SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group subsidiary Horizon Air has named 27-year industry veteran Jason Berry as senior vice president of operations. Berry rejoins Alaska Air Group after two years as vice president of cargo at Air Canada. “We couldn’t be happier to welcome Jason back,” said Horizon Air President Joe Sprague. “Adding… Read the full news article
Seoul, Korea, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Seoul welcomes Maximilian Schillik as its new Director of Rooms. Making the move from Four Seasons in Jakarta, Maximilian brings an exciting international flair to the Hotel and is looking forward to further elevating the guest experience at this vibrant urban retreat. In his new role, Maximilian will… Read the full news article
New Chef de Cuisine and General Manager to oversee Spanish steakhouse Scottsdale, U.S.A., 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North announces the appointment of two key members to the Talavera team: Chef de Cuisine Jesus Figueroa and Talavera General Manager Michael Elortegui. Together, Figueroa and Elortegui will help oversee the operation, menu and overall experience of the… Read the full news article
Paris, France, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor today (January 3, 2023) announces that Omer Acar has been appointed as CEO Raffles & Orient Express. His appointment will be effective March 1st, 2023. An eminent specialist in luxury hospitality, Omer is a respected leader with high standards and an in-depth knowledge of the world… Read the full news article
Christchurch, New Zealand, 2022-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Christchurch International Airport Limited has spent the past few months undertaking an extensive search for its new Chief Executive, assisted by Kerridge & Partners, and has made an appointment. Director and Chair of the Board’s People, Culture and Safety Committee Sarah Ottrey says… Read the full news article
Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Jessica Diktonius has been appointed as Finavia’s Communications and Marketing Director and a member of Finavia’s Executive Group from 1 March 2023. In her role, she will be responsible for Finavia’s communications, public relations and marketing. Jessica Diktonius has extensive experience in different roles in communications and… Read the full news article
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)–one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors–has appointed Sally Bartas to the position of chief talent and culture officer. In this newly created role, Bartas will report directly to the company’s chief human resources officer and work closely with leaders across the enterprise to strategically expand… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TX, 2022-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Dec 12, 2022) announced two Leadership promotions within its Internal Audit and Legal Departments, both effective immediately. Internal Audit Ted Gordon was promoted to Vice President Internal Audit where he will be responsible for leading Internal Audit functions. Gordon will provide strategic and tactical leadership… Read the full news article
Industry veteran brings more than 20 years of Four Seasons experience to the Caribbean’s iconic luxury resort Nevis, West Indies, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the award-winning Resort consistently ranked by travellers and travel experts as one of the top resorts in the Caribbean, has named Billy Cueto as its new General Manager…. Read the full news article
Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Erka Koivunen will start working as Chief Information Security Officer at the airport company Finavia on 9 January 2023. He will be responsible for the development and implementation of Finavia’s information security and data protection strategy as well as the cybersecurity system. Erka Koivunen has extensive and… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2022-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet is pleased to confirm that, following a comprehensive process, David Morgan has been permanently appointed as the airline’s Chief Operating Officer, sitting on the Airline Management Board. David has been an integral part the easyJet leadership team since he joined us as Chief Pilot in 2016…. Read the full news article
ST. JOHN’S, NL, 2022-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The St. John’s International Airport Authority (SJIAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Dennis Hogan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “Our Board of Directors was beyond impressed with Dennis’ calibre of leadership, integrity, and passion for our community. With over 25… Read the full news article
BETHESDA, Md., 2022-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust (the “Company”), announced the appointment of Mari Sifo as executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective November 28, 2022. She succeeds Joanne Hamilton who previously announced her retirement. Ms. Sifo joins the Company with more than 20… Read the full news article
Hodges to join East London hub from Norse Atlantic Airways, where he is currently the Chief Commercial Officer Brings extensive airline experience, including senior roles at easyJet and British Airways Airport is set to welcome 3 million passengers in 2022 and expects to be back above pre-pandemic levels by 2025 London, UK, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel… Read the full news article
Surrey, UK, 2022-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — European Regions Airline Association (ERA) welcomes a new manufacturer representative to the ERA Board. César Pereira, Vice President, Sales and Marketing – EMEA, Embraer, was recently elected by his fellow members and will hold a seat on the Board for the next three years. Embraer’s César Pereira… Read the full news article
Popular among guests, Vicki Van Tassel is set to host guests as the voyage’s Cruise Director for the first time in 2023 Monaco, 2022-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises® has named an experienced lineup of Senior Officers for its 140-day World Cruise 2023, ‘South Side Story’, which will see guests journey from Sydney to… Read the full news article
MUNICH, Germany, 2022-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — In November 2022, a management change will take place at Munich Airport International (MAI), the international business subsidiary of Munich Airport. After more than 13 years at Munich Airport and the successful development of its international business field, CEO Dr. Ralf Gaffal decided to leave MAI as… Read the full news article
LONDON, UK, 2022-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Belmond today (7 November, 2022) announced the appointment of Sébastien Samoye as Vice President of Real Estate. In his new role, Sébastien will play a key role in curating the ultimate travel collection for Belmond. Sébastien has over twenty years of international experience working in asset management,… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — AGS Airports Ltd, which owns and operates Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has today (Wednesday 9 November 2022) confirmed that Andy Cliffe will succeed Derek Provan as chief executive officer. Mr Cliffe has extensive experience of the aviation industry having previously spent 19 years with the Manchester… Read the full news article
23-year veteran of the airline to lead 3,500-strong pilot group SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected Captain Dave Mets as vice president of flight operations. In this role, Mets will oversee the day-to-day operations and financial performance of Alaska’s flight operations division, which includes Alaska’s 3,500 pilots…. Read the full news article
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of thought leader, pioneer, teacher and ecotourism industry leader Megan Epler Wood as its Special Advisor on sustainable tourism development for destinations, business, and civil society. “We are honoured to have Megan as PATA’s special advisor…. Read the full news article
Building on Four Seasons legacy of excellence, former CEO of Hyatt Hotel Corporation’s Apple Leisure Group will usher iconic luxury brand into its next chapter of continued growth, innovation and strategic development across new and existing lines of business Toronto, Canada, 2022-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury… Read the full news article
HONOLULU, 2022-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Outrigger Hospitality Group announced Angela Murphy as Vice President of Sales – The Americas. Murphy will work closely with the commercial strategy stakeholders to develop key sales strategies for the brand’s Waikiki Collection, Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa and other Hawaii properties. She will collaborate with other corporate… Read the full news article
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2022-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority recently welcomed Heather Day as its new human resources director to help plan, design and develop employee-related initiatives that support the Airport’s strategic goals. In her new role, Day will lead performance management and oversee compensation, benefits and employee… Read the full news article
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2022-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform today (September 27, 2022) announces the appointment of Janet Wu Nuckles, Vice President, Tax reporting directly to Judy Hendrick, CWT’s Chief Financial Officer. “One of the reasons I decided to move from interim to permanent CFO after a month of… Read the full news article
Dr. Charif has held the role since 2021. The SITA Council represents members of the global air transport community. Brussels, Belgium, 2022-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, has announced the re-election of Dr. Adib Charif, Head of IT at Middle East Airlines-Air Liban, as President… Read the full news article
ST. JOHN’S, NL, 2022-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The St. John’s International Airport Authority is pleased to welcome health care and mental health executive Louise Bradley to its Board of Directors effective immediately. As the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Ms. Bradley brings a proven track… Read the full news article
Start-up executive and new media entrepreneur joins Hyatt’s commercial services leadership team CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (September 12, 2022) announced the appointment of Arlie Sisson as senior vice president and global head of digital. Sisson will report to Mark Vondrasek, Hyatt’s chief commercial officer. “Arlie’s vast… Read the full news article
Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Christine Rovelli, MBA, 48, has been appointed Senior Vice President, Strategy and Fleet, and member of the Executive Board at Finnair as of 1 October 2022. Nicklas Ilebrand, the current SVP Strategy, will leave Finnair towards the end of the year, and he will work in an… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has appointed Dave Lynch as Group Chief Information Officer and member of the Executive Leadership Team. He will assume his duties shortly, with the exact starting date still to be agreed between him and his current employer. Fewer market clusters and new regional responsibilities in Europe…. Read the full news article