Hospitality veteran connects travellers to the capital through well-curated experiences Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., 2022-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, the Forbes Five-Star hotel located in Abu Dhabi’s business and lifestyle destination Al Maryah Island, announces the appointment of Vince Leo as its Chief Concierge. A familiar face at the busy concierge desk of Four… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, China, 2022-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Christian Poda makes the move from Four Seasons Hotel Beijing to Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong as Regional Vice President and General Manager. His move marks the start of an exciting chapter at the iconic Hotel as he will be overseeing the completion of the Hotel renovation, debuting the new… Read the full news article
Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, has appointed Mr. Edwin Nand as the new Manager of Corporate Communications. Mr. Nand will take up the role on 27th June, 2022. “After going all-out in support of Fiji’s re-opening, Fiji Airways is now leading Fiji’s economic recovery from the skies…. Read the full news article
Manchester, UK, 2022-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — MAG has announced the appointment of Chris Woodroofe as the new Managing Director of Manchester Airport. Chris was previously Chief Operating Officer at London Gatwick Airport from 2016 to 2020, where he oversaw a step-change in passenger experience and a major programme of operational improvements. Prior to that,… Read the full news article
SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The board of directors for McGee Air Services Inc. today (June 7, 2022) named Justin Neff president of the wholly-owned ground operations subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. Neff joins McGee after eight years working at Alaska Airlines, most recently as managing director of engines, material, components and lease… Read the full news article
Michelin-starred chef returns to Wine Country to helm the distinctive dining establishments at Calistoga’s must-visit Resort Napa Valley, U.S.A., 2022-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, Wine Country’s leading luxury resort in the heart of California’s famed wine region, announces the appointment of acclaimed chef Rogelio Garcia as the Executive Chef of TRUSS Restaurant… Read the full news article
Apple Leisure Group’s Javier Águila to follow Peter Fulton CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (June 2, 2022) announced a leadership change positioning Hyatt for continued strategic growth in the Europe, Africa & Middle East (EAME) region. Javier Águila has been appointed incoming group president EAME, following the… Read the full news article
NEW YORK, NY, 2022-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company that provides exclusive offers and experiences for members, announces that Justin Soffer has joined the Company as Global Director, Member Acquisition. In this position, Mr. Soffer will oversee new member acquisition for Travelzoo and provide support for the new Travelzoo META. A tech investor… Read the full news article
Brussels/Nice, 2022-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice and Restaurant Calade’s Chef David Rodriguez are proud to welcome France’s youngest Michelin-star chef and Nice-native Julia Sedefdjian to the hotel’s panoramic rooftop for a residence this Summer to celebrate the hotel’s 25th anniversary. Calade by Julia Sedefdjian will be open for lunch and… Read the full news article
Hong Kong SAR, China, 2022-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels, a Hong Kong-based hospitality management company consisting of two brands – Marco Polo Hotels and Niccolo Hotels, has announced the appointment of Alex Chiang as vice president, human resources and the promotion of JØrgen Christensen to vice president, operations among its leadership team. “I… Read the full news article
Josef Dolp joins Deutsche Hospitality and takes over effective June 1, 2022 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective June 1, 2022, Josef Dolp will become Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Deutsche Hospitality. In this role he will oversee hotel operations and customer experience across all brands and geographies. Oliver Bonke,… Read the full news article
Hampshire, England, 2022-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire announces the appointment of Talha Barkin as Executive Chef. Talha Barkin joins Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire with a wealth of experience having worked in a collection of the world’s best kitchens and luxury five-star hotels. He joins from Four Seasons Hotel Baku where he held his position… Read the full news article
Celebrated luxury Resort of Mexico’s Pacific coast welcomes returning manager to new executive role Punta Mita, México, 2022-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita announces the appointment of Denis Espina as Resort Manager at the newly revitalized oceanfront Resort, which revealed elements of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar renovation this year. A true Four Seasons success story,… Read the full news article
Veteran hotelier brings international experience to first role in the United States Scottsdale, U.S.A., 2022-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North announces the appointment of 14-year Four Seasons veteran Rita Vale as the new Director of Food and Beverage. Rita joins the property from Four Seasons Hotel Macao, where she most recently served… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TX, 2022-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) today (May 23, 2022) announced two Leadership promotions within the Company’s ranks. Brendan Conlon is promoted from Senior Director Labor Relations to Vice President Crew Scheduling, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Conlon will be responsible for developing and executing the daily Crew Scheduling… Read the full news article
Hong Kong SAR, China, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels has announced the appointment of Mr Thomas Salg as President. He previously served as Vice President Operations of the hotel management company for four years, and succeeds Dr Jennifer Cronin who returned to Australia after more than six years in the position. Commenting on his… Read the full news article
Fernández will oversee the brand’s first luxury tented resort in the Americas Punta Mita, México, 2022-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts welcomes Ronny Fernández as the inaugural resort manager of Naviva®, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico. Set to open in November 2022, the Resort will feature 15 luxury tents nestled amid… Read the full news article
Kyoto, Japan, 2022-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Making the move from the tropical Maldives to the cultural heart of Japan, Giovanni Battista D’Alessandro joins Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto as Director of Food & Beverage and Culinary Operations. His appointment marks the start of an exciting new chapter, being the first leadership change in the Food and Beverage division… Read the full news article
New General Manager for a design hotel located in the city’s Fifth District Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Dutch-born Danny Vorwerk has been appointed as the new General Manager of the MAXX by Steigenberger Vienna. He is leaving his current role as General Manager at the Steigenberger Hotel Berlin to… Read the full news article
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — On Monday, KLM’s shareholders voted at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) to approve the appointment of Marjan Rintel as KLM’s President & CEO, effective 1 July 2022. The consultation process has also been concluded with the KLM Works Council. Now that the shareholders have voted to approve… Read the full news article
Lodging franchisor continues commitment to increasing diversity across hospitality industry ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, announced two new franchise development directors have joined the company’s emerging markets team: Jacquelyn Peterson and Marcus Thomas. Together, Peterson and Thomas bring more than three decades of hospitality expertise… Read the full news article
New VP appointments denote continued organizational growth and development BETHESDA, Md., 2022-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost has announced the appointment of four associates to vice president positions. “I am thrilled to announce the promotion of several members of our team to vice president,” said HMSHost President and CEO Steve Johnson, “HMSHost… Read the full news article
Marie-Noële Schwartzmann joins DH and takes over effective May 1, 2022 Claus-Dieter Jandel retires after more than 40 years with the company Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective May 1, 2022, Marie-Noële Schwartzmann will become the new Chief Development Officer of Deutsche Hospitality. She succeeds Claus-Dieter Jandel who has decided… Read the full news article
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2022-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, announces that Michelle McKinney Frymire has decided to step down from her roles at the Company. As part of the Company’s long-term succession planning process, the Board of Directors has appointed President and Chief Commercial Officer Patrick Andersen as its… Read the full news article
ROCKVILLE, MD, 2022-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has appointed Megan Brumagim to the newly created role of vice president of environmental, social and governance (ESG). In this new role, Brumagim will lead Choice’s sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives, championing the pillars of environmental sustainability,… Read the full news article
Xiamen, China, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Jean-Philippe Jacopin has been appointed General Manager of Marco Polo Xiamen. The 300-room hotel sits on the edge of Lake Yundang in the white egret protection zone, and is managed by Hong Kong SAR-based Wharf Hotels. Jean-Philippe’s expertise will play an important role in taking Marco Polo Xiamen forward… Read the full news article
SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has named Emily Halverson vice president of finance and controller for Alaska Airlines and Alaska Air Group. As Alaska’s vice president of finance and controller, Halverson will set the strategy for and oversee financial reporting, payroll, investor relations and accounting operations. Halverson joined Alaska Airlines… Read the full news article
General Manager Uwe Troll passes the baton to Matthias Sieber-Wagner Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Two hotels are now being run by the same familiar face. Matthias Sieber-Wagner, General Manager of the IntercityHotel Mainz, took on the additional responsibility of heading up the IntercityHotel Frankfurt Airport on 1 April 2022…. Read the full news article
Cummings homecoming demonstrates confidence in Canadian ultra-low-cost travel market CALGARY, AB, 2022-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The WestJet Group today (April 13, 2022) announced the return of Bob Cummings to the airline’s Executive Leadership Team as President of Swoop, WestJet’s ultra-low-cost carrier. Cummings will begin his role on Monday, April 18, 2022. “I am… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2022-Apr-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd has today (06 April, 2022) announced that Mark Brooker joined the airport’s Board as a Non-Executive Director in April. Mr Brooker brings a wealth of digital, financial and transport expertise to the Board as the airport gears up for growth, post-pandemic. Mr Brooker… Read the full news article