San Francisco, USA, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — At Airbnb, we build technologies to push our mission forward and support guests, hosts, and local communities. For us, technology is a way to empower people and bring them together. Today marks the next step in our journey to use technology to bring end-to-end magical travel experiences… Read the full press release
Stockholm, Sweden, 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Swedavia appoints Robert Pletzin as its new Head of Press as of today (2018-10-16), with the responsibility for media relations at Swedavias ten Swedish airports, including Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Robert Pletzin has for a number of years worked with communication in various roles at Swedish energy group Vattenfall,… Read the full press release
Harold H. Shaw has extensive expertise in counterterrorism and cyber security Boston, MA, 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board of Directors today (October 18, 2018) voted to approve the hiring of Harold H. Shaw to the position of Chief Security Officer, overseeing the offices of Corporate Security and Emergency… Read the full press release
Beirut, Lebanon, 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Beirut welcomes the appointment of Christopher Jordan as new Director of Food and Beverage at the Hotel. Since taking on the position, Jordan has been overseeing the Hotel’s food and beverage operations, focusing on innovation, creativity and providing extraordinary culinary experiences for guests. “We are glad to welcome… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, announced Jeannie Lin will lead the company’s newly formed sales strategy and operations department. In this new role as vice president of sales strategy and operations, Lin will focus on maximizing synergies between two of… Read the full press release
Architect Yui Hay Lee a longtime fixture in city, county roles Oakland, Calif., 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Longtime business and civic leader Yui Hay Lee has joined the Port of Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners. Mr. Lee was sworn in yesterday to a seat on the seven-member Board. Mr. Lee, President and CEO of… Read the full press release
WASHINGTON D.C., 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Yesterday (October 17, 2018), the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) elected ALPA Canada Board officers to advance the union’s work as the leading advocate for professional airline pilots in Canada. The elections were held during the union’s 47th regular biennial Board of Directors meeting in Washington, D.C…. Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by China Resources Land Limited (CR Land), the flagship subsidiary of China Resources Group, to manage Rosewood Shenzhen, set to open in 2022. The ultra-luxury property in the heart of China’s fastest growing economic metropolis heralds the strategic consolidation of the… Read the full press release
Exeter, England, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Group Board of Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today (15th October 2018) announced it has appointed Air Chief Marshal Sir Glenn Torpy as external Chair of its Safety and Security Committee. He will be responsible for providing assurance to the Board of best practice performance relating to… Read the full press release
Exeter, England, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Pendle as its new Chief Technical Officer (CTO), effective 15th October 2018. He has assumed the position from interim post holder, Kieran Graham, who has been acting in this capacity on a short-term basis for the past… Read the full press release
Paris, France, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Emlyn Brown as Vice President, Wellbeing for AccorHotels’ Luxury & Upper Upscale brands. Emlyn joins AccorHotels from Resense Spas S.A, where he most recently held the position of Global Design Director and was responsible for managing corporate strategies, wellbeing concepts… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: SAVE) announced today (Oct. 17, 2018) that its board of directors has promoted Scott M. Haralson to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective October 16, 2018. Haralson has over 18 years of airline experience and most recently served as Spirit’s Vice President… Read the full press release
PARIS, FRANCE, 2018-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global publisher of offers and experiences for members, is strengthening its executive team. Today (Oct. 15, 2018), Nancy Faure joins the company as General Manager, France. She is based in Travelzoo’s Paris office. Nancy brings 20 years of professional experience in business management, marketing, sales, and strategic development to her new… Read the full press release
Culinary veteran to run the kitchen at award-winning resort in French Polynesia Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2018-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Stefano Attardi has been named Executive Chef of Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora. A native of Naples, Italy, Attardi began his career at the foot of the Alps at Schweizerhof Zermatt, in Switzerland. As he developed… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways today (October 08, 2018) announced that Andrew Brem is appointed Chief Commercial Officer and a member of the British Airways Management Committee. Andrew Brem joins British Airways on 29 October, 2018 and takes responsibility for the airline’s Commercial division, reporting to Chairman and CEO, Alex Cruz…. Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, announced Terri Ryan has joined the company as vice president of brand operations for Cambria Hotels. In this role, Ryan will lead the upscale brands’ compliance, design, and operations teams focused on developing sustainable programs… Read the full press release
Patrick Grismer to Step Down, Succeeded by Joan Bottarini CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today (Oct. 8, 2018) announced that Patrick Grismer has resigned as chief financial officer, effective November 2, 2018, in order to assume the CFO position at Starbucks Corporation. Upon his departure, Grismer will be succeeded by Joan… Read the full press release
Deutsche Hospitality will be represented in Thailand for the first time from 2020 Main, Germany, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Douglas Maxwell Glen has taken on the role of General Manager at the Steigenberger Hotel Riverside in Bangkok with effect from 1 October. 54-year old Mr. Glen, who is originally from the UK and… Read the full press release
Geneva, Switzerland, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Karen Clayton will join IATA as the Association’s Corporate Secretary effective April 2019. Clayton comes to IATA from Air New Zealand where she has held the role of General Counsel and Company Secretary since 2016. As Corporate Secretary, Clayton will ensure… Read the full press release
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, 2018-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Domenico D’Ambrosio has been hired for the newly created position of Vice President of Marketing, Innovation and Chief Revenue Officer for the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. He starts October 3. D’Ambrosio comes to the Airport Authority from Verizon, where he most recently held the position of Market President, overseeing sales and operations in a market comprising 14 states. D’Ambrosio started… Read the full press release
Building upon years of resort experience, Oostenbrink rises from the position of Resort Manager to lead the luxury Seychelles resort Seychelles, 2018-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Following his two year tenure as the Resort Manager of Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, Marcel Oostenbrink has been promoted to General Manager of the luxury resort on Mahé Island. As General… Read the full press release
Toronto, Canada, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Toronto announces three new additions to its decorated senior management team. The company flagship welcomes Giannicola Colucci as its new Executive Chef, overseeing the Hotel’s entire food and beverage program, including banquet operations. Known for his creative culinary storytelling and a passion for local produce, Colucci brings over… Read the full press release
MANILA, Philippines, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Simon McGrath has been appointed General Manager of the upcoming Hilton Manila, which will be part of the Resorts World Manila integrated complex in Newport City, Pasay, Philippines. Prior to his appointment, he was the General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru in Malaysia, which he opened in… Read the full press release
Paris, France, 2018-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels announces two key appointments to it Development Team as the Group gears up for the next exciting phase of its growth. Jeff Tisdall has been appointed as Senior Vice President Development Residential and Extended Stay, while Andrew Langdon will take on the role of Senior Vice President Development Asia, responsible… Read the full press release
PARIS, France, 2018-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — On September 27, 2018, the Air France Board of Directors accepted Franck Terner’s resignation from his position of Air France CEO. Following Air France-KLM Board of Directors favorable vote, Benjamin Smith was appointed as Air France CEO for a transitional period ending no later than December 31, 2018…. Read the full press release
Dubai, U.A.E, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach announces the appointment of Federico Giovine as Director of Rooms effective September 1, 2018. Born in Argentina, Federico is a third generation hotelier, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, uncles and cousins before him. His Four Seasons Journey began in Buenos Aires in… Read the full press release
Dubai, U.A.E., 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach announces the appointment of Renan Astolpho to Director of Food and Beverage. A graduate of International Hospitality and Tourism Management from Bournemouth University in the UK, Renan started his career in hospitality as a manager at The Hoxton Grill London in 2007. Progressing to… Read the full press release
Quebec, Q.C., 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Quebec, owned by InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust and managed by Hilton Management Services, today (September 24, 2018) appointed Jean-Francois Lincourt as General Manager. Most recently, Lincourt served as Hotel Manager of the Fairmont Copley Plaza. In his new role, Lincourt will be responsible for overseeing the… Read the full press release
Baltimore, U.S.A., 2018-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore welcomes Beverly Magee as the new General Manager to the downtown luxury hotel, who joins the team from Austin. A true leader in the industry whose reputation has made lasting impressions with her team, Magee brings nearly three decades of experience to the property. What began as… Read the full press release
Surfside, Florida, U.S.A, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hot on the heels of Cornelia Samara’s appointment to General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club announces three new additions to its decorated executive team. The legendary oceanfront property welcomes Koji Akaboshi as its new Hotel Manager, overseeing the day-to-day operations at The Surf Club. With more than… Read the full press release