Abu Dhabi Airports appoints Steven Polmans as Vice President of Business Development & Regulatory Affairs at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2022-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports today (01 Mar 2022) welcomed long-time cargo executive Steven Polmans as its new Vice President of Business Development & Regulatory Affairs at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ). In his new role, Polmans will establish an integrated long-term strategic plan for… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines appoints Michael Larivière new Chief Technical Officer

Vienna, Austria, 2022-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Michael Larivière (51) will take over as Head of Austrian Technik on March 1, 2022. In this function, he succeeds Michael Kaye, who will devote himself to a new task within the Lufthansa Group. Michael Larivière began his career in the Lufthansa Group in 1994 as Aircraft… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Chengdu names Kai Behrens as General Manager

New Appointment at Kempinski Hotel Chengdu – Mr. Kai Behrens as General Manager Chengdu, China, 2022-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Chengdu is pleased to announce the appointment of Kai Behrens as General Manager. A German national, Mr Behrens started his career in the hospitality industry at the prestigious Hyatt Regency Cologne in… Read the full press release

David Lavorel named new CEO of SITA

Lavorel takes the reins as airlines and airports look to technology to support industry recovery. Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The SITA Board has announced the appointment of David Lavorel as the company’s new CEO. Under his leadership and vision, SITA will continue to lead a strategic change for the industry, helping… Read the full press release

RITA SIMÕES JOINS SAVOY SIGNATURE AS NEW DEPUTY HEAD OF SALES

Savoy Signature Announces New Deputy Head of Sales Savoy Signature is pleased to announce the reinforcement of the team with the integration of Rita Simões, who will assume the duties of Deputy Head of Sales. She will be responsible for supervising the activity of the Savoy Signature Sales team. With an academic and professional background… Read the full press release

New General Manager Appointment at Porto Said Resort & Spa

Portsaid, Egypt, 2022-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Porto Hotels and Resorts is glad to announce the appointment of Mr. Karim el Herazy as Porto Said Resort & Spa’s Hotel General Manager. Kareem has more than 20+ years of experience in Hotels Management, Rooms Division, Sales and Marketing where he worked with several multinational hotel… Read the full press release

Patricia Bedient to replace Brad Tilden as chair of Alaska Air Group’s Board of Directors

Part of the airline’s long-planned leadership succession SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group’s (AAG) Board of Directors announced today (Feb. 11, 2022) that Lead Independent Director Patricia Bedient will replace Brad Tilden as chair of the company’s Board of Directors, effective May 5, 2022. Ms. Bedient will serve as independent non-executive chair, while Mr…. Read the full press release

Executive changes at Allegiant Travel Company

Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr. to assume Executive Chairman role; John Redmond to add Chief Executive Officer title LAS VEGAS, NV, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) announced today (Feb. 7, 2022) that Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., Allegiant chairman and chief executive officer, will assume the role of executive chairman of… Read the full press release

Chef Brian Rodriguez joins Adorn Bar & Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

The Canary Islands native contributes his global perspective to Adorn’s kitchen Chicago, U.S.A., 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Adorn Bar & Restaurant, Chicago’s first restaurant with James Beard award-winning chef Jonathon Sawyer and located in Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, today (February 7, 2022) announces the appointment of Chef Brian Rodriguez, who brings his international experience to the… Read the full press release

Rachael Sullivan named Vice President, Human Resources at CWT

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2022-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, has appointed Rachael Sullivan as Vice President, Human Resources. Based in Minneapolis and reporting to Consuelo Corridori, CWT’s Senior Vice President of HR, Rachael will be the global HR business partner for CWT’s Finance and Commercial teams, helping them to… Read the full press release

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority announces the appointment of James Sly as Board Member

Sly Replaces Robert Lloyd, Whose Three-Year Term Ended January 31, 2022 SAN DIEGO, CA, 2022-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority) welcomes James Sly, President & CEO of East County Economic Development Council (ECEDC) as the newest Airport Authority Board Member effective today. Sly was appointed by… Read the full press release

Adina Europe names Andrea Agrusow as Chief Financial Officer

BERLIN, GERMANY, 2022-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Andrea Agrusow has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Financial Officer of Adina Europe to help support the Australian hotel company’s long-term growth strategy and continued expansion across continental Europe. In the past two years, the Australian-based brand has opened new hotels in Vienna,… Read the full press release

Swissport announces the appointment of Danny Hakker as Chief Financial Officer for Continental Europe

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Danny Hakker joins Swissport as Chief Financial Officer for Continental Europe effective 1 February 2022. The appointment further strengthens Swissport’s regional market structure. Danny Hakker has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer for Continental Europe as of 1 February 2022. He is a senior finance leader with… Read the full press release

Louis Cella and Bill Ott will be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during the 48th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism

LITTLE ROCK, AR, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Louis Cella and Bill Ott will be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during a noon luncheon on Monday, Feb. 28, during the 48th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The conference will be held in Fayetteville Feb. 27 through March 1. The Hall… Read the full press release

Finnair announces the proposals made by its Shareholders’ Nomination Board for its AGM on 24 March 2022

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Number of members of the Board of Directors  The Shareholders’ Nomination Board proposes to the AGM 2022 to be held on 24 March 2022 that the number of members of the Board of Directors would be confirmed as eight. Composition of the Board of Directors  The current members of Finnair’s Board of Directors are Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko,… Read the full press release

Sarah Derry promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer Accor Pacific in effect as of 1 February 2022

Paris, France, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor is pleased to announce Sarah Derry is appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer Accor Pacific, effective 1 February 2022. Sarah is currently Senior Vice President Talent and Culture and joined Accor in 2017 after having owned and operated her own successful business for over… Read the full press release

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk promotes Jessica Alfaro to Assistant General Manager/Director of Operations and Karley Pope to Director of Marketing and Sales

Santa Cruz, CA, 2022-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced today (January 24, 2022) the promotion of two key leaders within their organization. Jessica Alfaro has been promoted to Assistant General Manager/Director of Operations and Karley Pope has been promoted to Director of Marketing and Sales. Jessica and Karley both… Read the full press release

CWT announces the appointment of Belinda Hindmarsh as SVP, Chief Operating Officer of RoomIt and China

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform announces the  appointment of Belinda Hindmarsh as SVP, Chief Operating Officer of RoomIt and China, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Belinda will spearhead commercial development of RoomIt, CWT’s global hotel distribution division, and of CWT’s operations in China… Read the full press release

Bombardier strengthens its Sales Team

Montréal, Canada, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ —Bombardier today (January 24, 2022) announced strategic changes to its international sales leadership team. The changes, which take effect immediately, are designed to further optimize Bombardier’s worldwide sales experience and capitalize on robust demand for its market-leading, smooth-flying business jets. Following his decision to leave the company to… Read the full press release

The Leading Hotels of the World named Andrea Scherz as chairman of its Executive Committee

NEW YORK, NY, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW) has named Mr. Andrea Scherz the chairman of its Executive Committee, effective January 1, 2022. Scherz is the proprietor and general manager of Gstaad Palace in Switzerland and has served on LHW’s Executive Committee for the past 11 years,… Read the full press release

Stagecoach announces the appointment of a new Head of Sustainability, Greg Ritt

New role showcasing commitment to sustainable change Greg Ritt joins with over 12 years of specialist knowledge Stagecoach continuing to make progress in new sustainability strategy Perth, Scotland, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach has taken a further step in achieving its sustainability commitments by announcing the appointment of a new Head of Sustainability…. Read the full press release

Antigua and Barbuda becomes UNWTO’s 160th Member State

Americas, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili met the Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda for the first time since the country became UNWTO’s 160th Member State. The Caribbean destination became UNWTO’s newest Member State and eighth in the Caribbean region when its application was approved by the 24th Session of the General Assembly in December… Read the full press release

Culinary expert Pedro Samper becomes Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

Samper adds a wealth of culinary knowledge and Michelin star experience to the Resort’s iconic restaurants Dubai, UAE., 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Culinary artist and expert craftsman Pedro Samper has joined Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach as Executive Chef. His wealth of knowledge and skill stems from 20 years of experience, working in Michelin star… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines welcomes Linde Grindle as new Chief Human Resources Officer

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (Jan. 17, 2022) announced the appointment of Linde Grindle to the position of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). As CHRO, Grindle will report directly to Spirit Airlines President and Chief Executive Officer Ted Christie, and she will oversee Spirit’s Human Resources department using… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announces leadership changes

Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (“IHG”) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today(18 JANUARY 2022 ) announces: The retirement of Non-Executive Chair Patrick Cescau from the IHG Board, effective 31 August 2022 The appointment of Deanna Oppenheimer as Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate, effective 1 June 2022, to succeed Patrick Cescau… Read the full press release

IATA announces the appointment of Frederic Leger as Senior Vice President for Commercial Products and Services

Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Frederic Leger as the association’s Senior Vice President for Commercial Products and Services. Leger served in the role on an ad interim basis since July 2021, when IATA’s Commercial Products and Services Division was created as part of an… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announces appointment of Neil Thwaites as the new regional vice president of California

Industry veteran Neil Thwaites will lead long-term strategic growth for the Golden State SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines named Neil Thwaites as the new regional vice president of California. In this role, Thwaites will develop and deliver upon Alaska’s strategic objectives for California, a market critical to Alaska’s long-term growth plan. An innovative, results-driven leader with diverse and… Read the full press release

Martin Cody named general manager of Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg and Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania

Johannesburg, South Africa, 2022-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Having enjoyed an illustrious 20-year career with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Martin Cody is set to bring a new dynamic to the two African locations, sharing his passion and experience with the 400-strong team of individuals. “As the new Senior General Manager, I will be overseeing the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Austin names Beverly Magee as Regional Vice President and General Manager

Austin, USA, 2022-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The new year is bringing a new leader to Four Seasons Hotel Austin with the appointment of Beverly Magee as Regional Vice President and General Manager at the 294-room luxury hotel on Lady Bird Lake. Most recently Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, Beverly’s move represents… Read the full press release

Vistara appoints Vinod Kannan as Chief Executive Officer

Delhi, India, 2022-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today (01 January 2022) announced the appointment of Mr. Vinod Kannan as Chief Executive Officer, effective 01 January 2022. Also, Mr. Deepak Rajawat has been elevated to take up the role of… Read the full press release