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Kempinski Palace Portoroz, Slovenia and Kempinski Hotel Adriatic, Croatia announce the appointment of Mr. Kai Behrens as Cluster General Manager

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Istria, Slovenia, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Palace Portoroz, Slovenia and Kempinski Hotel Adriatic, Croatia are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kai Behrens as Cluster General Manager for the two Kempinski properties in Istria. Kai Behrens was appointed Cluster General Manager of Kempinski Palace Portorož and Kempinski Hotel Adriatic with the aim… Read the full news article

IHG welcomes Matt Kistler as Senior Vice President of Global Insights, Analytics and Data

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New leader appointed to IHG’s Marketing leadership team  Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomes marketing analytics expert Matt Kistler as Senior Vice President of Global Insights, Analytics and Data. Charged with elevating IHG’s consumer insights and marketing effectiveness, Kistler and his team… Read the full news article

Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts supports its expansion in Egypt with the appointment of five new General Managers and one new Hotel Manager

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts brand is continuing to build upon the strong degree of commitment traditionally shown to Egypt by opening a total of three new hotels in the country this year. This expansion is being accompanied by the appointment of five new General… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific names Paul Chow as Group General Counsel

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Paul Chow will assume the position from July 2019 Hong Kong, China, 2019-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Chow to the position of Group General Counsel effective 01 July 2019. Mr. Chow is a partner of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, one of the most prestigious… Read the full news article

Jet Aviation names Dave Paddock as the new President of the Jet Aviation Group

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Basel, Switzerland, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation announces that Dave Paddock has been appointed as the new President of the Jet Aviation Group, effective July 1, 2019. Paddock succeeds Rob Smith, who has served the company in this role since 2014. Smith is leaving Jet Aviation to join General Dynamics’ Marine Systems business unit. A 20-year… Read the full news article

Booking Holdings nominates Wei Hopeman and Vanessa Wittman for election to its Board

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NORWALK, Conn., 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) today (March 28, 2019) announced that it has nominated Wei Hopeman, Managing Partner at Arbor Ventures, and Vanessa Wittman, who will be joining Glossier as Chief Financial Officer in April, for election to the Board at the company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders in June 2019…. Read the full news article

IHG welcomes Jamie Cole as Senior Vice President of Global Channels

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New leader appointed to IHG’s Commercial & Technology leadership team  Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomes hospitality veteran Jamie Cole as Senior Vice President of Global Channels. Cole is charged with maximising IHG’s revenue delivery across all customer touch-points and creating a… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto announces Nicholas Trosien as the new Chef de Cuisine of Café Boulud and Julie Garton as the new Wine Director

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Toronto’s favourite French brasserie reveals a new spring menu specially curated by new Chef de Cuisine Nicholas Trosien with pairings by Wine Director Julie Garton Toronto, Canada, 2019-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Toronto announces Nicholas Trosien as the new Chef de Cuisine of Café Boulud and d|bar by Chef Daniel Boulud. Since his appointment, Trosien has been working… Read the full news article

Steigenberger Hotel in Munich welcomes new General Manager Oliver W. Schäfer

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The hotel manager, who is very familiar with the Munich hotel industry, will manage the Steigenberger Hotel in Munich from 1st April 2019. Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Oliver W. Schäfer has many years of experience as Hotel General Manager with a strong background in the corporate and luxury hotel… Read the full news article

Marriott International announces the appointment of Margaret M. McCarthy as independent director

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Bethesda, MD, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) said today (03/20/2019) it has appointed Margaret M. McCarthy, Executive Vice President at CVS Health Corporation, as an independent director of the company, effective March 19, 2019. Ms. McCarthy will also be included in the company’s slate of… Read the full news article

Heathrow Airport welcomes Rt Hon Ruth Kelly to its Board as a Non-Executive Director

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited has appointed the Rt Hon Ruth Kelly to its Board as a Non-Executive Director. Ms Kelly will bring a wealth of political, transport and financial expertise to the leadership team of Heathrow at a key time as it delivers the third runway, following the… Read the full news article

Air Partner welcomes Lee Rennie as Partner Relationship Manager in its UK Charter team

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Gatwick, UK, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, the global aviation services group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Rennie to the newly created role of Partner Relationship Manager in its UK Charter team. Lee will be based at Air Partner’s headquarters in Gatwick and will report directly to Managing Director Tony… Read the full news article

Travelzoo announces the appointment of Scott Wang as Head of Strategy, Asia Pacific, and General Manager, Greater China

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HONG KONG and SHANGHAI and NEW YORK, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, today (March 18, 2019) announced it has appointed Scott Wang as Head of Strategy, Asia Pacific, and General Manager, Greater China, effective May 22, 2019. In the newly created role of Head of Strategy, Asia Pacific, Scott is responsible for developing… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Lanai welcomes Dan Mizrahi as Food and Beverage Director

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Hawaii, Lanai, U.S.A., 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Dan Mizrahi has been named Food and Beverage Director of Four Seasons Resort Lanai, overseeing all food and beverage operations for the Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond-rated luxury Resort. Mizrahi comes to Lanai with a wealth of industry experience.  He arrives on Lanai via Four Seasons Palm Beach, which… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Prague welcomes Pedro Neto as the new Hotel Manager

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Moving from Maui to Prague, Pedro is looking forward to explore everything Czech Republic has to offer Prague, Czech Republic, 2019-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Prague announces today (March 13, 2019) the appointment of Pedro Neto as the new Hotel Manager. Pedro comes to Four Seasons Prague from Four Seasons Resort Maui in Hawaii. Pedro… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore announces the appointment of Kamarl John as Restaurant Chef at the new One-Ninety

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Singapore, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Singapore announces the appointment of Kamarl John as Restaurant Chef at the new One-Ninety. Hailing from London, England, Kamarl has amassed more than a decade of fine culinary experience including stints at a wide variety of top restaurants and hotels in the United Kingdom including The Dorchester Collection, Claridge’s, and… Read the full news article

Brand USA announces the appointment of three new board members and the reappointment of one existing member to its board of directors

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WASHINGTON, DC, USA, 2019-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, has announced the appointment of three new board members and the reappointment of one existing member to the Brand USA board of directors. Appointments to the Brand USA board of directors are made by the U.S. Secretary of… Read the full news article

Four Seasons names Matthew Barber as Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Doha

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Doha, Qatar, 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The family of Four Seasons expands with the addition of Matthew Barber who has been appointed Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Doha. In his new role, Barber will be responsible for the operations and the making of strategic decisions for the food and beverage outlets of the… Read the full news article

Avis Budget Group welcomes John F. North III as Chief Financial Officer

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2019-Feb-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) today (Feb. 19, 2019) announced that, effective March 18, 2019, John F. North III will join the Company as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. North will oversee all financial aspects of the Company, including financial planning and analysis, accounting and financial reporting, tax, internal audit,… Read the full news article

Martin Schrödl named General Manager of the first MAXX by Steigenberger Hotel in Vienna

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Feb-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Styrian-born Martin Schrödl has been appointed as General Manager of the first MAXX by Steigenberger Hotel in Vienna. He will bring a young and dynamic management style to the new hotel, which has formed part of the Deutsche Hospitality portfolio since February 2019. 39-year old… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles welcomes Dr. Deepu Vijayan Latha Kumari as its Naturopathic Doctor and Wellness Consultant

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Specialist in naturopathy will offer one-to-one consultations to create personalised programs of wellbeing Seychelles, Africa, 2019-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Seychelles has appointed Dr. Deepu Vijayan Latha Kumari as Naturopathic Doctor and Wellness Consultant to join the team of the award-winning hilltop Spa. As a fully qualified yoga instructor, Dr. Deepu’s expertise will complement the Resort’s… Read the full news article

GBTA welcomes Sehrab Grewal as the new Vice President of Business Development and Head of Consulting for WINiT by GBTA

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Alexandria, VA, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the business travel industry, today (February 14, 2019) announced Sehrab Grewal has joined WINiT by GBTA as the new Vice President of Business Development and Head of Consulting. “As WINiT continues its growth and global expansion as a business unit… Read the full news article

Jet Aviation welcomes Norbert Ehrich as its new Vice President Flight Services EMEA and Asia

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Basel, Switzerland, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation is pleased to announce it has appointed Norbert Ehrich, former VP Sales for Jet Aviation Flight Services South East U.S. and South America, as its new  Vice President Flight Services EMEA and Asia, effective immediately. Ehrich succeeds Jürg Reuthinger, who retired at the end of 2018 after more… Read the full news article

Four Seasons names Peter C. Draminsky as Regional Vice President and General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

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Singapore, 2019-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Peter C. Draminsky has been appointed Regional Vice President and General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. He was most recently General Manager at Regent Singapore (formerly a Four Seasons hotel), since 2015. Under his leadership, hotel was named # 1 Hotel in Singapore by Condé Nast Traveller 2015, Summer Palace was recognised with… Read the full news article

Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan, China welcomes Daniel Herrmann as Executive Assistant Manager

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Yinchuan, China, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr. Daniel Herrmann, who originates from Germany, has accumulated considerable experience within the Hospitality industries alike. He started his more than 12 years career at the Kempinski Hotel Frankfurt where he as well completed his Hospitality Management Degree. As a passionate Kempinski hotelier he worked at the Emirates… Read the full news article

Leading Hotels of the World names Shannon Knapp, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, as interim CEO

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NEW YORK, NY, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ —The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd announced today (January 28, 2019) that Ted Teng is stepping down from his position as President and CEO, effective April 12, 2019, after 10 years leading the company. The Leading Hotels of the World Executive Committee has named Shannon Knapp, Senior… Read the full news article

Ken Muskat returns to MSC Cruises as EVP Chief Operating Officer for the U.S. market

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Muskat returns in expanded role as EVP Chief Operating Officer Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises today (January 30, 2019) announced that it has further strengthened its Florida-based business operations as well as local management team to support its expected growth across the North American region. Effective February 4, Ken Muskat returns… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines appoints TBWA and PHD for creative and media services

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Singapore, 2019-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines has selected two agencies under the Omnicom group, TBWA and PHD, for creative and media services following an extensive six-month pitch process. The appointment will take effect from 1 April 2019 and the contract will be for five years. The announcement follows a competitive selection process… Read the full news article

The U.S. Travel Association welcomes three key personnel to its Washington, D.C.-based team

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WASHINGTON, DC, 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Travel Association has added three key personnel to its Washington, D.C.-based team. Jeff Ajluni, formerly the chief commercial officer of the Trust for the National Mall, joins the association on February 4 as its senior vice president of business development, a newly created position. Treon… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels welcomes Douglas Lisi as vice president of revenue management

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, announced Douglas Lisi has joined the company as vice president of revenue management. In this role, Lisi will lead the company’s revenue management organization and functions, including trend analysis, forecasting, and price optimization, to help… Read the full news article