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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
Seasoned hotelier returns to destination that launched his career with Four Seasons Jackson Hole, USA, 2021-Dec-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryan Grande has been appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole, effective December 2021, bringing him back to the Five-Star mountain property that launched his Four Seasons career in 2010. “Returning to Jackson… Read the full news article
Mary Richardson succeeds Michele Heffes who retires Oakland, Calif., 2021-Dec-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A veteran lawyer involved in every major Port of Oakland project over the last 13 years has been named Port Attorney. The Port appointed Mary Richardson, effective December 31, 2021, to succeed Michele Heffes who’s retiring. This appointment was made… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2021-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International AG has appointed Dimitri Bettoni as the new Managing Director for its air cargo business in Belgium at Brussels Airport and Liège Airport. He will lead the Belgian organization starting 1 January 2022. Dimitri Bettoni has been appointed as Managing Director of Swissport’s expanding cargo… Read the full news article
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, 2021-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, has announced the appointment of two new board members and the reappointment of one member to the Brand USA board of directors. Coming off the heels of an unprecedented year in travel, the appointed members will… Read the full news article
Dallas, TX, 2021-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has appointed David Hess and Christopher P. Reynolds as members of the Board. David Hess has been appointed to serve on the Board effective Nov. 18, 2021. Christopher P. Reynolds has been appointed to serve on the Board effective… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Wear as its new Head of Aviation Development. Reporting to Gatwick’s Chief Commercial Officer, Jonathan Pollard, Mrs Wear was previously Director of Air Service Development and Cargo Services for the City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation, which… Read the full news article
Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Marie Owens Thomsen will join the Association as its Chief Economist effective 4 January 2022. Owens Thomsen will come from Banque Lombard Odier, where she has served as Head of Global Trends and Sustainability since 2020. Prior to that… Read the full news article
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has promoted Diana Birkett Rakow to senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability, in a move that underscores the airline’s commitment to lead the aviation industry with ambitious and measurable goals to protect the places we fly and support the people and communities we… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2021-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced the appointment of Guillaume Crozier as Senior Vice President, UAE Cargo. In his new role, Guillaume will oversee dnata’s cargo business in the UAE covering Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) airports. Guillaume will be based in Dubai and… Read the full news article
Captain Seini Koroitamana Cornish becomes first female A330 Captain for Fiji’s National Airline Nadi, Fiji, 2021-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways has announced the promotion of its first ever female to command a widebody aircraft. Captain Seini Koroitamana Cornish has progressed as a Fiji Airways A330 aircraft Captain, becoming the first female in… Read the full news article
Anguilla, West Indies, 2021-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emmanuel Calderon joins Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla as Executive Chef. Bringing a lifetime of culinary passion to the role, Calderon will oversee the Resort’s four dining outlets, in-room dining, catering and Residential offerings. Growing up on the Mexican peninsula of Yucatan, Chef Manu discovered his passion for… Read the full news article
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2021-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, has appointed Laura Wang as Director of Global Supplier Management (GSM) China. In this role, Laura will lead the negotiation and implementation of air, ground transportation and hotel agreements to ensure robust, broad and value-optimized business travel products and services for… Read the full news article
Four Seasons veteran brings fresh energy and creative flair to culinary operations across the Hotel’s celebrated restaurants and lounges Kuwait City, Kuwait, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya has appointed Thierry Papillier as Executive Chef, bringing a plethora of experience and achievements from several celebrated hotels and resorts. His arrival supports the Hotel’s… Read the full news article
Leadership team poised to deliver new season of experiences at oceanfront icon Surfside, Florida, USA, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Surfside, Florida – the legendary oceanfront hotel and residences known for its storied history and sophisticated allure – welcomes Haytham Said as Hotel Manager. With more than 20 years of Four… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International is further strengthening its air cargo business and bundling responsibility for strategic development with a new Global Cargo Chair. The new role will be taken on by Dirk Goovaerts, Head of the Middle East & Africa region, who will focus on growing and developing this… Read the full news article