petersburg who joins the elegant property in the heart of the city from the Southwest of China, where he worked as General Manager at the Kempinski Hotel Chongqing… Read the full press release
Sandra Douglass Morgan appointed to Allegiant’s Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today (Oct. 18, 2021) announced Sandra Douglass Morgan as its newest member. Morgan, an attorney and former regulator, is currently the owner and manager of Douglass Morgan, LLC, a legal and consulting firm, and is the… Read the full press release
Adrienne Lofton appointed to Alaska Air Group’s board of directors
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group, Inc. announced today (Oct. 14, 2021) the appointment of Adrienne Lofton to the company’s board of directors. Lofton, a marketing and retail omnichannel veteran who has extensive experience transforming some of the nation’s best-known consumer brands, will also serve on the boards of the company’s… Read the full press release
Reto Moser appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Moscow
Moscow, Russia, 2021-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — An adventurous spirit, wealth of experience, gourmand’s palate and warm sense of fun are just some of the attributes Reto Moser brings to his new role as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Moscow. Continuing a career spanning almost two decades, several continents and many countries, the Swiss native moves… Read the full press release
Finnair announces appointed Shareholders’ Nomination Board members
Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The following persons have been appointed to Finnair’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board: Minna Pajumaa, Senior Financial Counsellor of the Ownership Steering Department in the Prime Minister’s Office of Finland; Timo Sallinen, Senior Vice President, Investments, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company; and Esko Torsti, Head of Cross Asset Allocation,… Read the full press release
Andres Diez appointed the new Director Global Commercial at Swissport
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Andres Diez will join Swissport as the new Director Global Commercial on 1 September 2021. With his team, he will provide tailored commercial solutions to support Swissport’s airline customers worldwide in the ongoing recovery and ramp-up of their operations. Andres Diez will join Swissport as the new… Read the full press release
Giovanni Spataro appointed new Chef de Cuisine of Culina Ristorante + Caffé at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Born and raised in Palermo, Sicily, Giovanni Spataro centres his elevated culinary creations on local California-sourced ingredients and classic Italian techniques Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A., 2021-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ —Giovanni Spataro has been appointed the new Chef de Cuisine of Culina Ristorante + Caffé at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Born and raised… Read the full press release
Cornelia Samara appointed as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
Samara trades the Miami surf for Philadelphia’s tallest skyscraper Philadelphia, U.S.A., 2021-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Philadelphia’s first-and-only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel announces the appointment of Cornelia Samara as General Manager for Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center. Samara joins the team from Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Florida…. Read the full press release
Mazen Saleh appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale
Unique Four Seasons success story appointed to lead urban oasis on vibrant stretch of South Florida’s famed Atlantic coastline Fort Lauderdale, U.S.A., 2021-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Eighteen-year Four Seasons veteran Mazen Saleh has been named General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale. The brand’s fourth hotel in South Florida is anticipated to make… Read the full press release
Brendan Sullivan appointed IATA’s Global Head of Cargo
Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Brendan Sullivan as IATA’s Global Head of Cargo with immediate effect. Sullivan has worked in air cargo for 20 years including spending 14 years at IATA. Since January, he has been acting Global Head of Cargo alongside… Read the full press release
Giampaolo Ottazzi appointed General Manager of Hotel de Russie in Rome
London, UK, 2021-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Rocco Forte Hotels announces a strategic change of management for one of its most iconic hotels, the Hotel de Russie in Rome. From July 14, Giampaolo Ottazzi will take on the role of General Manager of the luxury address in Via del Babuino. With a career in… Read the full press release
Apostolos Dimou appointed as new Executive Chef and David Peduzzi as new Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
Seychelles, 2021-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Located in the south of Mahé island and nestled into the hillside overlooking Petite Anse bay, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles welcomes Apostolos Dimou as its new Executive Chef and David Peduzzi as the new Executive Pastry Chef to its culinary team. Both Dimou and Peduzzi bring a Four Seasons background into their newly appointed… Read the full press release
Leonardo Di Clemente appointed new Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
20-year Four Seasons culinary veteran and Italian maestro embarks on a new journey in the Middle East Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2021-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay announces the appointment of Leonardo Di Clemente as the new Executive Chef. Following his tenure of two decades with Four Seasons properties across the globe, seasoned Chef Di… Read the full press release
Chef Geoffroy B. van Hasbroeck appointed Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
Hasbroeck brings distinctive flair and priceless experience from some of the world’s best kitchens including Vistamar, II Cortile and Le Chalet de la Foret Dubai, U.A.E, 2021-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — From a small, but historic and world-famous town in Belgium to the sunny shores of the French Riviera and the glamour of France’s capital… Read the full press release
Anko Van der Werff appointed President and CEO of SAS AB
Stockholm, Sweden, 2021-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (April 28, 2021), SAS AB’s Board of Directors appoints Anko Van der Werff as President and CEO. He will join the company at the latest on July 15, 2021. The Board also appoints Karl Sandlund, Chief Commercial Officer at SAS, as acting President and CEO as… Read the full press release
Hampton Brown appointed Vice President, Revenue Generation, Marketing, & Innovation at San Diego International Airport
SAN DIEGO, CA, 2021-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — After an extensive nationwide search, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority President and CEO, Kimberly Becker has promoted Hampton Brown to Vice President, Revenue Generation, Marketing, & Innovation. In this role, he is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the revenue generation, innovation, marketing, and air… Read the full press release
Constance von Muehlen appointed Chief Operating Officer of Alaska Airlines
von Muehlen is a 30-year aviation veteran with deep safety, compliance and operating experience SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 22, 2021), Alaska Air Group announced the appointment of Constance von Muehlen as Chief Operating Officer of Alaska Airlines, effective April 3, 2021. Upon assuming this role, von Muehlen will join Alaska’s Executive Committee and… Read the full press release
Daniela Schade appointed Chief Commercial & Distribution Officer at Steigenberger Hotels AG/Deutsche Hospitality
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Daniela Schade, previously the Managing Director of Accor Hotels Germany, has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Commercial & Distribution Officer at Steigenberger Hotels AG/Deutsche Hospitality with effect from 1 December 2020. In her new role at Deutsche Hospitality, she will take… Read the full press release
Olga Zielinski appointed General Manager of the newly reopened Steigenberger Hotel Stadt Lörrach
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Stadt Lörrach, which is located in the south west of the State of Baden-Württemberg and is operated by the RIMC Hotels & Resorts Group, has now successfully reopened. It has been welcoming guests again since 1 September, and the entire team is… Read the full press release
Rosewood Hotel Group appointed Hoss Vetry regional vice president and managing director of Rosewood Hong Kong
Hong Kong, 2020-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotel Group has appointed Hoss Vetry regional vice president and managing director of Rosewood Hong Kong. In his new role, Vetry will be responsible for managing the ultra-luxury property in addition to overseeing other Group hotels in the region including Rosewood Beijing, Rosewood Sanya and New… Read the full press release
Angela Titzrath and Michael Kerkloh to be appointed as new Supervisory Board members of Deutsche Lufthansa
Implementation of the agreement between the Economic Stabilization Fund (WSF) and Lufthansa on representation of the Federal Government on the Supervisory Board Angela Titzrath and Michael Kerkloh are to be legally appointed as new members Monika Ribar and Martin Koehler will be stepping down COLOGNE, Germany, 2020-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — It is agreed,… Read the full press release
SJC Assistant Director of Aviation Judy Ross appointed President of the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE)
Ross also elected to the national association’s Board of Directors San José, Calif., 2020-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Mineta San José International Airport’s Assistant Director of Aviation Judy Ross will serve as the President of the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE) for a one-year term, from 2020-2021. Ms. Ross… Read the full press release
Dr. Calvin Johnson appointed Global Head, Public Health and Chief Medical Officer at Royal Caribbean Group
Former Pennsylvania Secretary of Health to lead strategic planning and operation of global health program Miami, FL, 2020-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean Group has named Dr. Calvin Johnson as Global Head, Public Health and Chief Medical Officer. In this new role, Johnson will lead the Group’s global health and wellness policy, manage… Read the full press release
Britta Beringer appointed new director at Steigenberger Hotel & Resort Camp de Mar
Britta Beringer takes over as Director Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Successful reopening on Mallorca. The 5-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 general closure because of the corona… Read the full press release
Thomas Wilken appointed General Manager of MAXX by Steigenberger Sanssouci Potsdam
42-year old Thomas Wilken has been appointed General Manager of the 137-room MAXX by Steigenberger Sanssouci Potsdam with effect from 1 June 2020. Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Jun-04 — /Travel PR News/ — In his new capacity, Mr. Wilken will be responsible for all operational and administrative business areas of the hotel. The previous Director… Read the full press release
Edgar Kano appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
Atlanta, U.S.A, 2019-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — With nearly 30 years of experience with Four Seasons hotels and resorts around the world, culinary mastermind Edgar Kano has landed in the South to lead the team as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta and one of the city’s best restaurant and bars, Bar Margot. In his role, the Mexico… Read the full press release
Christophe Degoumois appointed as Vice President of Sales, International of Bombardier Business Aircraft
Accomplished professional brings more than 20 years of experience in business jet sales to this role Mr. Degoumois will oversee aircraft sales in all regions outside the Americas Bombardier is poised to maintain its market share leadership around the world in the segments where it competes, with the most complete, most compelling portfolio of business… Read the full press release