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
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
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
Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The following persons have been appointed to Finnair’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board: Minna Pajumaa, Senior Financial Counsellor of the Ownership Steering Department in the Prime Minister’s Office of Finland; Timo Sallinen, Senior Vice President, Investments, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company; and Esko Torsti, Head of Cross Asset Allocation,… 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
Two of the industry’s finest talents return “home” to helm the Hotel’s eight vibrant dining outlets Athens, Greece, 2022-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Known as xenia, the Greek art of hospitality is legendary. So it is with a warm embrace and a proud heart that Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens welcomes two of the industry’s finest… 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
Christchurch Airport Chief Executive Malcolm Johns is to leave the airport after nine years, to take up a Chief Executive role based in Auckland and will leave the airport team in 2023. Christchurch, New Zealand, 2022-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Board Chair Catherine Drayton says “The Board and executive have worked closely to build… 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
Auckland, New Zealand, 2022-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has announced the appointment of Melanie Dooney as General Manager Corporate Services. Ms Dooney will join Auckland Airport in early November, taking responsibility for health, safety and wellbeing, people and capability, people services, public relations and government relations, and legal at Auckland Airport. Auckland… Read the full news article
Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — With six cities on four continents on his Four Seasons curriculum, Federico Giovine brings a wealth of valuable international experience to his new role as Hotel Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest. Giovine, a seasoned hotelier, started his career in 2005, as a phone operator at Four Seasons… Read the full news article
New Orleans, U.S.A., 2022-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — What began as an eight-year-old’s dream of becoming a chef transformed into a life-long passion for the hospitality industry. It is with much pride that Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans announces the internal promotion of Christopher Jordan to Hotel Manager. With a heart for service, Christopher stood out as the… Read the full news article
Hawaii, Lanai, U.S.A., 2022-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Lanai named Lacey Matsumoto as Spa Director, responsible for overseeing daily spa operations, including staff training, treatments and retail, and fitness facilities, as well as the Resort’s Yoga and Wellness program. Matsumoto has a distinguished spa and wellness background with more than 15 years experience in the spa… Read the full news article
Highly anticipated 235-key luxury hotel in heart of downtown Nashville bolsters hotel dining, bar, and restaurant experience with talented hires Nashville, USA, 2022-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The all-new Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville, anticipated to open this fall, announces key food and beverage appointments that will lead a vibrant array of creative… Read the full news article
The role deepens company’s relationship with guests ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)—one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors—has appointed Noha Abdalla to the role of chief marketing officer, reporting directly to President and Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Pacious. As a key member of the senior executive team, Abdalla will be a… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto appoints a new Director of Food and Beverage and Director of Rooms Toronto, Canada, 2022-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Toronto continues to add remarkable talent to its dynamic team with the appointment of Kristi Grotsch as the new Director of Food and Beverage and Angelica Sanz Rincón as the new Director of Rooms…. Read the full news article
Hong Kong, China, 2022-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Joanna Flint, Chief Commercial Officer of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, has announced three senior appointments to strengthen the Group’s global sales leadership. Raphael Lanfant has been appointed Global VP Channel Sales, a newly created role responsible for overseeing the global revenue growth and the effectiveness of… Read the full news article
Hangzhou, China, 2022-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Christoph Knichel has been appointed as the new General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou and will take responsibility for all aspects of Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou’s operations and management to create a haven in a remarkable constellation with European service where guests can stay in style and comfort…. Read the full news article
MONACO, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Strengthening the cruise line’s commitment to long-term growth, Silversea Cruises has announced the appointment of Roberto Verdino as Senior Vice President Revenue Management. Reporting to Barbara Muckermann, Chief Commercial Officer, Verdino will oversee Silversea’s Revenue operations, forecasting, and commercial planning. Having garnered over 15 years of experience at… Read the full news article
New Hotel Manager and new Director, Food and Beverage to lead operations of newly renovated property St. Louis, U.S.A., 2022-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis announces the appointment of two executives to the operations team to lead the freshly renovated property to a new level of personalized service and further elevate the guest… Read the full news article
Toronto, Canada, 2022-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — When searching for a new Hotel Manager, the team at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto did not have to look far. With an unparalleled level of service built in the hands of its employees, Four Seasons takes pride in developing talent from within. As a well-tenured employee with a combined five… Read the full news article
The veteran hotelier is set to usher the urban retreat into a new era of hospitality Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2022-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Arriving from the breezy coasts of Vietnam, Blaise Montandon brings with him a vibrant energy, a buoyant positivity, and a wealth of experience in luxury hospitality. Newly appointed as General Manager of Four… Read the full news article
Highly anticipated 235-key luxury hotel in heart of downtown Nashville hires experienced and talented hospitality professionals as it advances towards fall 2022 opening Nashville, USA, 2022-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The all-new Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville, anticipated to open this September and now accepting reservations, announces key leadership appointments who will lead… Read the full news article
LAS VEGAS, NV, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Lisa Messina is joining the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) as Chief Sales Officer to lead and help grow meeting, convention and tradeshow sales for Las Vegas and for the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), the LVCVA announced today. She will start in early September…. Read the full news article
Firmenich CEO recognized for impressive track record of strategic growth and purpose-driven initiatives Toronto, Canada, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, today (July 18, 2022) announced the appointment of Firmenich CEO Gilbert Ghostine to its Board of Directors, representing long-term shareholder Cascade Investment. With more than… Read the full news article
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Australian International Hotel Company, TFE Hotels, has announced the appointment of Brian Delaney to their executive leadership team in the role of Chief Financial Officer. The appointment comes as TFE Hotels continues its global expansion with the SE Asian debut of Adina Singapore Orchard this month; the… Read the full news article
Technology thought leader joins Hyatt’s commercial services leadership team to oversee technology, enterprise applications and cybersecurity CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (July 18, 2022) announced the appointment of Eben Hewitt as Hyatt’s Chief Information Officer, effective July 18. Hewitt will oversee Technology, Enterprise Applications and Cybersecurity for… Read the full news article