New York, NY, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has appointed Marlene Poynder as managing director of The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, in New York City. With more than 30 years of experience in hospitality and tourism, Poynder is the first woman to lead the legendary Upper East Side hotel. The… Read the full news article
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Kam Jandu to become CEO of Budapest Airport Zrt. from 1 May
Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Kam Jandu will take over as the CEO of Budapest Airport Zrt. on 1 May from the current CEO, Chris Dinsdale, who is leaving for Canada. Kam Jandu joined the company in 2009, and over the past 14 years, with a one-year hiatus, has continuously supported the… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco Welcomes Aaron Feeney as Director of Marketing
Aaron Feeney will lead Sales and Marketing at the award-winning Hotel San Francisco, U.S.A., 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco has announced that hospitality veteran Aaron Feeney has been appointed Director of Marketing. Bringing more than 20 years of industry experience to Four Seasons, the Hotel team is thrilled to bring his knowledge and… Read the full news article
From Intern to Executive Chef: Ruslan Shipunov’s Culinary Journey at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
Koh Samui, Thailand, 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — “From the very beginning, I found what I wanted from life – to cook,” shares Ruslan Shipunov, who has been promoted to Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. Twenty years of passion to prepare dishes that instantly put a smile on people’s faces has catapulted Ruslan’s… Read the full news article
Swissport appoints new CEO for UK & Ireland region and Chief Commercial Officer for the Americas
Effective 1 April 2023, Karen Cox was appointed CEO for the UK & Ireland region. Andres Diez takes on the role of Chief Commercial Officer for the Americas Zurich, Switzerland, 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport, the world’s leading aviation services company, makes two key changes to its executive team. Karen Cox, formerly Global… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Orlando welcomes Adrien Harel as new Resort Manager from Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
Harel joins the Orlando property from Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, U.S.A., 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Adrien Harel has recently been appointed as the new Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. Harel joins the Orlando property from Four Seasons Resort Bora… Read the full news article
Chloe Surridge appointed as Chief Operations Officer of Auckland Airport to deliver top safety outcomes and quality customer experience
Auckland, New Zealand, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has announced the appointment of Chloe Surridge as Chief Operations Officer, an executive team position focused on delivering top safety outcomes and a quality customer experience for the millions of travellers flying in and out each year. Ms Surridge will join Auckland Airport on… Read the full news article
Accor to propose appointment of Anne-Laure Kiechel as independent director at upcoming shareholders meeting
Paris, France, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Accor has decided to submit the appointment as Director of Ms. Anne-Laure Kiechel at next General Shareholders’ meeting to be called to approve the 2022 financial statements and which will be held on 17 May 2023, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at… Read the full news article
Lufthansa Cargo’s Dorothea von Boxberg to take over as CEO of Brussels Airlines
Cologne, Germany, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Dorothea von Boxberg is set to become the new CEO of Brussels Airlines. Subject to the pending resolution by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding, Dorothea von Boxberg, who is currently Chairperson of the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo AG, will take over in Belgium as… Read the full news article
Austrian Airlines reappoints Michael Trestl as Chief Commercial Officer for another five years
Supervisory Board extends Executive Board contract for another five years until 2028 Michael Trestl has held the position as CCO of Austrian Airlines since 2021 Vienna, Austria, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Supervisory Board of Austrian Airlines AG has reappointed Michael Trestl (37) to serve as member of the Executive Board and Chief… Read the full news article
Steigenberger Icon Hotels welcome new managers: Guntram Weipert and Friedrich von Schönfeldt take over in Düsseldorf and Leipzig
Guntram Weipert switching to become General Manager of Steigenberger Icon Parkhotel in Düsseldorf. Friedrich von Schönfeldt taking over at the helm of Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof in Leipzig. Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof Leipzig is managed by Friedrich von Schönfeldt since 01 March 2023. Von Schönfeldt… Read the full news article
Shadi Suleman promoted to Senior General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Doha, with added oversight of upcoming Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar
Doha, Qatar, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the promotion of Shadi Suleman to Senior General Manager. In his new role, he will continue to oversee Four Seasons Hotel Doha and have additional oversight of the upcoming Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar. “It is with great pride that we share the news… Read the full news article
Marriott International adds Lauren Hobart and Grant Reid to its board of directors for 2023 annual meeting
Lauren Hobart, President and CEO of DICK’S Sporting Goods and Grant Reid, former President and CEO of Mars, Incorporated Elected to Board of Directors BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The board of directors of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced the election of Lauren R. Hobart, President and Chief Executive Officer of… Read the full news article
Dnata appoints Phil McGrane as CEO of dnata Brazil, driving growth and success across the country
Recife, Brazil, 2023-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced the promotion of Phil McGrane to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), dnata Brazil with immediate effect. In his new role, Phil will lead dnata’s overall strategy and business, driving the company’s growth and success across the country. Phil has… Read the full news article
Mazen Saleh Named General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach: A Homecoming for the Hospitality Veteran
Respected leader and Four Seasons success story returns to Palm Beach Island resort Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2023-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Mazen Saleh, a 20-year Four Seasons veteran and an adored-by-all leader, has been named General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, the iconic island’s award-winning Five Star, Five Diamond Resort. Mazen’s creative side and… Read the full news article
Calgary Airport Authority appoints Chris Dinsdale as new President & CEO to lead growth and improve customer experience
CALGARY, AB, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Matthew Heffernan, Chair of the Board of The Calgary Airport Authority, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Dinsdale as the new President & CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority (The Authority/YYC). After an extensive international search, Chris Dinsdale was identified as the best strategic leader… Read the full news article
CWT Appointed as Corporate Travel Management Partner for Antengene Corporation Limited in Asia Pacific and North America
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT today (March 08, 2023) announced that it has been appointed by biopharmaceutical company Antengene Corporation Limited (Antengene) as its corporate travel management partner for Asia Pacific and North America, following a competitive two-month RFP process. Founded in Shanghai in 2017, Antengene now has branch offices in… Read the full news article
Four Seasons’ Daniela Trovato Promoted to Regional Vice President and General Manager of South Florida Properties
Overseeing four iconic properties as a luxury hospitality leader in South Florida Surfside, Florida, U.S.A., 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts leader Daniela Trovato has been promoted to Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club, with regional responsibilities including guidance of South Florida’s four… Read the full news article
IHG’s Maldives properties welcome Mohamed Hussain Shihab as new Cluster Director of Human Resources
Male’, Maldives, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Representing the InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG), the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort and Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives appoint Mohamed Hussain Shihab as Cluster Director of Human Resources for the two properties from 1st March 2023. Shihab held the Director of Human Resources position at InterContinental Maldives for… Read the full news article
Rosewood Hotel Group Strengthens Executive Team in Asia, Europe, and The Middle East with New Additions and Promotions to Drive Relationship Hospitality
The global brand announces new additions and promotions across the executive team in Asia, Europe, and The Middle East Hongkong, 2023-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (MARCH 02, 2023), Rosewood Hotel Group shares exciting changes to its ever-growing team of world-class executives. Driven by one of the brand’s guiding principles of Relationship Hospitality, Rosewood’s… Read the full news article
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Announces Sascha Hemmann as Managing Director of Rosewood Schloss Fuschl, Opening Spring 2024, in Europe’s Scenic Salzburg Region
Experienced hotelier brings exceptional leadership and international expertise to the charming and historic property on the shores of Lake Fuschl in Austria. Salzburg, Austria, 2023-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — As Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® continues to find new and enchanting destinations to further expand in Europe, the ultra-luxury brand is pleased to announce the appointment… Read the full news article
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® appoints Noriko Nakayama as managing director for Rosewood Miyakojima, the brand’s first property in Japan set to open in 2024, with a strong focus on sustainability
Set to Open in 2024, Rosewood Miyakojima marks Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ debut in Japan. Tokyo, Japan, 2023-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing with the brand’s commitment to thoughtful development, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® is set to open its first property in Japan in 2024. Today (MARCH 02, 2023), the brand is pleased to… Read the full news article
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® appoints Juan Samsó as managing director for the highly anticipated Rosewood Doha opening in 2023
Rosewood Doha marks Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ third property in the Middle East Doha, Qatar, 2023-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has appointed Juan Samsó as the managing director of Rosewood Doha, the next chapter in Rosewood’s continued expansion in the Middle East that is set to open in 2023. Juan… Read the full news article
Boeing announces nomination of Sabrina Soussan as new director, bringing extensive leadership experience in sustainability, transportation and digitalization
Soussan brings strong engineering, manufacturing and sustainability leadership Based in France, Soussan would become Boeing’s first board member outside the United States ARLINGTON, Va., 2023-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] Board of Directors today (March 2, 2023) announced that it has nominated Sabrina Soussan to be elected as a new director… Read the full news article
Qantas Group announces major changes to management committee as it gears up for growth and renewal
Sydney, Australia, 2023-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qantas Group is announcing changes to its Group Management Committee, as the national carrier moves into a new phase of growth and renewal. In summary, the changes are: Andrew David, who is CEO of Qantas Domestic and International, will retire from the Group in September 2023…. Read the full news article
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
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 news article
Mandarin Oriental, Macau Welcomes Franck Droin as General Manager to Deliver Exceptional Guest Experiences
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 news article
Marriott International Appoints Saba Landmann as Senior VP of Global Brand and Portfolio PR
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 news article
Four Seasons Hotel Denver names Craig Dryhurst as new Food and Beverage Director to lead dining team to new heights
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 news article
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines appoints new leadership to strengthen brand and customer experience
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 news article




























