Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels announces the appointment of Patrik Ilstam as General Manager of Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort and Villas, a brand-new luxury resort with a collection of 148 rooms, suites and villas on Thailand’s stunning island of Koh Yao Yai, effective from 1st August 2023. An experienced… Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced the appointment of acclaimed actor Winston Duke as its newest Ambassador for Responsible Tourism. Recognized for his exceptional talent and commitment to global philanthropic efforts, Duke will advocate for sustainable tourism practices and raise awareness about the transformative power of… Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has appointed Chef Fatmata Binta and world-renowned Basque Chefs Martín Berasategi and Pedro Subijana as Ambassadors for Sustainable Tourism, in the framework of the 8th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism co-organized with Basque Culinary Center (BCC). The UNWTO thus recognises their… Read the full press release
Gallagher, renowned for establishing Allegiant as a leader among ultra-low-cost carriers, assumes role after John Redmond resigns LAS VEGAS, NV, 2023-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) announced that John Redmond has resigned as chief executive officer and as a member of the Board of Directors effective immediately. Maurice J. Gallagher, former CEO, current… Read the full press release
WASHINGTON, USA, 2023-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association announced two promotions among its leadership team. Haleigh Hildebrand was promoted to vice president, campaigns & political strategy. In her new role, Hildebrand will guide AHLA’s efforts to build grassroots and grasstops programs that support a healthy and growing hotel industry. Prior… Read the full press release
Claire Miles to become Chief Executive Officer of UK’s largest bus operator from 2 October Claire brings extensive leadership experience of major businesses across a range of business sectors As CEO, Claire will be responsible for a billion-pound turnover business employing over 23,000 people Ray O’Toole to revert to Non-Executive Chair of the Board, following… Read the full press release
Guangzhou, China, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Italian Chef Domenico Cicchetti brings a new era of Mediterranean magic to Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou in his new role as Head Chef of the Hotel’s 72nd floor Caffe Mondo. In his new tenure at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, Cicchetti plans to introduce light Mediterranean dishes with a focus on fresh seafood… Read the full press release
Ley returns to Four Seasons during an exciting time for the Resort, as it undergoes lifestyle renovations Costa Rica, 2023-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica announces the appointment of Mark Ley as Director of Marketing. In his role, Mark will lead the sales and marketing division as the property undergoes lifestyle renovations… Read the full press release
Zurich, Switzerland, 2023-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Guillaume Halleux joins Swissport as Chief Commercial Officer, effective 18 September. In close collaboration with Swissport’s regional business leaders, he will maintain an open customer dialogue to build trust-based long-term partnerships with our airline clients and ensure expectations regarding operational excellence are met. Effective 18 September 2023,… Read the full press release
Helsinki, Finland, 2023-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair is taking part in Plan International’s #GirlsTakeover campaign, where girls step into the shoes of political, social and economic leaders as part of the UN’s International Day of the Girl celebrations. At Finnair, 17-year-old Siru Nuutinen will take over the role of CEO Topi Manner and work with Finnair’s Executive… Read the full press release
Sydney, Australia, 2023-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce has advised the Board he will bring forward his retirement by two months to help the company accelerate its renewal. As a result, CEO Designate Vanessa Hudson will assume the role of Managing Director and Group CEO effective 6 September 2023. Alan… Read the full press release
Philadelphia, U.S.A., 2023-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center introduces Sandra Oliva as Hotel Manager, marking ten years of her tenure with the global brand. Joining the team from Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, the Philadelphia-based property is her fifth Four Seasons assignment. “I couldn’t be more excited to reunite with Sandra and welcome… Read the full press release
Stockholm, Sweden, 2023-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS announces the appointment of Ginger Hughes as new Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) and Paul Verhagen as new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). SAS appoints Ginger Hughes as Chief Transformation Officer. Hughes brings a long of experience from her advisory role at Seabury, where she has guided SAS… Read the full press release
Moves Position Company for Future Growth Following Radisson Americas Integration ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced key executive appointments that position the company for continued future growth following its acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas and the successful integration of its nine brands onto Choice’s world-class central reservation… Read the full press release
HONOLULU, HAWAII, 2023-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has promoted Daniel Chun to regional vice president – Hawai‘i, in a move that underscores the airline’s enduring commitment to the Aloha State. In this newly created role, Chun serves as the senior executive for Alaska Airlines in Hawai‘i, leading the long-term strategy for the… Read the full press release
Serengeti, Tanzania, 2023-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A deep commitment to make a lasting change on the environment and involving guests in the culture and nature around them is the fact about Matthew Senyard that immediately caught the eye of the leadership team at the renowned Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania. Matthew joined Four Seasons Safari… Read the full press release
CALGARY, AB, 2023-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Andrea Robertson, Chair of the Board of The Calgary Airport Authority, is pleased to announce Chris Dinsdale has officially assumed the role as President & CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority (The Authority/YYC). After an extensive international search, Chris Dinsdale was identified as the best strategic leader… Read the full press release
Paris, France, 2023-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor announces that Gilda Perez-Alvarado, currently Global CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality, has been appointed as Group Chief Strategy Officer of Accor. Assuming the role on 01 October 2023, Gilda will be a member of the group’s Management Board, based in Paris, in charge of overseeing… Read the full press release
Helsinki, Finland, 2023-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair’s CEO, Topi Manner, has given notice of his resignation from the company to join Elisa Corporation as their new CEO, starting at the latest on 1 March 2024. Until then, Manner continues as normal in his CEO role at Finnair. “Topi Manner has done a stellar… Read the full press release
Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence welcomes Charles Fisher as the newly appointed General Manager of the luxurious hotel in Egypt, bringing a whole new vision for change through innovation and creativity. Hailing from the UK, Charles Fisher makes the move from Tokyo, Japan to… Read the full press release
Danni Brooke, star of C4’s Hunted, drafts an internal memo to brief airport teams on decoding anxious passengers’ body language Heathrow colleagues will be on high alert across all four terminals during family holiday season New signage has been installed across the airport and ‘Airport Dads’ will be given freebies and vouchers to get in the… Read the full press release
London, United Kingdom, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — James Lever to lead the next wave of innovation as the digital sustainability solution continues to scale across the tourism sector. Weeva, a cutting-edge digital sustainability solution for tourism businesses, has appointed James Lever as its inaugural Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Lever will oversee the… Read the full press release
The hospitality veteran of 22 years will lead the best hotel in Azerbaijan Baku, Azerbaijan, 2023-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Mahmoud El Keiy, a seasoned hotelier, has taken over the role of General Manager to lead the team at the 171-room luxury Four Seasons Hotel Baku in the heart of the city as of July 3, 2023. Mahmoud’s… Read the full press release
Hawaii, Lanai (Sensei), U.S.A., 2023-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Marlowe Joseph Lawenko has been promoted to Executive Chef, Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort, overseeing all hotel culinary operations of the Resort’s signature restaurants and culinary team management including Sensei by Nobu, Koele Garden Bar and in-room dining. The adults-only wellness retreat is nestled among the pine-covered mountains of the… Read the full press release
Amman, Jordan, 2023-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman welcomes Nick Solomon as the newly appointed General Manager of the luxurious 192-room Hotel in Amman, which provides the ideal home base to experience the capital and discover Jordan in an atmosphere of safety and peace of mind. From island life to city life, Solomon was the… Read the full press release
New liaison to support United Nations efforts to advance a harmonized aviation ecosystem ARLINGTON, Va., 2023-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] is deepening support of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its efforts to promote aerospace safety, security and sustainability. The company named its first liaison to the United Nations agency,… Read the full press release
St. Louis, U.S.A., 2023-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis announces the appointment of Al Arce to the role of Director of Marketing. Al Arce is an accomplished business leader with a passion for helping organizations achieve their full potential. In his most recent role, he served as account director for the Disney Institute and… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels EMEA has appointed Marielle Vroemen to lead its Franchisee Performance Department Marielle brings over 15 years of experience in hotel revenue strategy and optimisation, having previously worked for Marriott, Hilton, and Shangri-La New appointment supports Choice’s ambitious growth strategy in the EMEA region and is accompanied by the launch of a new Franchisee… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2023-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has appointed Darren Evans as Chief Safety & Risk Officer, a newly created executive leadership position focused on the identification, management and assurance of the organisation’s safety and risk management. Mr Evans brings 30 years safety and risk management experience across multiple industries, including… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association(PATA) is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Ms Noredah Othman, CEO, Sabah Tourism Board, Malaysia and the election of Dr. Gerald Perez, Vice President, Guam Visitors Bureau, USA to the PATA Executive Board for a two-year term beginning June 27, 2023. On… Read the full press release