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Liz Ortiguera Resigns as CEO of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) after Leading the Association through a Challenging Period, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Key Accomplishments

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announces the resignation of Liz Ortiguera as its Chief Executive Officer. Upon her notification, PATA Vice Chair Benjamin Liao said, “Liz served PATA with distinction as the first Asian female CEO in the organization’s 72-year history. On behalf of PATA, I… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Macau Welcomes Franck Droin as General Manager to Deliver Exceptional Guest Experiences

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Hong Kong, 2023-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the new appointment of Franck Droin as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Macau. In his new position, Franck will oversee day-to-day hotel operations, leading the team in delivering operational excellence and innovative guest experiences. A leader that is open-minded… Read the full press release

Marriott International Appoints Saba Landmann as Senior VP of Global Brand and Portfolio PR

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Marriott International, Inc. today announced that it has appointed Saba Landmann, Senior Vice President, Global Brand and Portfolio PR, effective immediately BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ms. Landmann will be responsible for leading communications for the company’s portfolio of thirty diverse and experiential hotel brands. Marriott’s brands include a prestigious luxury portfolio… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Denver names Craig Dryhurst as new Food and Beverage Director to lead dining team to new heights

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Denver, U.S.A., 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — EDGE Restaurant & Bar, the flagship dining destination of Four Seasons Hotel Denver known for its innovative cuisine and exceptional dining experiences, announces the promotion of Craig Dryhurst to the role of Food and Beverage Director. Craig has been with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts for more twenty years and has made… Read the full press release

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines appoints new leadership to strengthen brand and customer experience

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective 1 March 2023, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will add two new members to its Board of Managing Directors, bringing the total number to five. As Chief People Officer (CPO), Miriam Kartman will be responsible for KLM’s Human Resources policy, while Barry ter Voert will become Chief… Read the full press release

Hilton Names Katherine Lugar as EVP of Corporate Affairs: Industry Leader to Shape Narrative and Drive Results

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MCLEAN, Va., 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE:HLT) has named Katherine Lugar as executive vice president of corporate affairs, effective April 2023. She most recently served as CEO of the American Beverage Association (ABA) and prior to ABA was the president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Hilton’s corporate… Read the full press release

Lynn McClelland appointed CEO of dnata Catering and Retail Division in UK

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London, UK, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced the appointment of Lynn McClelland as Chief Executive Officer of the company’s Catering and Retail division in the United Kingdom. In her role, Lynn will head dnata’s catering and retail operations at 18 airports across the UK. Under Lynn’s leadership, dnata will continue to… Read the full press release

Swedavia Welcomes New CFO Kristina Ferenius to Lead Sustainable Development

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Swedavia has appointed Kristina Ferenius to be its new CFO as well as a new member of Swedavia’s Group management team. She will assume the position by August 1. Kristina Ferenius has a degree of master of science with a major in business administration, from Stockholm University…. Read the full press release

John Holland-Kaye to Step Down as CEO of Heathrow Airport After Nine Years of Exceptional Leadership

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London, UK, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — After nine years as CEO of Heathrow Airport, John Holland-Kaye has informed the Board of his intention to stand down as CEO during 2023. The Board would like to thank John for his exceptional leadership since 2014, building a strong management team, developing a consumer-focused culture, improving… Read the full press release

Gordon Smith Named Destination Development Director for South of Scotland by VisitScotland

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VisitScotland has announced that Gordon Smith has been appointed Destination Development Director for the South of Scotland EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — VISITSCOTLAND has today (02 Feb 2023) announced the appointment of a new Destination Development Director for the South of Scotland. Gordon Smith, who has worked within tourism for more than… Read the full press release

KLM Appoints Zita Schellekens as SVP of Sustainability & Strategy: Leading the Charge for a Greener Future

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM has appointed Zita Schellekens as Senior Vice President (SVP) for Sustainability & Strategy, effective 1 March 2023. This is a new position on KLM’s Executive Committee. Previously Schellekens spent two and a half years as Sustainability Director at DSM. In that time, she joined forces with… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin Names Deborah Rothe as New Exhibition Director, Stepping into the Shoes of David Ruetz

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Berlin, Germany, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Deborah Rothe follows in the footsteps of David Ruetz as Exhibition Director of ITB Berlin, the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show. In December 2022, Ruetz became Senior Vice President of Travel + Logistics at Messe Berlin, in which role he oversees the ILA Berlin Airshow as well… Read the full press release

Stefan Frank Named GM of Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof, Deutsche Hospitality Flagship Hotel

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Flagship hotel with new General Manager Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — A familiar face with an additional new responsibility: Stefan Frank, who as Senior Director Operations is already in charge of Deutsche Hospitality’s Rhine-Main/Belgium cluster of 13 hotels, will also have direct responsibility for the flagship hotel of the brand… Read the full press release

Shelby Scales Appointed as VP of Strategic Alliances at HMSHost, to Lead Relationships with ACDBE Partners

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Former AMAC President & CEO and Department of Transportation official will take the helm of global restaurateur’s industry-leading Strategic Alliances Program BETHESDA, Maryland, 2023-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost, a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, today announces the appointment of Shelby M. Scales as Vice President, Strategic Alliances, effective… Read the full press release

Lukas Brosi named CEO of Flughafen Zürich AG, ensuring seamless transition and continued success

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Flughafen Zürich AG has appointed Lukas Brosi as its new CEO. He succeeds Stephan Widrig, who will leave the company at the end of April, as previously announced. Lukas Brosi, 44 years of age, joined Flughafen Zürich AG in 2009 and has… Read the full press release

Air Canada Appoints Industry Veteran Jon Turner as Vice President of Cargo to Lead Global Business Strategy

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MONTREAL, CANADA, 2023-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (January 25, 2023) announced that Jon Turner, currently Vice President, Inflight Services, has been appointed Vice President, Cargo effective February 18, 2023. An accomplished airline executive with expertise in global strategy, operations and customer service, Mr. Turner has held a wide range of progressively… Read the full press release

Changes to Finnair’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board: Kimmo Viertola Appointed as New Chair

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Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The composition of Finnair’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board changes as the chair of the Nomination Board Minna Pajumaa, Senior Financial Counsellor of the Ownership Steering Department in the Prime Minister’s Office of Finland, is replaced by Kimmo Viertola, Director General of the Ownership Steering Department in the Prime… Read the full press release

Daniela Stein Named General Manager of IntercityHotel Berlin Ostbahnhof, Bringing Extensive Industry Experience and Passion to the Role

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Career at Deutsche Hospitality Berlin, Germany, 2023-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Daniela Stein, who previously worked at IntercityHotel Berlin Ostbahnhof as Hotel Manager, will take over as General Manager of IntercityHotel Berlin Ostbahnhof in January 2023. Born in Osterburg, hotel passionate Daniela Stein has many years of experience in the hotel industry. As a… Read the full press release

Northstar Travel Group Appoints Nick Powell as Managing Director of EMEA, Focusing on Growth and Development in UK and European Markets

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Rutherford, New Jersey, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Northstar Travel Group (“Northstar”), the largest information services, data, events, and marketing solutions company focused exclusively on the travel industry, has named Nick Powell Managing Director, EMEA effective today (January 17, 2023). Powell replaces David Chapple, Managing Director of the group since its acquisition in 2019,… Read the full press release

Leading Business Aviation Entities Achieve NBAA’s Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation

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Washington, DC, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced additional inaugural business aviation entities that have achieved the organization’s newly established Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation. The program, which was launched in 2022, includes four independent accreditations: flight, ground support, operations and infrastructure. The categories are aimed at recognizing… Read the full press release

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Bolsters Senior Management Team with Two New Vice Presidents

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Washington DC, USA, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Two new vice presidents have joined the senior management team at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. As the new vice president for Audit, Charles Turley will lead a team that conducts internal audits and advises the board of directors and CEO of the results of financial,… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Appoints Christian Dolenc as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen

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Hong Kong, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Christian Dolenc as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen. Christian brings a wide range of experiences to his new role in South China, having joined Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group at its flagship property, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong in… Read the full press release

EasyJet Appoints Jane Storm as Group People Director, Succeeding Ella Bennett

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London, UK, 2023-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet is pleased to announce that it has appointed Jane Storm to join easyJet as Group People Director in the spring. Jane will succeed Ella Bennett who has decided to leave easyJet after nearly five years at the airline. Jane will join easyJet from Saga Group where she… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality Welcomes Norman Mark as General Manager of Iconic Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher’s in Brussels

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A return to the Icon Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — We wish a warm welcome to Norman Mark! Deutsche Hospitality is proud to welcome Norman Mark back in their hotelier’s family as General Manager of the legendary Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher’s in Brussels, one of the most outstanding hotels on the European continent…. Read the full press release

ACI-NA Announces New Board of Directors with Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s CEO Among Leaders

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) announced its new leaders to the ACI-NA Board of Directors including the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority’s president and CEO Tory Richardson. “I look forward to serving the aviation industry and its communities in this new position… Read the full press release

Columbus Regional Airport Authority Appoints Nicole Loucks as General Counsel

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COLUMBUS, OH, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ —The Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) has named Nicole Loucks General Counsel. Her responsibilities in this role include leading all legal, risk and compliance functions for CRAA. As General Counsel, Loucks will work closely with the CRAA Board of Directors on governance and serve as the liaison with… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises Taps Industry Veteran Massimo Brancaleoni for New SVP Global Sales Role to Sustain Growth

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The leading ultra-luxury cruise line has created a new role for Brancaleoni, who brings a wealth of strategic expertise and an international background. Monaco, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises®, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has enriched its global sales team to propel its continued growth, welcoming cruise industry veteran Massimo Brancaleoni as… Read the full press release

New Secretary, Staff Announced for Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, Aiming to Elevate State as Prime Vacation Destination

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LITTLE ROCK, AR, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Mike Mills today (January 12, 2023) begins his tenure as secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. He replaces Stacy Hurst as secretary of the department. Mills is the founder and owner of the Buffalo Outdoor Center in Ponca and served as Arkansas’s… Read the full press release

Air Canada’s Lucie Guillemette Retires After Five Decades of Exceptional Service

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New senior management structure will create two new EVP positions MONTREAL, CANADA,, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (Jan. 12, 2023) announced the retirement of Lucie Guillemette, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. Ms. Guillemette, who is responsible for the airline’s commercial strategies, will retire at the end of April 2023, ending… Read the full press release

Leading Industry Executives Appointed to Brand USA’s 2023 Board of Directors, Led by Todd Davidson as Board Chair

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WASHINGTON, DC, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, today (January 11, 2023) announced the newly appointed and reappointed directors who will comprise its 2023 board of directors. Todd Davidson, chief executive officer of Travel Oregon, will serve as board chair. Davidson was first appointed to… Read the full press release