Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas appoints Tony France as its new Executive Chef

Dallas, USA, 2022-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas has appointed Tony France as the Resort’s first new Executive Chef in more than two decades. His responsibilities include oversight of the expansive property’s four restaurants and bars including the signature restaurant LAW and watering hole OUTLAW Taproom, Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club members only dining… Read the full press release

Stagecoach appoints Matt Kitchin as new Managing Director for its bus services in Yorkshire

Matt Kitchin to replace Phil Medlicott, who is retiring in February Perth, Scotland, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the announcement that Phil Medlicott, Managing Director, is to retire next month, Stagecoach has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director for its bus services in Yorkshire. Matt Kitchin, 42, will be joining on… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts appoints Cheryl Williams as Chief Revenue Officer

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – has announced the appointment of Cheryl Williams as Chief Revenue Officer. In this newly created executive position, Williams will lead the brand’s commercial efforts, working with department leaders to drive revenue to its expanding global portfolio, which… Read the full press release

Tourism Industry Aotearoa appoints Rebecca Ingram as new Chief Executive

Wellington, New Zealand, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Industry Aotearoa is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Rebecca Ingram. TIA Chair Gráinne Troute says she is delighted to make such a high-calibre appointment to the role. “Rebecca’s experience in tourism, government and industry association roles will be invaluable in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita appoints Gilles Arzur as Executive Chef

Mauritius, 2021-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita has appointed Gilles Arzur as Executive Chef to oversee the Resort’s newly enhanced culinary outlets and all kitchen operations. In his new role, Arzur will now find his home among the individual pool villas and exotic nature of the Resort, where a total of five restaurants… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Madrid appoints Sonal Uberoi as new Director of SPA

Sonal Uberoi is the new Director of Wellness at the largest urban wellness spa in Spain Madrid, Spain, 2021-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Madrid announces that Sonal Uberoi is the new Director of its SPA. With more than ten years of experience in spa and wellness centre management, Sonal Uberoi will now be in charge of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina appoints Jason de Vries as Resort Manager

Hawaii, Oahu, USA, 2021-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, an award-winning private destination resort on Oahu’s tranquil western coast, announces the appointment of Jason de Vries as Resort Manager for the 370-room luxury Resort. A 15-year luxury hospitality veteran, de Vries hails most recently from Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, where he served as… Read the full press release

Bar Trigona at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur appoints new Head Bartender Shadrach Shan

Head Bartender Shawn is set to build on the bar’s award-winning legacy, adeptly supported by Assistant Bar Manager Julian who has been an integral part of the team since preopening Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2021-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Bar Trigona at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur is delighted to welcome new Head Bartender Shadrach Shan, better known as Shawn…. Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago appoints Justin Yu as Director of Food & Beverage and promotes Tristan Baker to Executive Chef

Mina Group executive joins flourishing food and beverage team at reimagined Hotel Chicago, USA, 2021-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Chicago announces the appointment of Justin Yu as Director of Food & Beverage and the promotion of Tristan Baker to Executive Chef. Off the heels of its multi-million-dollar renovation last fall and the launch of a new dining concept, Adorn Bar &… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Group appoints Andy Nicholson as General Manager & Director of Experience of Inside Burj Al Arab

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group has announced the appointment of Andy Nicholson as General Manager & Director of Experience of Inside Burj Al Arab, a new and innovative butler-guided tour offering a unique glimpse into the exclusive world of the global icon. Andy brings with him an in-depth and well-rounded… Read the full press release

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority appoints Mamie Mallory and Timothy Poole to its Board of Directors

Washington DC, USA, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced today (October 20, 2021) the appointment of Mamie Mallory and Timothy Poole to its Board of Directors. Both are appointees of the governor of Maryland. Mallory is widely recognized for her distinguished career at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), prior… Read the full press release

TAP appoints Frederic Gossot as new senior director of sales and distribution

Lisbon, Portugal, 2021-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Frederic comes from Qatar Airways, went through Air France and has over 25 years of management experience in the aviation sector. Frederic Gossot is TAP’s new senior director of sales and distribution. A French national, the new head of the Portuguese air carrier has more than 25… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown appoints Eric Smith as Spa Director

Seasoned director will elevate wellness experiences for the mind, body and soul New York, USA, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, the award-winning destination hotel in Manhattan’s TriBeCa neighbourhood, has appointed Eric Smith to the position of Spa Director.  A nearly two-decade veteran of the luxury spa industry, Smith brings a refreshed… Read the full press release

Swissport appoints Karen Cox as Global Director Operations & Safety

Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Karen Cox has started as Global Director Operations & Safety at Swissport this week. Together with her team she will drive the transformation of Swissport’s global operations to provide operational excellence and a consistent service delivery to the company’s airline customers around the globe. Karen Cox was… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Nevis appoints Picco Alapatt as the new Executive Chef

Luxury hospitality veteran brings extensive culinary resume spanning more than twenty years Nevis, West Indies, 2021-Oct-06 — /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 Picco Alapatt as the new Executive Chef. A 20-year luxury hospitality veteran,… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts appoints Joanna Kurowska as new managing director, UK & Ireland

Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel groups, has today (28 SEPTEMBER 2021) announced the appointment of Joanna Kurowska as the new managing director in its home market of UK & Ireland. Joanna will be responsible for driving sustainable hotel performance in… Read the full press release

Swissport appoints Chris Rayner as Chief HR Officer

Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — After four and a half years with the company, Andreas Hugener, Chief HR Officer of Swissport has decided to step down from his role. Chris Rayner will take over as Chief HR Officer and member of the Executive Leadership Team on 1 October. Andreas Hugener, Swissport’s Chief… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club appoints Daniela Trovato as General Manager

Seasoned marketer and leader brings historic property experience to an oceanfront icon Surfside, Florida, U.S.A., 2021-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club, a luxury oasis within a storied landmark, introduces Daniela Trovato as General Manager, bringing with her 15 years of Four Seasons experience and la dolce vita energy from her… Read the full press release

IATA appoints Philip Goh as Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific

Singapore, 2021-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Philip Goh as its Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific with effect from today (13 September 2021). Goh succeeds Conrad Clifford, who has been IATA’s Deputy Director General since 1 July 2021. Goh is a 34-year veteran of the… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport appoints Jim Butler as Chief Financial Officer

London, UK, 2021-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport Limited has announced today (13/08/2021) that in September 2021 Jim Butler will join its Board and leadership team as Chief Financial Officer. His most recent role was as Senior Vice President – Airport Operations and Cargo for American Airlines where he led airport operations and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle appoints Sebastian Hinsch as General Manager

Seattle, U.S.A., 2021-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — From the shores of the Big Island to the waterfront of the Emerald City, Sebastian Hinsch joins Four Seasons Hotel Seattle as General Manager of the downtown hotel near Pike Place Market and city’s only Forbes Travel Guide Five Star property. While General Manager duties entail managing the overall strategic business… Read the full press release

dnata Travel Group appoints Ailsa Pollard as Chief Executive Officer, UK & Europe

London, UK, 2021-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ailsa Pollard has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, dnata Travel Group (UK & Europe). She will start in her new role on 1st November 2021, and report in to the previous holder of the role, John Bevan, who now oversees all aspects of dnata’s global travel business as Divisional… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris appoints Francesco Cosci as head sommelier at Le George restaurant

Paris, France, 2021-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A new talent at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, Francesco Cosci begins his new role at Le George, working alongside Simone Zanoni, the Michelin starred restaurant’s dynamic chef. With its focus on sharing and conviviality, Le George is Cosci’s new playground. Born in 1994 in Cortona, Tuscany, Francesco discovered wine at… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta appoints Vincent Fredon as Director of Restaurants and Bar

Jakarta, Indonesia, 2021-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta welcomes Vincent Fredon as Director of Restaurants and Bar. Making the move from Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, Vincent is excited to bring his international expertise to the culinary scene of Indonesia’s vibrant capital. Arriving with more than 15 years of Four Seasons experience, Vincent will oversee the… Read the full press release

dnata appoints Musdalifa Abdullah as Managing Director for Singapore

Singapore, 2021-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced the appointment of Musdalifa Abdullah as the company’s Managing Director for Singapore. In his role, Musdalifa will oversee dnata’s ground handling, cargo and catering operations at Changi Airport in Singapore. He will manage a team of 1,800 employees, ensuring world-class services… Read the full press release

En Route International appoints Nick Wiley as Global Managing Director

London, UK, 2021-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — En Route International, the creative travel food and services solutions company, has announced the appointment of Nick Wiley as Global Managing Director. Nick brings more than 25-years’ experience to En Route, leading organisations across food retail, food manufacturing, hospitality and transport & logistics, working with companies that… Read the full press release

One-Ninety at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore appoints Pierre Barusta as Restaurant Chef

Singapore, 2021-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Singapore welcome Pierre Barusta as Restaurant Chef at the botanical modern Asian brasserie  One-Ninety. Passionate about fresh seasonal produce and modern French techniques while remaining rooted in his Vietnamese heritage, Chef Pierre was born and raised in France where his passion for all things culinary has taken him around the… Read the full press release

Norwegian appoints Geir Karlsen as new CEO

LONDON, UK, 2021-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Geir Karlsen has been appointed new CEO of Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (“Norwegian”). Karlsen succeeds Jacob Schram. The appointment will be effective June 21st 2021. “I am pleased to announce that Geir Karlsen on request of the Board has accepted the job as CEO of Norwegian. Karlsen has… Read the full press release

Accor appoints Brune Poirson as Chief Sustainability Officer

Paris, France, 2021-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor announces the appointment of Brune Poirson to the role of Chief Sustainability Officer. Brune Poirson will report directly to Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO, and will become a member of the Executive Committee. Her role will be to define, drive and monitor the commitments, the strategy… Read the full press release

Vail Resorts appoints James O’Donnell as president of the mountain division

Vail Resorts appoints James O’Donnell as president of the mountain division BROOMFIELD, Colo., 2021-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today (April 12, 2021) announced that Patricia Campbell, president of the Company’s mountain division and pioneer in the ski industry, has made the decision to step down from her position and… Read the full press release