Leadership

UN Tourism Awards Colombian Community Tourism Innovators, Celebrating Inclusivity and Sustainable Growth

(IN SHORT) UN Tourism has recognized five innovative community tourism projects in Colombia as part of the "Innovation Challenge: Community…

1 year

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul Welcomes Award-Winning Chef Shaun Anthony as New Executive Chef

(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Seoul has named renowned Canadian chef Shaun Anthony as its new Executive Chef. With over…

1 year

Preferred Travel Group Expands Global Leadership Team to Drive Growth and Innovation

New leadership roles in 2024 underscore the travel and hospitality company’s commitment to advancing brand development and strategic growth (IN…

1 year

Thibaut Drege Returns to Lead Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris

(IN SHORT) Thibaut Drege has returned to Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris as General Manager, after a successful two-year…

1 year

Delaware North Chef Champions Sustainability at Empire State Building’s STATE Grill and Bar

(IN SHORT) In honor of the 25th anniversary of Delaware North's GreenPath® program, the company is highlighting Chef Jarrett from…

1 year

Southwest Airlines Appoints Rakesh Gangwal as Independent Board Chair, Announces New Committee Leaders

(IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines has appointed Rakesh Gangwal as the new independent Chair of its Board of Directors and assigned…

1 year

Minor Hotels Appoints Omar Romero as Chief Development Officer to Lead Global Expansion

Romero is the latest addition to the hospitality group’s senior leadership team as it accelerates its global expansion plans (IN…

1 year

Louisiana Native Natalie Placer Joins Four Seasons New Orleans as Director of Marketing

Louisiana native and Four Seasons veteran returns home to lead marketing for celebrated hotel (IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel New…

1 year

SAS Achieves Five Star Rating in 2025 APEX Awards, Recognizing Commitment to Customer Excellence

(IN SHORT) Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has been awarded a Five Star rating in the 2025 APEX global customer rankings, reflecting…

1 year

Four Seasons Jackson Hole Announces New Leadership Team Ahead of Festive Season

New General Manager, Director of Food and Beverage, and Director of Marketing appointed to executive team of Wyoming’s only Forbes…

1 year

Emirates Crowned ‘World’s Best Airline’ by Comprehensive Industry Study

(IN SHORT) Emirates has been named the 'World’s Best Airline' in a comprehensive study by Telegraph Travel, which evaluated 90…

1 year

Kiyohito Iimuma Appointed as Chief Operating Officer of IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan

(IN SHORT) IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan has appointed Kiyohito Iimuma as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), in addition…

1 year

Diego Stembert Takes Helm as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Anguilla, Bringing Global Hospitality Expertise

(IN SHORT) Diego Stembert has been appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla, bringing a wealth of…

2 years

Peter Cabello Holmberg Appointed Chief Information Officer of SAS to Drive Digital Transformation

(IN SHORT) SAS has appointed Peter Cabello Holmberg as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective November 1, 2024. In…

2 years

Southwest Airlines Appoints Industry Veteran Robert Fornaro to Board Amid Leadership Transition

(IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines has appointed Robert "Bob" Fornaro to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Fornaro, a seasoned airline…

2 years

Alaska Airlines Boosts Cargo Division with New Leadership After Hawaiian Airlines Merger

Ian Morgan named Alaska Airlines Vice President of Cargo; Jason Berry named Alaska Air Group’s Executive Vice President of Cargo…

2 years

Choice Hotels Wins Two Awards for Groundbreaking Data Discovery Training Program

(IN SHORT) Choice Hotels International has won two Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for its Data Discovery training program.…

2 years

Delaware North Welcomes New Cohort to CHEFS® Program for Culinary Leadership Development

(IN SHORT) Delaware North has welcomed 15 emerging culinarians into the fourth cohort of its Culinary & Hospitality Excellence for…

2 years

VisitScotland Appoints Jill Walker as New Director of Marketing and Digital

(IN SHORT) VisitScotland has announced Jill Walker as the new Director of Marketing and Digital, effective 21 October 2024. Walker,…

2 years

Accor Strengthens Global Brand Leadership with Key Appointments for Premium, Midscale & Economy Divisions

New Brand Presidents join the Group reinforcing its Premium, Midscale & Economy Brand Strategy (IN SHORT) Accor has appointed two…

2 years

Balinese Heritage Meets Luxury: I Ketut Sena Named Resort Manager at Four Seasons Bali

Balinese cultural custodian steps into coveted role at the award-winning luxury resort (IN SHORT) I Ketut Sena has been appointed…

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