The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced Andrea Grisdale, Founder and CEO of IC Bellagio as Vice Chair of its new initiative, Together in Travel, alongside thirteen founding partners.
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore has formally appointed New Zealander chef Jean Paul Lourdes as its new culinary director.
Banyan Tree Krabi announced the appointment of seasoned culinary professional Ammaraporn “Emma” Duangphophim as their new executive sous-chef.
As the world marks International Women’s Month, Philippine Airlines (PAL) seeks to address the gender gap in aviation through its Fly With Her programme.
FCM Travel, the flagship large market business travel division of Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT), announced the appointment of Michelle Jolley as the new SVP of Global Marketing.
SriLankan Airlines’ training centre SriLankan Aviation College was recently hailed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as an IATA Authorized Training Center (ATC) Top Performer for 2024.
Global luxury and experiential travel network Virtuoso announced its 2025 Virtuoso Cruise Icons today, 11th March.
2L Collection, the French hospitality group known for curating luxury experiences, announces the appointment of Adrien Kobeh as its new Director of Sales.
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) extended an invitation to Hollywood executives to film in the country.
Etihad Airways has announced 10 new Cadet Pilot scholarship places for internal candidates of all nationalities, in its newly established Employee Cadet Pilot programme.
The Globus family of brands (GFOB) announced the appointment of Chris Hall as its new managing director in the Asia Pacific.
Julien Mattei, 36, has been appointed as the new Chief Investment Officer of Europe’s largest hostel chain, a&o Hostels.
Loganair has opened applications for its apprenticeship scheme, aiming to recruit mechanical engineers in Glasgow and Aberdeen to enter its four-year modern apprenticeship.
With over eight years of experience in the events industry, MS Hands has built a career marked by passion, innovation, and excellence.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced the appointment of Bryan Chan as its new vice-president for development in South East Asia and Korea today, 6th March.
Australian experiential tourism firm Journey Beyond announced the appointment of Lavale Marketing as its official sales representation agency in China to boost inbound tourism from China.
Air New Zealand announced that its chief executive Greg Foran will be stepping down after five years at its helm, though he will be staying on until October.
Cruise industry veteran Matthew Rutherford is set to step into a newly-created role as Princess Cruises’ vice-president for the Asia Pacific come April 2025.
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific recently joined SMBC Aviation Capital and the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) to support a mangrove planting project in Sitio Sulok, Lian, Batangas.
Las Vegas Sands and Marina Bay Sands jointly announced that The Food Bank Singapore has joined Sands Cares Accelerator today, 5th March.
Colinson International’s airport experiences programme Priority Pass announced a collaboration with Elite Motorsport’s Filipino racer Bianca Bustamante today, 5th March.
The Lalit Suri Hospitality School has announced a collaboration with renowned chef and restaurateur Ritu Dalmia to introduce the European Culinary Excellence Program—a transformative 10-week European culinary training.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) chief luxury officer Jason Montague announced a number of leadership changes within Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises on Monday, 3rd March.
Kisawa Sanctuary, the award-winning 300-hectare beach escape on Benguerra Island has appointed Nazik Amrani as General Manager.
Luxury urban resort specialist Urban Resort Concepts (URC) recently announced the appointment of senior executives to lead its corporate team.
Radisson Hotel Group – South Asia, in partnership with the Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) and The Job Plus, is empowering over 260 youth across India through skill development in the hospitality sector.
Hotelbeds’ general manager for retail and travel agencies Bertrand Sava was part of a panel at the recently concluded MarketHub 2025 trade conference which discussed key trends happening in the sector, particularly within the Asia Pacific.
Tamarind Global, a premier full-service provider of luxury hospitality, travel, wedding, and event services, has announced the advancement of Louis D’Souza as its Managing Partner.
Global luxury hospitality brand Jumeirah takes pride in the incredible women at the helm of Jumeirah Thanda Island in Tanzania as it commemorates International Women’s Day.
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific recently welcomed faculty and officials from Singapore Management University (SMU) and members of its International Advisory Council (IAC) for an exclusive visit to its Aplus hangar.
25hours Hotel One Central announces the appointment of James Berry as the new General Manager.
W Singapore – Sentosa Cove recently welcomed Sivanesh Pillai as the new music curator for the property.
Global airline Emirates announced the first in a series of pilot recruitment roadshows in Macao Special Administrative Region, China.
Custom Travel Solutions (CTS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Butts as Vice President of Sales.
Belmond has appointed Alex D’Aguiar as Global Head of Restaurants & Bars as it continues the journey to take its food and beverage offering to new heights.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) formally opened nominations for the sixth edition of the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards on Thursday, 20th February.
UN Tourism announced its participation at the upcoming Japan Expo 2025 this April, along with two game-changing events.
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) expressed its interest to partner with more global celebrities as tourism ambassadors as it pushes to increase arrivals from key source markets.
Australian white-label hotel management firm 1834 Hotels formally appointed Rod Harrex as its new chief operating officer.
Hospitality tech firm Shiji International announced the appointment of Steven Hopkinson as its new senior vice-president for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East.
A Book titled ‘Harmonizing Human Touch and AI in Tourism & Hospitality’ by IIHM’s Founder Dr. Suborno Bose also launched
Queenstown Airport just launched the Queenstown Airport Community Fund, a new initiative designed to provide financial support to local charities and community organisations.
Indonesian hospitality company Archipelago successfully held the Commercial Summit 2025 from 10th to 13th February at the Aston Kartika Grogol Hotel & Conference Center, Jakarta.
Cruise firm Silversea has announced the promotion of Andreas Nuessel as its incoming managing director for the UK and EMEA.
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali has appointed industry veteran Marco Di Pasquale as its new hotel manager.
As International Women’s Day looms on the horizon, Untamed Borders shares the stories of pioneering women tour guides from Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Jim Corbett, Taj Corbett Resort & Spa, announces the appointment of Nivedan Kukreti as its new General Manager.
Kazakhstan recently introduced new visa categories as a way of attracting fresh investments and manpower to boost the national economy.
Indonesian tourism minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana recently addressed the country’s House of Representatives regarding the ministry’s targets for this year.
Regal Hotels International leverages its extensive hotel network to launch the exclusive Long-stay Accommodation Programme for Hospital Authority (HA) staff.
The 6th annual TravMedia Summit Australia concluded with insightful discussions, networking and industry-leading expertise.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) officially launched its myBenefits human resource programme in Japan today, 13th January.
Hyatt Pune proudly announced the promotion of Tushar Pawar as its new director of sales and marketing.
Capella Ubud, Bali has appointed Arvie Delvo as its new executive chef, and he brings impeccable credentials to the position.
Global airport hospitality service provider Plaza Premium Group (PPG) announced its recent achievement of receiving three industry awards in China.
City Cruises announced that culinary veteran Frankie Mordi is its new head chef, and will regale passengers with his signature dishes aboard each trip.
Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore announced the appointment of its new general manager Jason Leung, effective as of 27th January.
Royal Caribbean International entered a new partnership with the MARES Centre last 30th January in keeping with its goal of sustainable operations whilst actively taking part in the conservation of nature.
The Japan Tourism Agency announced its plan to launch a new programme for attracting digital nomads this year.
Accor has appointed hospitality veteran and asset manager David Fraser as vice-president for operations for the Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery and Emblems brands across the Pacific.
Atiom, a digital behavioural change platform, debuted its first-ever Hotel Service Index report for the Asia Pacific today, 6th February.
Laotian agency Khiri Travel and Australia’s Camino Women have teamed up for a new community based hill trekking route in northern Laos that is based on the principles of responsible tourism.
Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG) announces the appointment of Debra Fox as Managing Director for AKTG, UK and APAC, effective April 2025.
Flight Centre Travel Group announces the appointment of Tiziano (Tiz) Galipo to the newly created role of Global Managing Director for the specialist boutique entertainment and sports pillar of the business.
Rotorua and Hei Āhuru Mōwai Māori Cancer Leadership Aotearoa are bringing indigenous voices, knowledge, and innovations to the world’s attention as they are slated to host the World Indigenous Cancer Conference (WICC) 2026.
Julia Hillenbrand has been appointed as the new Vice President Sales EMEA Lufthansa Group Airlines.
Cambodian luxury tented campsite Shinta Mani Wild just appointed Preeti Bomzon, a longstanding food-and-beverage veteran, as its new executive chef.
Ten Cambodian ambassadors expressed their commitment to promote their country as a prime destination to locals in their respective assignments.
Air New Zealand reports that 2024 proved to be yet another monumental year, hitting numerous milestones as it gears up to celebrate its 85th anniversary.
Immigration New Zealand announced that it has relaxed visa requirements specifically for digital nomads in a bid to boost inbound tourism.
Busadee Santipitaks has stepped into her role as the first female and fourth riparian Chief Executive Officer to lead the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Claudia Kozma Kaplan as Chief Brand Officer for Raffles and Fairmont Hotels.
Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wellness Road announced the appointment of food and beverage veteran Nicolas Raynal as its new executive chef.
The Bird Education Society for Travel & Tourism (Bird Academy) has been accredited as an Aviation Security Training Institute (ASTI) by the Directorate General, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India
The Philippine Department of Tourism announced that tourism workers in areas hit by natural and man-made calamities are now given priority in terms of government financial aid.
TeamLease Services, a leading staffing solutions company in India, has provided detailed insights into hiring trends in the travel and hospitality sector.
The Westin Jakarta welcomes Daniel Chaney as its new executive chef, and Martin Weise as the director of food and beverage.
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, announced the appointment of Toby March as Executive Vice President – Americas.
Culloden Estate and Spa, part of the Hastings Hotels group, has appointed Cormac Fadden as General Manager.
Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha are delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Steele as Managing Director, ushering in a new era of luxury and excellence for two of Qatar’s most iconic and culturally significant hotels.
The Ministry of Tourism has spearheaded this training initiative in collaboration with ATOAI, rolling it out across all five regions of the country.
Boutique Group is pleased to announce a leadership succession that will position the company for continued success in the years to come through the appointment of new Chief Executive Officer Christoph Mares.
Gonzalo Aguilar has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, effective 1 January 2025.
Rashmi joins us from PayU. A Stanford certified project manager, Rashmi has over 28 years of experience working in Leadership roles with multinational technology brands like Adobe, Tata Teleservices, Ericsson, Hughes Software Systems.
Chalet Hotels Limited announces the appointment of Gaurav Singh as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 15 January, 2025.
Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection has recently announced the promotion of Stefan Radstrom to Complex General Manager.
Travelport announced the appointment of Andrew Jordan as Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO). Andrew’s appointment marks a reinvigorated focus on delivering best-in-class
Vacation rental management platform Hospitable has announced the appointment of Nouran Smogluk as its new Director of Support.
Capital A’s online travel agency AirAsia Move announced that travel industry stalwart Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio is its new executive chairman.
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands announces the appointment of Oliver Eller as its new general manager.
Adagio, the European leader in aparthotels, announces the appointment of Sophie Mestiri as Chief Human Resources Officer and member of the Executive Committee.
The Residence Douz, Cenizaro Hotels and Resorts’ second Tunisian property, has announced the appointment of Anis Zayana as its new General Manager.
FCM Travel, the flagship large market business travel division of the Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT), announces the appointment of Martina Groenegres as the new Managing Director for Germany.
In a significant move to strengthen its leadership team, Aamaghati Wildlife Resort has announced the appointment of Ravindra Nath Purohit as its new General Manager.
Aviation tech provider SITA has renewed and even strengthened its long-term support for the Airports Council International (ACI) World’s training and leadership programme for airport executives, the ACI-International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP).
Luxury hospitality firm Jumeirah announced the appointment of Thomas B Meier as its new chief executive officer on Thursday, 9th January.
WeTravel, the operating system for multi-day, group travel businesses, and Fieldbook launched in the WeTravel Academy a free, self-driven course Mastering Tour Operations: Your Guide to Building a World-Class Tour Business.
GRT Hotels & Resorts, India’s premier boutique hospitality brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Puneet Dutta as our new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
In line with its one-company strategy, the A&K Travel Group (AKTG), parent company of Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) and Crystal, announced two new appointments that reflect its commitment to boosting trade within the Asia-Pacific region.
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, announced the appointment of Belson Coutinho as its Chief Operating Officer, effective 6 January 2025.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd announced the appointment of Jason Montague as its chief luxury officer effective 17th February.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has promoted Damian Borg to Senior Director of Sales Strategy & Operations for Asia Pacific following strong growth from the region and positioning for continued success in Asia, both as a significant source market and popular destination for its global clientele.
Taiwan’s National Development Council formally launched the new Taiwan Digital Nomad Visa at a ceremony held in Tainan City last 20th December.
The parent firm of Robinsons Hotels and Resorts, which promotes the NUSTAR tourism complex in the Southern Philippines, recently promoted Maria Socorro Isabelle Aragon-GoBio to the role of president and chief executive.
Stonewood Premier announces the appointment of Subhro Mukhopadhyay as the General Manager of Aralea Beach Resort by Stonewood Premier, Morjim, North Goa.
BWH Hotels announced that its board of directors elected Steve Wahrlich as its chairperson for 2025 last 16th December.
EaseMyTrip.com has announced the appointment of Rikant Pittie as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-founder.
Emirates is thrilled to launch overseas simulator assessments, starting in Amsterdam! If you’re a Boeing-experienced pilot, you have an opportunity here.
Flight Centre UK, one of the world’s largest independent travel agencies, has appointed Joe Beevis as General Manager.
Marking 90 years of unwavering commitment to exceptional hospitality and the development of talent, The Oberoi Group proudly unveils an employment and skill development programme that embodies the Group’s legacy of nurturing talent with the focus on technical, soft skills and continued education.
NTUC LearningHub, one of Singapore’s leading continuing education and training providers, was recognised for elevating Singapore’s tourism sector through initiatives and training programmes.
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Tornia Charles as its new Marketing Director.
Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He succeeds Scott Kirby, CEO of United, who held the post since December 2020.
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands recently welcomed industry veteran Sandrine Boutin as their new director of sales and marketing.
The Emirates Group formally signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus Beyond to extend Airbus’s Leadership Programme for the Group’s Emirati workforce for another three years.
Taiwan’s Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) held the first Taiwan-Thailand Tourism Talent Exchange Programme from 2nd to 8th December.
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) and the Australian Travel Education Pty Ltd (ATE), owned by Rick Myatt, announced that they are pursuing individual paths, after 17 years of collaboration on training initiatives for the travel-and-tourism sector.
The Auckland International Airport announced the appointment of a new director to the Queenstown Airport board effective 1 January 2025.
Short-term rental property management software developer Avantio announced the appointment of Shaun McCorry as its strategic sales leader in North America.
Velas Resorts in Mexico is pleased to announce the appointment of Mauricio Patino as Regional Sales Director for Meetings and Incentives.
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas, President, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) as it continues to expand its presence in the region.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Gayla Guyse as General Manager of the highly anticipated Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, the brand’s third property in Florida.
FCM Meetings & Events (FCM M&E), the long-standing event management specialist and flagship division of the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), has announced the appointment of Victoria Deprez as UK and Ireland, Business Leader.
TFE Hotels is putting up its country office in New Zealand in the wake of its multi-property management agreement with accommodation provider Heritage Hotels.
In a significant move for aviation, Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) has inked a strategic partnership with Egnatia Aviation, one of Europe’s leading flight training organisations, based in Greece.
Philippine hotel management company Discovery Hospitality Corporation (DHC) recently partnered with Enderun Colleges to enable students enrolled in hospitality courses to make the most of global opportunities.
RCI, a global leader in vacation exchange, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lucas Ramos as Senior Director, Travel & Membership – Asia, Pacific & India, effective immediately.
Mastercard Academy, one of the leading providers of world-class training solutions in the payments space, has unveiled a free online financial literacy course: ‘Master Your Card: Finance Demystified’.
Windstar Cruises announced the hiring of Jess Peterson as its new director of destination experience and itinerary planning.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Limited announced that Benjamin Vuchot will take the reins as its executive director and chief executive effective 3rd March 2025.
Mabrian builds up an experts’ team that provide data insights powered by its world-class travel intelligence platform.
COMO Cocoa Island has appointed Sardinian-born Federico Tidu as its new executive chef.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd (HSH) which owns and operates The Peninsula Hotels announced the appointment Philip Lawrence Kadoorie as its new deputy chairman of the board
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Middle East & Africa (MEA) and Sommet Education, representing prestigious institutions specialized in Hospitality Management such as Les Roches and Glion Institute of Higher Education, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a collaborative venture aimed at advancing professional development, thought leadership, and educational excellence within the hospitality sector.
Over 500 students from east London schools participated in London City Airport’s annual STEM in Aviation Day.
CT Partners announced the appointment of its chief executive Matt Masson to the advisory board of Advantage Global Business Travel (GBT).
Organisations must prioritise hiring and developing the best talent based on merit while considering diverse representations. TDM interviews Karen Chee, Vice President, People & Culture, Asia Pacific, BCD Travel on the changing phases of women empowerment, sustainability and advancing technologies.
Singapore Tourism Board announced the appointment of Marissa Sim as its area director for northern and southwestern Europe.
W Kuala Lumpur announced the appointment of Zoe Seow as its new director of sales and marketing.
WildChina recently launched its new Travel Curriculum, a roadmap for travellers to explore China’s vastness and cultural depth.
The Westin Jakarta announced the appointment of hospitality sector veteran Thomas Glaser as its new general manager.
CEO and founder of Lemongrass, Mirjam Peternek McCartney, has been appointed to the board of directors at Travel by B Corp.
Philippines and the European Union launched a Technical Assistance Project (TAP) to improve Filipino seafarers’ training, education, and working conditions in the country
Abdeali Zoomkawala comes to The Khyber, Gulmarg with more than two decades of work experience in the hospitality industry.
The opening discussions of Crew Connect Global, the event currently being held in tandem with Seatrade Cruise Asia in Manila, seek to delve into the different aspects of maritime crewing, as well as the need for cruise and shipping firms to properly invest in human resources.
Trevolution Group, a global travel leader announced the appointment of Davit Karapetyan as Chief Product Officer (CPO).
COMO Hotels and Resorts announced the appointment of Peter Nilsson as its managing director for the Maldives.
TAG (The Appointment Group, Ltd), an award-winning travel and event management company, is entering a new phase of growth, announcing a major company-wide reorganisation and expansion of key roles planned for 2025.
Bakuun Holdings, a leading technology provider in the travel and hospitality industry, proudly announces the appointment of Marco Torrente as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Thatcher Brown Joins Virtuoso as Senior Vice President, Global Products and Jennifer Campbell is named Senior Vice President, Global Events.
World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage executive chair Chris Flynn was recently elected vice-chair of the World Rural Tourism Conference (WRTC) for the Asia Pacific Region.
FCM Consulting, a division of the flagship corporate travel business FCM Travel under its Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT) parent company, has named Jason Kramer as its new Air Category Lead worldwide.
Bakuun Holdings, a leader in travel technology innovation, is excited to announce the appointment of Doros Theodorou as Group Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Sereno Hotels, the acclaimed creator, owner, and operator of some of the world’s most celebrated luxury properties, is pleased to announce the appointment of Claudio Cadeddu as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Luxury river cruise firm Scenic Group announced the opening of its new APAC office in Singapore, and introduced its in-country team.
UN Tourism welcomed high-level officials from the National Tourism Administrations of 20 Asia-Pacific countries to redefine luxury tourism and explore common paths to growing the sector.
Romero is the latest addition to the hospitality group’s senior leadership team as it accelerates its global expansion plans.
HBX Group announced the promotion of three senior executives to new strategic roles within its sales and sourcing teams.
The joint IATA World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium 2024 were set against the dynamic backdrop of Bangkok, Thailand, a global capital that is working to become one of the world’s leading aviation hubs.
Profitroom announced that it is looking for 1000 Hotel Stories from those in the hospitality sector to feature in its inspirational film The Keepers of a Thousand Stories.
The inaugural Hospitality Exchange held on 3 October 2024 at Hilton Singapore Orchard was a resounding success.
Bakuun Holdings announced the appointment of Samyra Krooswijk as its new vice-president of sales for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) announced a series of landmark initiatives aimed at reshaping Australia’s travel sector at the first-ever Beyond Borders Summit in Sydney.
JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu announced the appointment of Monal Prabhu as its new director of sales and marketing.
The Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) and STIC Travel Group (STIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, 23rd October.
Star Alliance recently firmed up its key management appointments aimed at further enhancing its strategic focus on a seamless experience for member airline customers.
Thai hospitality firm Centara Hotels and Resorts announced the appointment of David Martens as its new vice-president of operations, as well as general manager of the Centara Karon Resort Phuket which opens on 1st December 2024.
Journey Beyond announced the addition of five new positions to its sales team as part of its ongoing global expansion initiative.
Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road announced the appointment of Nicolas Mercier as its new general manager.
Biodiversity, which encapsulates all living things including plants, animals, organisms and the different habitats they live in, is intrinsically linked to travel and tourism.
PriceTravel Holding, the fastest-growing distribution company in Latin America, announces the appointment of Mikael Hellstrom as the new head of sales for the USA & Canada markets for its wholesale brand, PriceTravel Connect.
Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) celebrated its first-ever visit to the Philippines after Carnival Panorama arrived at the Manila South Harbour’s Eva Macapagal Super Terminal.
Tamarind Global, a notable homegrown full-service luxury agency for all hospitality, travel, and event requirements for individuals, agents and corporates, has recently announced the appointment of Alisha Shirodkar as Vice President – Strategy
Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator redefining the world of hotels and short-term rentals, has announced the appointment of Hervé Deligny to Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
RX, organisers of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), have appointed Hassan Merchant as Marketing Manager for the leading international travel trade show.
Australia’s cruise tourism sector reports that its current value has surged to a record high, contributing significantly to the national economy.
25hours Hotels announced the appointment of Jesper Soerensen as the general manager of its upcoming property 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird.
The Phuket Hotels Association reports that the Phuket Hotels for Island Sustaining Tourism (PHIST) 2024 held last 2nd September was a great success.
Hundreds of travel agents from around the world made their way to Western Australia to take part in G’day Australia.
In her new role, Mamta Yadav is poised to elevate the guest experience through a transformative and strategic approach.
Dedicated to hospitality education and training, the Academy enrolled its first batch of students for its inaugural intake last month, marking a significant milestone of the hospitality education in the United Arab Emirates and in the region.
Tourism Australia has announced the appointment of Jennifer Doig to the role of regional general manager South and South East Asia.
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve announced the promotion of Desy Setiawati to the position of hotel manager.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Singapore chapter of Women in Aviation (WAI-SG) signed a memorandum of understanding that seeks to promote aviation-centric experiential activities for young women in a bid to increase the number of women in the aviation sector.
W Singapore – Sentosa Cove teams up with Sponsors In Tech for the latest edition of What She Said on 9th November from 10am to 2pm.
DTH Travel launched its first-ever suite of destination selling guides for travel agents.
Scenic Group launched its new Asia Pacific office in Singapore and introduced the leaders of its team in the region.
UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek has witnessed major growth for its hospitality division, with outsourcing a driving factor.
Lufthansa Group announces Patrick Borg Hedley as the newly appointed General Manager Sales UK, Ireland and Iceland.
The latest report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) hints that Oceania’s travel and tourism sector could boost the Asia-Pacific economy by US$112 billion by the end of the current decade.
Shen brings more than two decades of experience into her new role.
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism recently renewed their existing tourism cooperation programme.
4Sale, Kuwait’s leading online classifieds platform, announces the appointment of Khaled Gomaa as its new Chief Technology Officer.
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort announced the appointment of Bruno Bruesch as its new culinary director.
The president of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) gave the public assurance that cruise line operations will not be hampered.
Further highlighting the organisation’s commitment to its people and practices, VFS Global has been Great Place To Work® Certified™ in the UAE and KSA (from September 2024 to September 2025).
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) held a four-day digital skills training workshop for women working in the tourism sector.
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore announced two new appointments within its leadership.
ATIA announced a positive advocacy development with regard to the Federal Parliament’s inquiry report into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors.
Sirru Fen Fushi Private Lagoon Resort in the Maldives’ Shaviyani Atoll announced that industry veteran Lukasz Prendke is its new general manager.
Global vacation rental property management software Hostaway has announced the appointment of Cassie Fields as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
Emirates has announced several appointments in its commercial team across key markets in the Middle East and Africa to help further strengthen the airline’s leading position and support its long-term strategic initiatives.
India’s Travel and Hospitality sector is experiencing an unprecedented resurgence, spurred by a combination of rising air travel, religious tourism, and evolving consumer preferences for personalized, tech-driven experiences.
Journey Mentor announces the appointment of travel industry expert Mark Anzur as its Executive Vice President of Sales.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand recently held its annual reshuffle, resulting in the appointment of four new deputy governors.
Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Lee Richards as chief executive officer of its hospitality firm outside Japan.
Singapore’s popular resort island Sentosa recently took a pro-active step towards ensuring that its workforce is ready for the challenges posed by the tourism sector in the 21st century.
Global sports and entertainment agency, 54, is seeking further growth in its capability to deliver high-impact tourism strategies for major sporting destinations and events with the arrival of Daniel Wright in the role of Head of Tourism.
IndiGo nominates Isidro Porqueras for appointment, subject to regulatory approvals, as Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective 1 November 2024.
ACS Time Critical, part of the Air Charter Service Group, has appointed the experienced Robert Alleman as CEO of its North American Time Critical Services, based in the company’s Texas office.
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, announced that Ariek Mahardika has been promoted to director of sales and marketing.
Sabre Corporation announced the appointment of Richard Viner as Head for Corporate Accounts for the UK and Ireland.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced that Caroline Smith stepped into a new role as its vice-president of North America and international marketing.
Dusit Thani College realizes that to produce personnel for the rapid growth of the tourism and service industry, it is necessary to expand the channels of access to learning to the public.
The Peninsula Bangkok announced the appointment of chef Jimmy Boulay as its new executive pastry chef.
The oneworld alliance announces the appointment of Loren Neuenschwander in the new role of Vice President, Membership.
An initiative in hospitality education to nurture the development of new, innovative sustainability products is the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge 2024 (SHC) founded by Hotelschool The Hague one of the world’s top hospitality schools in the Netherlands.
ABTA is now in the process of recruiting a new Head of Membership, to take on this important role.
The Emirates Group will return to Ru’ya, UAE Careers in its 2024 edition, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 24 until 26 September 2024.
FCM Travel Asia announced the appointment of Gursheel Dhillon as its new head of marketing.
Omni Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Annette Bales as the new Vice President of Sales.
BWH Hotels announced that Harry Dong formally took on the position of president and chief executive at BWH Hotels China on 18th September.
The Singapore EDITION announced the appointment of Cedric Patrick Vinckier as its new director of food and beverage.
Katrina Barry joins the board of the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA), taking over for current director Shelley Beasley.
GoNexus Group, a leading experiences and mobility travel group announces the appointment of Javier Arévalo as Managing Director of two new divisions: Global DMC Network and Hospitality Partnerships.
Trevolution Group, the 4th largest airline ticket consolidator in the US, has announced the appointment of Gulce Karsli-Rozenveld as the new CEO of its online travel agency, Oojo.
Travelsoft is proud to announce that Mike Wright will be promoted to become the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Travelsoft portfolio brand The Atcore Group effective 1st October 2024.
Prior to its opening in November of this year, The Ritz-Carlton Bangkok introduced the six executives slated to lead at the new hotel.
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, announced the appointment of Sejal Haribhakti Mody as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective September 9, 2024.
Tourism Australia recently appointed Jennifer Doig to the role of regional general manager for South and Southeast Asia.
Turkish airline SunExpress announced that Helmut Wölfel will be stepping in as its new commercial director beginning 16 September.
The Advantage Travel Partnership announced the appointment of Nick Wickers as its new head of supplier partnerships.
Acclaimed Michelin-starred chef Christian Le Squer joins the culinary team at the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort’s signature culinary outlet La Maison 1888.
European river cruise firm ViVA Cruises appointed sales and marketing veteran Daryl Kornelsen as its new head of global sales.
TFE Hotels announced the appointment of Ben Mellor as general manager of its newest luxury boutique hotel The EVE Hotel Sydney.
Tamarind Global announced the appointment of Rania Sharqawi as its new business development manager for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Marriott International announced that Debdyuti Dasgupta takes the helm at the soon-to-open Khao Lak Marriott Beach Resort & Spa as its general manager.
Aurora Expeditions announced the appointment of Greg Cormier as its new chief marketing officer.
Hotel management firm Centara Hotels and Resorts received the bronze award for Excellence in Workplace Culture at this year’s HR Excellence Awards Thailand.
Hotel management firm Rotana announced the promotion of Dominic Carr as its chief information officer for its operations in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye.
Marriott International, Inc announced two promotions among W Kuala Lumpur’s leadership team.
Ambassador Cruise Line augmented its in-house trade team with four new business development executives, as well as a new trade support executive and trade support assistant.
Global airport hospitality services provider Plaza Premium Group (PPG) announced the appointment of Jonathan Song as chief commercial officer, and Mei Mei Song as chief transformation officer.
Kempinski The One Suites Hotel Shanghai Downtown announced that hospitality industry veteran Florian Heiner is its new general manager.
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta announces that Julie Morgas Baca, will lead the non-profit organization as its new Executive Director.
Switzerland Tourism is pleased to announce Christian Schoch as the new Director India for Switzerland Tourism. Schoch is from Eastern Switzerland and began this role effective April this year.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) proudly announces the appointment of Gaurav Bhatnagar, Joint Managing Director and Co-Founder of TBO.com, as Regional Vice Chair for India
Cloudbeds, the innovative leader in hospitality management technology, has announced the appointment of former Oracle and Protel executive Linda Vallner as Vice President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Taj Mahal, New Delhi appoints Dr. Anmol Ahluwalia as Area Director – Operations and General Manager – Taj Mahal, New Delhi.
Cebu Pacific received the Best Employer Brand award at this year’s LinkedIn Talent Awards, winning the distinction for a second consecutive year.
Chroma Hospitality announced the appointment of French hotelier Didier Belmonte to Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay as its new general manager.
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, announced the appointment of Jaron Guggenheim as its new executive assistant manager for food and beverage.
Forbes recently announced the inclusion of Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy to the fourth edition of its annual 50 Over 50 list.
Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, is excited to announce the appointment of Jeffrey A. Cross as Chief Financial Officer.
The Oberoi Group announced the launch of The Oberoi Group Scholarship Program, a pioneering initiative designed to honour the legacy of its founders and nurture the next generation of hospitality leaders
MDA Hospitality Solutions, the global leader in hospitality and premier provider of exceptional full-service training solutions for some of the world’s most prestigious hospitality brands announces the promotion of Tito Ronchetta to Vice President of Operations.
Sabre Corporation has initiated a hiring plan in response to new customer wins and increased demand in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region
Philippine Airlines won the title of Best Employer Brand at this year’s LinkedIn Talent Awards for the Philippines.
Rotana, announces the promotion of Nadim Jamous as corporate vice president architecture and design, effective 1 August 2024.
Premier bespoke travel, wedding and event company, Tamarind Global, is pleased to announce the appointment of Indranil Sen as the new head of human resources.
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) states that more than 16 million Filipinos now work in the tourism industry as of the end of the first quarter of this year.
Brightsun Travel Pvt Ltd successfully hosted its “Inspire a Teen to Work in Travel Day” on August 20, 2024, providing 15 students from Atul Memorial High School with an immersive experience into the world of travel.
Civitatis, is proud to announce the appointment of Juan Rossello as the new Business Development Manager for the United States.
Holibob has confirmed that it has added Alex Saint, founder & CEO of Secret Escapes, to its Board of directors as Chairman
The Turkish Tourism Board (TGA) announces the launch of their new industry learning platform All in Türkiye, aimed at educating travel agents, tour operators and other tourism employees about the history, culture and tourism attractions across the country.
NATAS formally teamed up with NTUC to upskill travel professionals with the necessary skills and capabilities.
SHATEC will shift from pre-employment training to focus on continuing education and training (CET) programmes.
Vietnamese boutique luxury resort brand Azerai announced the appointment of Jimmy Tran as its new group director of sales and marketing.
Cloudbeds announced the strategic hiring of AI visionaries Amit Popat, Head of Machine Learning, and Nikhil Shah, Head of Data Science.
Park Hyatt London River Thames is delighted to announce a series of appointments ahead of its opening in Q4 2024.
The Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) is pleased to announce the successful commencement of a comprehensive capacity-building course for tourism stakeholders, organized in collaboration with the Vidya Yuva Kendra Foundation and the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), Government of India.
Royal Caribbean International announced the appointment of Chad Grospe as its new vice-president and managing director for the Asia-Pacific.
Centara Hotels & Resorts organised the Centara Unity Conference as part of its people development programme.
The Danna Langkawi Resort & Beach Villas announced the appointment of Aditya Shamsher Malla as its new general manager.
Tokyu Resorts & Stays plans to hire more foreign-born staff, expanding its current complement from 120 to around 580 individuals within the current decade.
Natalie, who is currently the UK Director and Accountable Manager for TUI Airways, will join Loganair as part of its Executive Committee in December 2024, and will report to the CEO, Luke Farajallah.
Milaidhoo Maldives announced the appointment of Paul van Frank as its new General Manager.
Virtuoso, the global leader in luxury and experiential travel, has announced a new addition to its Senior Leadership Team, naming Paul Kearney as Senior Vice President, Technology, along with a focused realignment in senior leadership for its Digital, Network and Events Product divisions
Windstar Cruises announced the appointment of Jason Grant as vice president of information technology.
Guillaume Gallas takes the reins over at art- and community-centric Mondrian Singapore Duxton as its new general manager.
The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced that Simon Ferguson has been appointed as Technology Advisor for its Global Business Travel division.
Stone Wood Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the appointment of Abhijit Dey as the new Vice President. With over 25 years of extensive experience
Tourism Australia announced the appointment of Edward Kwek as their senior business events manager for South and Southeast Asia.
Air Arabia Group announced on its official website the opening of vacancies for A320 first officers in Karachi, Pakistan.
Carnival Corporation announced that Stuart Allison takes on the role of its chief commercial officer for P&O Cruises come October
TBO.com appointments Gerardo Del Río as President of its international business to drive global growth and take the company to the next phase of its evolution.
WeTravel, the all-in-one travel management platform, has unveiled an enhanced WeTravel Academy, designed to improve usability and support the career development of multi-day travel professionals.
eRoam is excited to announce the recent appointment of Dylan Hearne as our Head of Sales APAC.
British Airways has announced a £21 million investment to give up to 200 prospective pilots the chance to follow their dream of flying for a commercial airline without the worry of self-funding the £100,000 cost of training, opening the door to being a pilot to more people than ever before.
Vibe is pleased to announce the addition of Danny Girling to its team, joining other notable industry figures such as Steve Barrass and non-executive Director Stephane Durand, both of whom joined Vibe in 2023.
Jeremy Canivet has been appointed the General Manager of The Jeddah EDITION, from July 2024.
The Globus Family of Brands (GFOB) announced that Hallie Chua is their first-ever regional marketing manager for Southeast Asia.
Boutique luxury cruise line SeaDream Yacht Club has appointed luxury cruise veteran Jarrod Zurvas as the company’s new Director of Sales for Asia-Pacific.
Lexicon Institute of Hotel Management (Lexicon IHM) and Lexicon Institute of Media & Animation (Lexicon IMA) proudly hosted an exclusive Food Styling & Food Photography workshop led by the distinguished Chef Michael Swamy.
International SOS, the risk mitigation company, has announced that Kate King has been appointed as their Director of Global Travel Partnerships.
SKÅL International Thailand announced that tourism professional Ingeborg Fallet Kristensen is the new president of SKÅL International Krabi.
Sukumaran and Bhalla are taking on expanded roles to ensure IHG’s growth throughout the region.
Starting July 1, Nicoline Dolman has been working at both a commercial and operational level, leading the contracting team in Asia to deliver a market product range for the region that drives business growth.
Nearly 2,000 applicants expressed their interest to join the Mangōpare Air New Zealand Pilot Cadetship programme, proof that aviation is a dream industry for many New Zealand citizens.
The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI recently conducted an extensive Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC) programme, in partnership with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
To support the carrier’s growth trajectory, there is an ongoing recruitment drive to add more talented professionals to its workforce and this includes pilots, cabin crew, engineers as well as various positions across the business
Wendy Wu Tours, the touring specialist renowned for its exceptional group and tailored tours across Asia and South America, has appointed Sarah Kewley to the newly created role of Business Development Manager – New Distribution.
The official destination marketing organisation for the state of Nevada, Travel Nevada, has made two significant new hires as they enter a new fiscal year, welcoming Elsa Gomez as Global Market Manager and Yessenia Vega as Market Development Coordinator into the Industry Development team.
Duqm Refinery and Petrochemical Industries Company (OQ8) has announced the launch of the 5th edition of its highly anticipated Summer Leadership Programme in the United Kingdom.
Aloft Singapore Novena announced that Tan Kim Seng will be its new general manager effective 1 August upon the retirement of Tony Cousens.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Sebastian “Seb” Seward as the Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific, coinciding with the introduction of new itineraries in the region aboard its upcoming third ultra-luxury superyacht, Luminara
Emirates will be holding a recruitment drive in Singapore on 16 July 2024 for candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team.
Centara Hotels & Resorts’ new general managers are set to spearhead operations in Koh Samui and the Maldives
The Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT) is delighted to announce that Scott Alboni will take the reins as the Global Chief Marketing Officer for the flagship corporate businesses of FCM Travel and Corporate Traveller in the latest ‘Brightness of Future’ success story for the company.
While prioritising family fun, Bali Dynasty Resort is also focusing on its Corporate Social Responsibility program ‘Helping Friends For Life’ .
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates Group Chairman and Chief Executive, announced senior appointments to support the organisation’s growth and strengthen its leadership bench.
The courses have been launched on the Tourism Online Academy (TOA), a collaborative project between UN Tourism and IE University.
As the Tower Bridge Visitor Attraction embarks on its next chapter, it has created an ambitious, newly-developed long-term development plan: ‘Tower Bridge in Motion – Strengthening connections to redefine London’s leading landmark’
Rotana, one of the hotel management companies in the region with 77 operational properties in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye (MENAT), announces the appointment of Rory Coote as Corporate Director of Learning and Development.
Rail Europe, the reference brand for European train booking, is excited to announce the appointment of Robert From as Chief Growth Officer.
Recently, SmartLynx Training Centre (ATO) celebrated a significant milestone: the graduation of its 500th student from the Type Rating course.
Farnborough Airport has announced the appointment of Colin Flack as the new Chair of the Farnborough Aerodrome Consultative Committee (FACC), bringing with him a wealth of industry and sectorial expertise.
Etihad Airways is set to recruit hundreds more pilots this year to support its expanding fleet and network, delivering on the airline’s ambitious growth plans and supporting its purpose to give flight to ambition.
Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, welcomes the appointment of Meade Atkeson as chair of the DDC Board of Directors.
Fairmont The Norfolk and Fairmont Mara Safari Club proudly welcome Ileshaa Nijhawan as their new Cluster Commercial Director.
Airbus Helicopters in Thailand and the Thai Army Transportation Engineering School (ATE) (Kong Thabbok Upatham Changkol Kho So Tho Bo School) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an academic cooperation aimed at providing internship opportunities in the field of aircraft mechanics.
At this year’s Annual General Meeting of the Tourism Alliance, the umbrella trade association for the UK’s tourism industry, Emma McClarkin OBE was appointed as its new Chair.
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, the acclaimed fine dining destination, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jaffery Othman as the new Executive Chef.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, adds two new highly experienced, talented and creative hospitality professionals to its executive team.
The ATIA board has elected Christian Hunter as Chair, and Laura Ruffles has been elected Vice Chair alongside Graham Turner, who is returning as Vice Chair
Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion experiences and Extended Destination Days, announced appointments to the executive team leading the company in its next phase of growth.
Paradise Cruises and Hotels Halong Bay , Vietnam are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Gordon Bell as their Australian Representative .
The company is one of the leading luxury overnight cruises on the Bay.
Royal Caribbean International has announced that Gerard Nolan has been appointed Vice President, Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA) at Royal Caribbean International.
Christian Hein (58) has recently been appointed as the newly created role of Head of Sales & Marketing at Corendon Airlines.
Douglas Winfield and Steve Coulam have both been named Vice President – Operations for two of Aimbridge’s UK regions, stepping up from their previous positions as Directors of Operations & Quality.
To underscore its commitment to the distribution landscape of the future and to strengthen and expand its product portfolio, Hahnair appoints Rachel Pascall as Vice President New Distribution.
Hurtigruten has announced the appointment of Prini Patel as Head of Marketing, UK & EMEA for Hurtigruten.
The eight-week programme, devised by the Lemongrass digital marketing team provides a range of tools and tactics to enable brands to upskill their teams
HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) proudly announces the appointment of Gebhard Rainer as its new Chief Executive Officer.
The Origin by Ocean Academy training program, launched in the spring of 2024, will continue in August, now diving below the surface of the Baltic Sea.
WeTravel has launched a new vertical within its WeTravel Academy, the Multi-Day Product Development Hub, designed to support travel product managers, destination managers and marketers in researching, building and marketing multi-day group tours.
PONANT has named Deb Corbett as Chief Executive Officer Asia Pacific, among a number of key executive changes in the region for the cruise line.
Virtuoso has appointed Brigid McDonnell as its first ever General Manager, Middle East & Africa to spearhead efforts of the network’s further expansion within the region.
Air Charter Service has announced that Andrew Summers has been appointed to the role of Regional Director for ACS’s Mainland European offices.
Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group are thrilled to announce that Evon Ler will join them in the new role of Director of Sales, Asia, working closely with Tony Archbold (VP, Sales, APAC, Crystal) and Susan Haberle (VP, Sales & Partnerships, APAC, A&K) with trade support across the region.
Hotel Co 51 is promoting experienced hospitality professional Wayne Androliakos as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Dusit International, has strengthened its global development team with two key appointments to spearhead hotel development efforts for Dusit Hotels and Resorts across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
Aeroviation, an aviation academy in Singapore, is pleased to announce the opening of its new facility located at 30A Kallang Pl, #01-02, aimed at providing enhanced opportunities for aviation enthusiasts and aspiring pilots.
The company has appointed Brendan Brennan, former CFO of ICON plc, as the new CFO, effective October 2024.
Sustainability is one of the most urgent issues the world faces, and one of the biggest industries addressing this challenge is hospitality.
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, an award-winning property nestled within one of Malaysia’s most exclusive integrated luxury resorts, welcomed Jaswinder Kaur as new Rooms Division Manager.
Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group Kempinski Hotels announces the appointment of Barbara Muckermann as Chief Executive Officer. Muckermann previously was responsible for leading Silversea Cruises (part of Royal Caribbean Group), the world’s largest ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line
The Great Rail Journeys group has announced promotions within its US and UK leadership teams, in a move to further company-wide support development and growth.
RMS Cloud, a global provider of property management software, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Murray as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 2024.
dnata, a global air and travel services provider, announced the appointment of Neo Su Yin as the company’s Managing Director in Singapore.
Hurtigruten, leaders in Norwegian coastal cruising, has announced the appointment of David Chidley to the UK sales team as an Account Manager as part of a restructure to strengthen trade relations and accelerate growth in the UK.
The Chairman of The Lux Collective (“TLC”) global luxury hospitality group, Arnaud Lagesse, has announced the appointment of Olivier Chavy as its next Chief Executive Officer.
Yas Island Abu Dhabi has appointed Hollywood’s most charismatic superstar Ryan Reynolds as its newest Chief Island Officer (CIO).
Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has announced Arthur Guibert as the new CEO for its Swiss office, in Geneva.
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, announced its new Accor Indigenous Hotel Traineeship to provide career pathways and development opportunities for young Indigenous talent.
Sabre Corporation announced that experienced industry leader Rajiv Bhatia has joined Sabre to help advance its growth strategy in Asia Pacific.
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, has once again been named as one of the best companies to work for in Australia, having been recognised as a 2024 5-Star Employer of Choice (500+ employees) by HRD Australia for the second consecutive year.
OKU Hotels is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Vance as Vice President of Sales. Joining ahead of the upcoming summer season, Michael brings a wealth of sales and marketing expertise in the luxury hospitality space, working with some of the world’s best travel brands, such as Six Senses and Kuoni.
The airline is opening the application window for the second year of its fully funded Speedbird Pilot Academy cadet scheme on Tuesday April 16, 2024.
Mürren Tourist Office in Switzerland has appointed a new tourist office director, Jürg Sutter-Salvisberg, to start 1 May 2024. He will run the tourist office and sports centre and sit on the management board of Jungfrau Region Tourismus AG.
Sabre Corporation a technology provider to the global travel industry, announced key leadership appointments to advance its hotel growth expansion strategy.
Pierre-Andre Pelletier has recently joined ORCA Holding in the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO), where he oversees the Hotel operations of the ORCA Hospitality portfolio worldwide.
Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) and Sommet Education, are delighted to announce a pioneering collaboration with Accor to unveil the Indian Talent Development Initiative.
The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) announces the appointment of Jay Tusa as the new Tourism Director, effective 25 March 2024.
Fusion Hotel Group has announced the appointment of David Roberts as its new chief operating officer (COO), bringing on board a seasoned professional with some 20 years’ experience in the Asian hospitality sector
Seasoned industry expert takes the helm of B2B Management and Vienna Convention Bureau to bolster International Relations and Promote Congresses and Corporate Meetings in Vienna.
Hurtigruten, the iconic leader in Norwegian coastal voyages, has proudly announced an unprecedented collaboration with esteemed Northern Lights astronomer, Tom Kerss.
FCM Travel, the flagship large market corporate division of the Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT), is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Hegley to the position of FCM Europe Leader.
TourReview, the AI-driven travel review platform for the tours and activities sector, proudly announces the appointment of Juana Muro as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, in line with Paathya, a framework to drive its sustainability and social impact measures, is well poised to attain its goal to train 1,00,000 youth by 2030 in the hospitality industry.
Renowned hotel brand Sunlife has announced the appointment of Beth Lewis as Sales & Marketing Manager for the UK, Ireland & Scandinavia.
Invisible Cities are delighted to announce a new partnership with train ticketing company Trainsplit, the pioneers of the split ticketing functionality that allows customers to travel more cheaply.
The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced that Zoe Edwards has joined the business as Commercial Manager, with immediate effect.
Azamara Cruises – the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days – has announced the appointment of Peter Ryan as Business Development Manager, UK & Ireland.
Michael Grieve joins Jumeirah with a solid career building global brands, most recently the renowned luxury Italian fashion house Gucci.
Haven, the UK’s leading holiday park operator, has announced a massive nationwide recruitment drive, with 10,000 job opportunities throughout England, Scotland and Wales, to support an increase in bookings for the year.
The 6-week programme is part of the insurer’s continued talent acquisition strategy and efforts to address Gen Zs’ demand for job flexibility and a meaningful career.
The HIAL Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Kelsall as CEO. Paul, who has a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in the aviation sector will join HIAL on 20 May 2024.
Having recently announced the appointment of three new Business Development Managers (BDMs), APT & Travelmarvel has revealed that the final member of its all-new, agent-facing sales team is industry stalwart, Gary Speirs.
Following the first flight of 9H-GLOBL from the Mojave Air and Space Port, Global Airlines has added to its roster of A380 operational and maintenance experience with the appointment of John Roberts to its Advisory Board.
WeTravel, the industry-leading bookings and payments platform for multi-day travel businesses, launched a free online course in partnership with Indigenous Tourism Collaborative of the Americas (ITCA), Indigenous Tourism: How to Partner with Indigenous Communities.
The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced the appointment of Andrea Caulfield-Smith to the position of Managing Director – Global Business Travel, effective 15 April 2024.
Luke Farajallah has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Loganair, effective Monday, March 4th. He has extensive experience in the UK regional airline sector, holding senior roles at flybe, BA CitiExpress and Brymon Airways.
James Thurlby, President of SKÅL International Bangkok has been appointed as the new President of SKÅL International Thailand following the resignation of outgoing president Kevin Rautenbach.
VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions appoints GB Srithar as the Head of Tourism Services effective 01 February 2024.
SAMHI Hospitality has announced the appointment of Shana Susan Ninan as Cluster Director of Marketing for their 17 Marriott hotels in India.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announces the appointment of Chompu Marusachot as the new Director of TAT New York Office.
WeTravel recently launched registration for its first set of on-going, lunch-time community gathering and travel technology learning sessions, L(a)unch-N-Learns, to encourage better collaboration on shared interest topics in the multi-day travel industry.
Hostaway, the vacation rental property management software (PMS), has announced it has hired ex-Hotjar COO Ken Weary to support the company’s growth
The oneworld® alliance named airline industry veteran Nathaniel (Nat) Pieper as its new CEO. Pieper, who is currently senior vice president of fleet, finance and alliances at oneworld member Alaska Airlines, will join the alliance in his new role on 01 April 2024.
Southampton Airport has confirmed the appointment of Gavin Williams as Operations Director. Gavin will bring with him extensive industry experience having spent five years at Manchester Airports Group, where he held operational roles at East Midlands, London Stansted and Manchester airports.
HSMAI Europe, the European arm of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), the industry’s leading advocate for intelligent, sustainable revenue growth globally, has appointed experienced hospitality professional, Kostas Ioannidis, as its Sales Advisory Board Chair for 2024.
Hilton has announced the appointment of Candice D’Cruz as vice president of Luxury Brands for Asia Pacific.
Travel technology specialist Traveltek is delighted to announce the appointment of Christian Sansom as the new Head of APAC.
Following recent news of further investment into its trade-facing team, APT & Travelmarvel is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Business Development Managers (BDMs), for its Central, Northern, and Irish sales regions.
202 students from 24 UAE schools made a splash at Emirates Aviation University’s seventh Water Rocket Competition, held in collaboration with Boeing.
VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, proudly announces its remarkable achievement of securing a rating of 4.01 on a scale of 5 for 2023 on Glassdoor, a leading platform for employee feedback and company reviews.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, announced the appointment of Neil Brodie as vice president of ‘Experiences at Sea’, Charters, Meetings and Incentives (“CM&I”) and Events.
InterGlobe Enterprises announces the appointment of Aditya Pande as its Group Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 01 March 2024.
South African, Kevin Rautenbach who took over his Thailand role in January 2023 assumes his new International Director role with immediate effect.
Sabre Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Samual Machado as Managing Director to oversee Sabre’s agency business across India and South Asia.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, and Sixthman, the global leader of festival-at-sea vacation experiences, announced Jeff Cuellar to succeed Anthony Diaz as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
Luton Rising is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Kehoe CBE as its new independent Board Chair. Kehoe, is a former Managing Director of London Luton Airport from 2001-2005 when it was operated by TBI plc.
Finnair has appointed Turkka Kuusisto (44, MSc. Tech) as CEO of Finnair and he will start in this role on 11 July 2024 at the latest.
Bringing over three decades of extensive experience in the cruise industry, including several executive and leaderships roles, Littlejohn will assume the responsibility of overseeing and leading SeaDream Yacht Club’s global sales efforts across all markets globally
The iconic Swiss institution, with campuses in Switzerland and Singapore, has partnered with CII to create a novel education program in India’s leading hubs and resorts to enhance the learning journey of the country’s highly skilled workforce, namely on the premises of high-end ITC Hotels and Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL).
In a strategic move to bolster its technological capabilities, FCM Travel India has appointed Shailendra Pandey as its new Chief Technology Officer.
After nearly 12 years as Jetstar Asia’s Chief Executive Officer, Barathan Pasupathi will step down from the role to pursue other opportunities, effective 1 March 2024
Air India has appointed P Balaji as the Group Head for Governance, Regulatory, Compliance (GRC) and Corporate Affairs. Balaji, who will join the newly-created position at Air India on January 11, earlier served at Vodafone Idea, where he spearheaded the regulatory and public policy functions, the airline said.
APT & Travelmarvel has internally promoted its existing Business Development Manager (BDM) for Central England, Robin Griffiths, to the newly created role of National Account Manager, a position that he will commence from 1 March 2024.
AirAsia Aviation Group announces the appointment of Riad Asmat to its Board of Advisors, as he relinquishes his position as the Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia Berhad (AirAsia Malaysia) effective 31 December 2023.
The Convention Center Authority announces the reappointment of three board members. Robert Davidson, Barrett Hobbs, and Vonda McDaniel were reappointed by Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell and confirmed by the Metropolitan Council this month.
Novotel Dubai Al Barsha is delighted to announce the appointment of its latest Cluster Director of Engineering, Haysam Gras.
World Travel & Tourism Council, India Initiative (WTTCII) appoints Deep Kalra Founder & Chairman, MakeMyTrip India Pvt. Ltd as Chairperson and Dr Jyotsna Suri, Chairperson & Managing Director of the Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, as Vice Chairperson for 2024-25.
Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), one of the world’s largest travel management companies, has announced the establishment of an ‘AI Centre of Excellence,’ a new global division that will focus on promoting, adopting, and integrating artificial intelligence technologies into the company’s corporate divisions.
The Singapore Tourism Board announces the appointment of Markus Tan as the Regional Director for India, Middle East, South Asia, and Africa (IMESA), effective January 1, 2024.
Silversea™ has announced the appointment of Takanobu Kobayakawa as the new Director of Sales for Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, effective from December 2023 and reporting to Adam Radwanski, Silversea’s Managing Director for the Asia Pacific region.
Intelligent airport management platform, AeroCloud, announces that it has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Jeff Gore as Vice President (VP) of Global Sales.
Agilysys, a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services, announces the appointment of Tony Marshall to the position of Vice President and Managing Director for Asia Pacific.
SITA today announced the appointments of Stefan Schaffner as Senior Vice President of SITA AT AIRPORTS and Sergiy Nevstruyev as Senior Vice President of SITA Global Services (SGS).
APT & Travelmarvel has announced the appointment of acclaimed travel industry marketeer, Darren Birch, to the role of Marketing & CRM Manager, UK & Ireland.
Chatrium Grand Bangkok is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Gnaegi, a passionate Swiss Hotelier, as its new General Manager, effective November 2023.
Digital travel platform Agoda collaborated with the Government of Goa and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to organize a Hotel Sustainability Training for industry professionals from November 28 to 29, 2023, at Park Regis, Goa.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has strengthened its executive management team with the appointment of Michael Henssler as its new Chief Operating Officer
In this newly formed and expanded role, Maher Koubaa will make use of his more than 20 years of travel industry experience to lead the implementation of Amadeus’ strategic vision in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has established a hospitality education academy in Abu Dhabi, which will open in September 2024.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chen Thipvarodom as the General Manager of the highly anticipated Centara Ayutthaya.
A three-day curated Young Talent Academy Programme kickstarts Athar – Saudi Festival of Creativity, the largest gathering of the creative marketing industry in the Kingdom.
VFS Global has appointed Jose Manuel Aisa Mancho as its Chief Financial Officer effective 01 November 2023.
Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre (NJCC) & Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) managed by Accor announced the appointment of Manuj Ralhan as the new General Manager.
EFTA, which was started with a focus on the national cadet pilot programme for Emirates, now offers their world-class training to cadets from all over the globe.
Embraer Commercial Aviation has appointed Marie-Louise Philippe Vice President Sales & Marketing, and Head of Region for Europe and Central Asia.
Peter will be joining Virgin Voyages as CFO, starting in early December. Peter Hunt is a seasoned executive, bringing with him significant financial and operational experience, not to mention a strong Virgin acumen with prior leadership roles at Virgin America.
Bindra has spent the last 23 years working for FCTG and was previously the President of FCM Meetings & Events in India.
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has announced the appointment of Kershing Goh as Regional Director of Europe to lead the strategic
BCD Travel, a leading global travel management company, has announced a leadership change in its Japan operations. Jonathan Kao, the
Online Travel Training has ceased trading and called in insolvency specialists to handle proceedings.
Renowned as a trailblazer in the field of wellness-inspired resorts with its “all-spa inclusive” vacationing concept, Fusion Hotel Group announced
Qatar Airways Group confirms after 27 years of remarkable service, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, will be stepping down from his current position as Group Chief Executive effective 5 November 2023, and will be succeeded by Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer as Group Chief Executive for Qatar Airways.
Vinod Viswanathan to Head Corporate for SAMEA, and Talha Shaikh to drive Trade in India & Sri Lanka
In the recent re-organisation development; Atul Bhalla is elevated to the office of Vice President Operations for ITC Hotels North & West region.
Marriott Philippines has appointed Sophia Altamirano as its Market Director of Sales and Distribution and Director of National Sales Office.
A&K Travel Group (AKTG), the parent company of luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent and cruise line Crystal, announced several new hires and promotions within its trade sales teams.
GainingEdge is proud to announce that Mark Oliver Schloesser has joined its venue consulting team on 1 Oct 2023, focusing on convention & exhibition centre projects.
TUI Group, one of the world’s leading tourism businesses, has made changes to the TUI Musement leadership team to drive further growth of its Tours & Activities division.
The TUI Futureshapers Programme wants to fuel an impact-minded entrepreneurship culture that innovatively tackles social and environmental problems and turns tourism into a key solution to local challenges.
Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay announces the appointment of its Management team.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has restructured five Deputy Governor positions effective from 1 October, this year.
Airbus SE is announcing a leadership evolution in the Executive Committee, establishing a dedicated head at the helm of the Commercial Aircraft business.
The MoU was officially signed by Hareb Al Mheiri, Executive Director of ADRO and Atul Marwah, Chief Operating Officer – MENA, VFS Global.
The Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) has launched a global initiative to train and support professionals from the travel industry, enabling them to become “Israeli Specialists” through a self-learning module program in collaboration with Travel Agent Academy.
The Emirates Group concluded a successful Ru’ya Careers Fair, having captivated attending Emirati job seekers and received more than 4,900 applications throughout the three days for the offered roles and programmes.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces the inaugural senior leadership team that will deliver the unrivalled Regent experience on board the highly anticipated Seven Seas Grandeur™.
Trump International Golf Club, Dubai is set to launch all-new golf programmes in October 2023, suitable for people of all ages.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Noor Ahmad Hamid as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2023.
The Emirates Group invites ambitious UAE Nationals to visit its interactive stand at the 2023 Ru’ya, Careers UAE Redefined, which will run from 19 until 21 September at the World Trade Centre in Dubai.
Prospective pilots can apply for a place on a new British Airways scheme that will see the £100,000 cost of their training covered entirely by the airline.
David Kondo will take over as Senior Director Austrian Brand Experience from 15 October 2023, and will thus be responsible for Austrian Airlines’ entire marketing and product management in the future.
BESydney has appointed Rahul Shah as Director for North America to lead the organisation’s presence across the US and Canada to maximise global meeting opportunities in both the Association and Corporate/Incentive markets.
Emirates, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Association of South African Travel Agents (ASATA) have launched online training courses for new travel professionals to help them develop and build stronger skillsets, as well as enhance understanding around the industry’s key principles to support the wider travel and tourism sector.
Award-winning Jerusalem-based startup Joyned has announced the appointment of Sergio Vargas Johansson as its Managing Director of Travel.
AKA Hotels + Hotel Residences, the longtime pioneer in luxury long-stay residences and creator of the World’s Most Livable Hotels, announces the appointment of Scott Walsh, Executive Vice President of Asset, Design & Development.
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has launched the Mekong Tourism internship finder on MekongTourism.org. The initiative is designed to address
Taking a step ahead in its commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), VFS Global has appointed Tariq Ahmad as its first-ever Head of Empowerment and Inclusion for UAE.
Orascom Development announces the appointment of Stuart Leven as Chief Executive Officer of Orascom Hotels Management (OHM)
Building on the inbound travel momentum led by robust recovery efforts in the previous year, South African Tourism has announced the 9th edition of its flagship travel trade training session ‘Learn South Africa 2023’.
DidaTravel – a tech-driven global travel distribution company – has announced that Ala Andriuta has joined as Head of Destination Marketing
Kempinski Hotels has appointed Jad Mouhkheiber as Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Member of the Management Board.
Centara Hotels & Resorts announces strategic leadership changes within the organisation to further reinforce its commitment to delivering the highest standards of service across all its brands across Thailand and overseas.
Datalex plc (“Datalex”, the “Company” or the “Group”) (Euronext Growth Dublin: DLE), a market leader in digital retail technology focused on the airline market, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Rockett as Chief Executive Officer.
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced the appointment of Lim Kean Bon as Area Director, India, South Asia, and Africa
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has announced the appointment of Lim Kean Bon as Area Director, India, South Asia, and Africa on September 1.
Malin Selander has been recruited as new Communications Director for Scandic Hotels Group where she will be responsible for the company’s external and internal communication.
Thapanee Kiatphaiboon commences her role as the new Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) starting 1st September 2023.
The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council (ADBWC), a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, has partnered with Flat6Labs to launch a boot camp program to empower members of the Council and enhance their entrepreneurial skills.
The UAE Sports Science & Sports Medicine Center affiliated to General Authority of Sports (GAS) signed a cooperation agreement with Amity University – Dubai to cooperate in the areas of training, academia, research, and development.
Alfredo Spadon completes his pivotal contribution to relaunching the pioneering brand, passing the reins to Patrizia Iantorno in the expanded strategic role of Chief Commercial Officer
PONANT global CEO Hervé Gastinel has announced a significant new role for Sarina Bratton AM as the company’s Senior Strategic Advisor and Honorary Chairwoman Asia Pacific, formerly Executive Chair of the region.
Accor announces that Gilda Perez-Alvarado, currently Global CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality, has been appointed as Group Chief Strategy Officer of Accor.
The Emirates Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this week with PwC’s Academy at the Group’s headquarters in Dubai
Sabre Corporation announced that it is expanding its ESG team, with the appointment of Jessica Matthias as its new Global
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Gardiner as the new Head of Technology and Innovation.
Global hotel advisory firm HVS has announced the appointment of Sophie Perret as managing director of its London office.
Iconic luxury hotel and spa, voco® St. David’s, Cardiff, is delighted to announce the appointment of Konstantin Grimm as its new General Manager.
ONYX Hospitality Group, a prominent name in South East Asia’s hospitality industry, is excited to announce the appointment of Clare Goss as the Director of Global Sales Area-UK & Ireland.
Global business travel management company FCM announced Kevin Yang Wen Xuan’s appointment as China’s Commercial Director.
Aurora Expeditions, Australia’s leading expedition travel company, has today announced the appointment of David Tanguay, who joins the business as
Rosewood Hotel Group announces today the appointment of Joerg Zobel as Chief Operating Officer, filling a key executive role for
The Board of Directors of the recently established St. Moritz Tourismus AG is pleased to announce the election of Marijana Jakic as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Langham Hospitality Group has strategically appointed Lo Young to the role of Senior Vice President of Operations, China, based in
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has appointed Andrew Hartley as its new cluster director of sales and marketing, overseeing two of
Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) participated in the Hong Kong International Airport Career Expo 2023 co-organised by the Hong Kong International Airport and Labour Department.
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and the Labour Department jointly kick-started the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Career Expo 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The IIHM Institute of Hospitality Skills (IIHS), which is India’s largest training centre affiliated with the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC), has opened its state-of-the-art facility in Delhi.
Raymond Chan, Regional Director of Southeast Asia, will be relocating back to Hong Kong to assume the position of General Manager, Events & Product Development, effective 1 July 2023. Martin Gwee has been appointed Director, Southeast Asia to lead the development and implementation of the HKTB’s marketing strategies in Southeast Asian markets.
Richard Slater, Chair of the ABTA North West region, has been appointed to the ABTA Board of Directors. Slater was selected by the other ABTA regional chairs to be put forward for appointment.
TUI UK has appointed the nation’s favourite duo, Ant & Dec to bring holiday inspired fun and smiles to Brits. The Geordie pair will share their mischievous plans as they define their new roles as TUI’s ‘Happiness Ambassadors’.
Delta Air Lines has appointed Matteo Curcio as its new Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India
École Ducasse – Nai Lert Bangkok Studio, the first school in the country of world-class culinary and pastry arts training reference.
Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wietse Bijzeit as Vice President Global Solutions Architect to accelerate the growth of the Shiji Enterprise Platform.
A&K, the leading provider of luxury travel, announces the appointment of Craig Liddle as the Agency Sales Manager for the South-east region.
Industry expert Niamh O’Connell joins Jumeirah Group as part of strategy to enhance the brand’s luxury wellness proposition and curate exceptional guest experiences across the portfolio.
Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, announced that Ryan King has been appointed Senior Vice President for the Shiji Americas.
Based in Mumbai, Manish Sonar has been appointed PONANT’s National Business Development Executive for India and Sri Lanka.
Star Alliance, the world’s first and largest global airline alliance, is pleased to announce that Theo Panagiotoulias has been chosen to become its next CEO.
Cruise Saudi – a Public Investment Fund fully-owned business – is committed to creating 50,000 direct and indirect jobs in Saudi by 2035, which will benefit the local workforce
The European Travel Commission (ETC), representing 35 National Tourism Organisations in Europe, announced that Miguel Sanz from Spain’s National Tourism Organisation has been elected as ETC’s President for a three-year term.
Organisations putting their employees at the heart of everything they do were celebrated during an exciting live reveal of the ‘Best Companies to Work For’ in Q2 2023
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced the appointment of Thapanee Kiatphaibool as its new governor, effective from 1 September.
VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, partnered with the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) and the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) to conduct strategic hospitality training for 25 young women from the marginalised communities.
Angsana Laguna Phuket is pleased to announce the appointment of Jan Lorenzen as Director of Food and Beverage for the beachfront resort.
Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) announced the appointment of Liza Ng as Chief Operating Officer with effect from 1 June 2023.
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s hotel and property development companies, has appointed Jagdeep Thakral as General Manager of dusitD2 Naseem Resort Jabal Akhdar and its adjoining adventure park in Oman.
Tourists from India and abroad annually make a beeline for Goa to holiday and savour the range of global and Indian cuisines on offer in the coastal state.
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, today announced that it is expanding its global business development team with the appointment of Ryan Chen and Dulaphan Amatyakul as Vice Presidents of Business Development.
Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, has unveiled an exciting opportunity for UAE Nationals and residents to apply for scholarships for the September 2023 intake.
Sydney business events bidding specialists Business Events Sydney (BESydney) announced the appointment of Jamie Ades as its new Director, Europe.
EUROMIC, the association of many of the world’s most celebrated DMCs have appointed Pamela Shepherd as their Business Development Manager in North America.
In recent years, the recruitment industry has undergone a significant transformation. The adoption of online recruitment tools and events had already been gaining momentum even before the global pandemic.
It’s the changing of the guard! An end of an era! Vanessa Hudson is taking over Australia’s national carrier Qantas
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) conducted its latest Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC) programme on 27th April at The Dukes Retreat, Chalet Group Hotel, in Khandala.
The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has appointed Stefan Kredel to its Executive Committee.
Accelya, a leading global provider of technology solutions to the travel industry, has appointed former AWS and Microsoft executive Tom Erskine as its new Chief Marketing Officer.
Virgin Hotels, the global luxury hospitality brand by Sir Richard Branson, has announced the appointment of Abigail Trangmar as Director
The biggest hospitality recruitment initiative in the UK, Hospitality Rising, has attracted over 100,000 job applications, less than 6 months after the official campaign launched.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Mark Willis as Chief Executive Officer and Yigit Sezgin as Chief
Naruna Retreats, a leadership consultancy, has transformed its development programmes to help companies address post-pandemic business realities and take advantage of new opportunities.
The iconic Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, located on the internationally renowned Casino Square in the heart of Monaco, has announced the
Decoding the changing paradigms in the Speciality Beverage Industry, the Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) , part of Sommet Education, successfully hosted the Concocting Conclave.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce the executive appointment of Mr. Nicholas Leung as the Executive Assistant Manager,
Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) continues to live up to its promise of offering cutting-edge tech and state-of-the-art aircraft to train pilots of the future and help close the industry’s skills gap.
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Laura Hodges Bethge, currently executive vice president, shared services operations, will become the next brand president of Celebrity Cruises
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The Phuket Hotels Association has appointed Jayne MacDougall as its new Executive Director, effective 3rd April 2023.
Chin Yau Seng, Senior Vice President Cargo, will leave Singapore Airlines (SIA) to join SIA Engineering Company as Chief Executive Officer (Designate) on 1 June 2023. Marvin Tan, Senior Vice President Customer Services and Operations, will be appointed as Senior Vice President Cargo.
A new commercial airline pilot training programme organised by the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA) is expected to be launched later this year upon receiving approval from the Civil Aviation Department (CAD).
BEONx and ThePower Business School have announced the launch of a new formative programme that will revolutionise the industry.
Mehmet T. Nane, Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Directors and Managing Director of Pegasus Airlines, has been appointed Chairperson of
Kilkenny native, Caitriona O’Mahoney has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at the family owned and run, Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny.
Only five months into the launch of Hospitality Rising’s inaugural campaign, ‘Rise Fast, Work Young’, the campaign has reached over 5.5m of the UK’s 16 to 30-year-olds, equal to half this demographic, via its digital marketing campaign.
Redbird Aviation, the biggest flying school in India & Asia Pacific, has inaugurated its fifth flying base at Belagavi, Karnataka.
DidaTravel, a global hotel wholesaler and tech-driven travel distribution service provider is today announcing its latest senior appointment, Gareth Matthews, who joins as Chief Marketing Officer with responsibility for developing the company’s brand positioning, digital marketing capabilities and PR and media presence worldwide.
Walker has joined Silversea from parent company Royal Caribbean where she was Partnerships Manager, aligning across commercial, media, tourism and PR partners to grow revenue.“
The Supervisory Board of Austrian Airlines AG has reappointed Michael Trestl (37) to serve as member of the Executive Board and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Austria’s national airline for a period of five years from 01.01.2024 until 31.12.2028.
The Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG), part of the Department of Government Support (DGS), launched the Future Digital Leaders and Young Digital Leaders programs, as part of the Strategic Track of the Abu Dhabi Digital Program.
Angsana Laguna Phuket is thrilled to announce the appointment of Chef Mirko Cappa as the new Executive Chef of the resort.
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle travel brand of the Cruise Division of MSC Group, has announced the expansion of its
Equator starts onboarding hotels from South East Asia countries for its true marketplace platform launching 1 June 2023. Hotels that activate their properties by 30 June 2023 enjoy applications worth USD260+. Hotels from other countries can pre-register their interest for early bird offers.
Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford has announced two appointments to its senior management team, with the addition of Tommy So as the director of food and beverage and James Smith, as hotel manager.
Accor has introduced its new Commercial organisation and executive committee, with Kerry Healy taking the lead as chief commercial officer for Premium, Midscale & Economy brands in Middle East, Africa, Turkey & Asia Pacific.
More than 160 students from 21 high schools across the UAE made a huge splash at Emirates Aviation University’s (EAU) sixth annual Water Rocket Competition, held in collaboration with Boeing.
Accor is launching the 2023 edition of the TakeOff! Student Challenge, a worldwide prize-winning competition offering, for the first time, job opportunities within the Group.
AltoVita, the corporate accommodation platform specialising in large enterprises has announced the appointment of several experienced female leaders to its team.
42 Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s innovative and disruptive coding school that provides a unique peer-to-peer, gamified learning methodology hosted an insightful workshop under the title ‘Artificial Intelligence: A force for good’ by Dr. Sanaa Elyassami
Abercrombie & Kent Australia (A&K) have announced that Hannah Taylor will join the expanding A&K sales team in the role of Regional Sales Manager for
Anne Gill has taken up the role of Senior Vice President Commercial, Premium, Midscale and Economy, for Accor Pacific
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Spohr’s and Steenbergen’s contract extensions will be particularly important in securing successful future for Lufthansa Group
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Sabre Corporation announced that Sean Menke, currently Chair of the company’s Board and its Chief Executive Officer, will transition to be solely Sabre’s Executive Chair of the Board, effective April 27, 2023. At that time, Kurt Ekert, currently President of Sabre, will also become the company’s Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the Board of Directors.
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Sabre Corporation, a software and technology company in the global travel industry, announced today that Sean Menke, currently Chair of the company’s Board and its Chief Executive Officer, will transition to be solely Sabre’s Executive Chair of the Board, effective April 27, 2023.
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Maya Luxe, a luxury villa rental company in the Riviera Maya, has appointed Meghann Cundall as its Chief Operating Officer.
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Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. (“Ooredoo”) – Ticker ORDS – has announced the appointment of Bassam Yousef Al Ibrahim as the new chief executive officer of Ooredoo Oman, effective 1 March 2023, succeeding Noor Al-Sulaiti.
W Maldives is pleased to announce the appointment of Constance Chang as the Director of Sales & Marketing. With over
Visit Orlando, in association with its partners Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, will return to the UK in April for Orlando Live!, a series of one-of-a-kind in-person training events.
Shiji has announced that Kevin King, COO of Shiji was appointed to the UAE Restaurant Group as the newest Advisor to the Board.
WebBeds has bolstered its European leadership team by promoting Lola Diaz to SVP Sales, Europe, emphasising the importance of Europe as the largest source market region of its global business.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the new appointment of Franck Droin as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Macau. In
Emirates will soon build an advanced training facility to accommodate 6 Full Flight Simulator Bays (FFS) for its future Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X aircraft. The brand new, 63,318 sq. ft. facility is slated to open in March 2024.
The Cathay Pacific Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vocational Training Council (VTC) of Hong Kong to jointly nurture a new generation of talent
Hurtigruten Expeditions have hired Alastair Newton, 45, a younger veteran of the Expedition Cruise industry, as Director of Expedition Operations.
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed James Edwards as General Manager – UK.
VisitBritain announced two major appointments on its team that will majorly affect its operations in its number one overseas market, the U.S
The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced the appointment of Stephen Baxendale to the newly created role of Technology Partnerships Manager.
The Board of Directors at Visit Jersey Limited has announced the appointment of Tricia Warwick as a Director and Chief
To further strengthen the support and guidance for its airline partners, Hahn Air appointed Adriana C. Carrelli as Vice President Airline Business.
Recently requirements for flight attendants have shifted with the overall changing outlook on diversity in a workplace, be it on the ground or, in case of aviation, in the air.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., has recently announced the appointment of Radu Cernia as General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka.
The world’s biggest hospitality recruitment initiative, Hospitality Rising, is celebrating 55,000 job applications, at the same time as reaching almost 10m impressions on TikTok.
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and the prevention of cancer has become a significant public
With Bjorn Courage, reappointed as President, the association will continue its work built around four strategic pillars – Marketing, Environment, Government and Education – and Education has emerged as a critical issue in the post-pandemic era.
Known for his dynamic perspective and accomplished skill set honed over 35 years, Ferdinand Wortelboer is poised to lead all
Nick Flynn has been appointed as Hotel Manager, joining the exclusive Shangri-La Al Husn, a breathtaking clifftop retreat for adults located in beautiful Muscat, Oman.
Tourism Australia has announced the promotion of Karen Saw from her role as Business Development Manager to Country Manager Malaysia, where she will take the lead in driving Tourism Australia’s local market strategy.
To support its commercial aircraft ramp-up, meet challenges in defence, space and helicopters, Airbus intends to recruit more than 13,000 people globally in 2023.
The Emirates Group and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) are set to collaborate in the launch of a training programme for the airline’s Emirati Country Managers.
Club Med, the leader in premium all-inclusive holidays, has announced the appointment of Valerie Loy as the new Vice President, Marketing in East, South Asia
Tourism is the main source of income for many inhabitants on the islands of Cape Verde. The sector has been the main engine for development for the archipelago in the last decade.
Travel industry connector and commentator Richard Taylor has joined the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) as Director of Membership Experience
Windstar Cruises has named Joe Jiffo as the new director of field sales, where he is responsible for guiding the small ship cruise line’s North America field sales team and inside sales team, with a key focus on increasing brand awareness in the travel advisor community and connecting with our trade partners.
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has appointmented Joo-Rei Mathieson who will be joining the BESydney bidding team in mid-January as Associate Director – Global Corporate & Incentive, targeting new opportunities in the rapidly rising India market and driving business development across the Southeast Asia region.
Hotelbeds has hired Daniel Nordholm in a newly-created leadership position focusing on enabling financial services. Daniel will be part of the company’s Executive Committee and report directly to CEO, Nicolas Huss.
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the iconic 90-year-old luxury hotel on the doorstep of the ancient Khmer archeological sites of Angkor,
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has announced the appointment of hospitality industry veteran Serena Lim as its Chief Growth Officer. Serena
As Executive Chef of InterContinental Singapore, Kenny Chung oversees the luxury heritage hotel’s culinary operations and plays an integral role
The London EDITION is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Walters as General Manager. Originally from Australia, Walters has
Visit Malta has appointed Lindsey Thorpe as Marketing Promotions Manager to support the tourism board’s marketing efforts across the UK
Well-respected hospitality veteran, Peter Pottinga, has been appointed as the general manager of the soon-to-open InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping hotel. Peter will oversee all aspects of the hotel’s pre-opening and opening phases.
Etihad Airways today announced the appointment of Arik De as its Chief Revenue Officer, overseeing a new organisational division focused
Accor has announced that Omer Acar has been appointed as CEO Raffles & Orient Express. His appointment will be effective
Nicolas De Gols, has just joined the team of Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris and is thus positioned as the youngest General Manager of Palaces.
Travel Counsellors, look towards welcoming new recruits in 2023 after bumper sales and a record year for franchisees. In 2022, Travel Counsellors welcomed over 100 new franchisees globally, with October and November seeing the largest intake of new franchisees since the Thomas Cook collapse.
Burnes is Executive Director Helloworld Limited. She is also a G’Day USA Champion and has been a Board Member of Tourism Victoria, a Committee Member of Beyond Tourism 2020 and a Board Member of the Australian Tourism Commission.
Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, is introducing its first Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) training programme for employees as part of its Flying’s For All strategy.
Barbara Muckermann, currently chief commercial officer at Silversea Cruises, will become the company’s next president and CEO, and will join parent company Royal Caribbean Group’s executive committee, effective January 1.
APT has appointed Robin Griffiths as Business Development Manager for The Midlands, in a strategic hire that will help to ensure the luxury APT and flexible four-star Travelmarvel brands are the river cruising, small ship sailing, and touring operators of choice for agents in the region.
Discover Qatar (DQ) is offering specially-designed tours to showcase Qatar’s top-tier educational and tourism resources as well as the distinctive features of Doha.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its world class training programme to offer core learning content in eight additional languages, making it a truly global resource that will benefit hospitality and early career professionals the world over.
Club Med has announced the appointment of Olivier Monceau as the new General Manager of Singapore and Malaysia effective from October 2022. With
With over twenty-two years working at The Shilla, Chef Choi is bringing a wealth of experience gained at one of the most luxurious hotels in the world to Shilla Monogram Quangnam Danang’s kitchens.
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Steeped in elegant dining tradition, chef will lead culinary programming & bring delicious new twists to iconic hotel’s seasonal dishes.
The St. Regis Venice appoints Giuseppe Ricci as Executive Chef
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, announced the appointment of tech, travel and hospitality veteran, John Boris, as its chief marketing officer.
amana, a leading online neo-broker in the MENA region, has announced the appointment of Sahar Haidar as the new Director of Global Operations.
Arriving from the sultry shores of Seychelles, Marcel Oostenbrink brings a breath of fresh air and a wealth of luxury
Michel Cottray has recently joined the team at Hôtel Martinez – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt – as General Manager, returning to the French Riviera, which he knows well, having previously managed several hotels in the area. Born and raised in t…
Tourism marketing leader Scott Schult has been named Head of Strategy at Orange142, a demand generation and digital advertising company that is part of Direct Digital Holdings.
Rail Europe has appointed Björn Bender as President and CEO. Björn, a mobility expert with 20 years’ experience in the sector, will be bringing his rail expertise, customer centricity and spirit of innovation to the company.
Chatrium Grand Bangkok, the inaugural edition of Chatrium Hospitality’s enhanced luxury collection, has appointed Daniel Kerr as its General Manager, as it prepares to embark on a new era of Thai heritage-inspired hospitality from November 2022.
CWT announced the appointment of Victoria Berwick to the newly created Vice President role of Global Marketing Director, with effect from 1 November 2022.
The Tourism Alliance has announced that Richard Toomer has taken over as Executive Director of the organisation following the retirement of Kurt Janson OBE.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, today announced Captain Waleed Al Alawi as the airline’s Chief Executive Officer.
APT has announced the appointment of Robin Griffiths as Business Development Manager for The Midlands, in a strategic hire that will help to ensure the luxury APT and flexible four-star Travelmarvel brands are the river cruising, small ship sailing, and touring operators of choice for agents in the region
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Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Hyatt’s inaugural Andaz-branded luxury and lifestyle resort in Thailand, has unveiled its highly skilled and experienced
Gaurav Bhatnagar, Co-Founder of TBO.COM, the travel distribution platform, has joined the Executive Committee of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).
Thailand’s leading hotel operator Centara Hotels & Resorts announces Shigeki Nakagawa as the opening General Manager for Centara Grand Hotel
In his new role as the chief executive officer, Tony will be responsible for overall leadership, strategy and business management, driving STAAH’s vision of continued rapid growth of its business and 13,000+ customer base.
American Airlines has announced the appointment of Kyle Mabry to Vice President of Operations and Commercial for EMEA and APAC,
Madrid’s iconic Rosewood Villa Magna has appointed Friedrich von Schönburg as the Managing Director of the newly remodeled luxury hotel.
Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with presence in over 13 countries, announced the appointment of Katerina Giannouka as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jumeirah Group as of December 2022.
CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform has appointed Janet Wu Nuckles, vice president, tax reporting directly to Judy Hendrick, CWT’s chief financial officer.
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Seasoned hotelier, Alexander Suski, takes on the role of consultant CEO of Terra Sol Hospitality, overseeing the launch of one of the region’s most eagerly awaited developments, Terra Solis Dubai
TG Hotel Holdings Corporation Limited (CTG Hotel) has recently appointed James Kim as the chief operating officer of CTG Hotel.
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Rogers Hospitality, the Mauritian hospitality company, managing Heritage Resorts and Veranda Resorts has appointed seasoned professional Veit Fuhrmeister as chief commercial officer.
Booking.Com appoints Santosh Kumar as country manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia.
The iconic urban retreat Hotel Arts Barcelona is pleased to announce the appointment of Pascha Bhatti as Director of Operations. In his new role, The Ritz-Carlton veteran will handle all the aspects of running the landmark property including, but not limited to, the day-to-day management of its award-winning restaurants, bars, spa, and the rooms division.
Amit Ray, director India, DACH Markets and Italy at LOT Polish Airlines, will be additionally appointed as head of global corporate and strategic sales at the Polish Star Alliance member with immediate effect.
Petrus Elbers has joined IndiGo as the chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from Tuesday. Elbers replaced Ronojoy Dutta, 71, who is set to retire on September 30, 2022.
Leading travel management company BCD Travel announced the appointment of Andrew Yeo to the role of Managing Director, Australia and
After one of the busiest summers in recent times, and now that most of APACs borders have been opened, Hotelbeds is delighted to announce the appointment of Pippa Williamson as its new VP Commercial for APAC.
Club Med has announced the appointment of Nicolas Bresch as the new Managing Director, across the UK and Nordics. He
Sun Street Hotel, part of the Bespoke Hotel group, is delighted to announce Jake Greenall as the newly appointed General
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Eurostar Group has announced the appointment of Gwendoline Cazenave as CEO from 1st October. With 20 years of experience in
Jack Anderson, President of Crystal Cruises, has appointed Matias Lira as senior vice president, global sales & guest services, based in Miami.
The newest international branded hotel in the capital city, Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh is pleased to announce the newly appointed general manager, Juan Mercadante, aiming to maintain the high-performance capabilities of one of the city’s top-ranked luxury hotel.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Lori Strasberg to Senior Vice President of Marketing. Effective immediately, Strasberg
Ahmet Bağdat, who’s been serving as group head of digital channel management and growth marketing at Pegasus Airlines since 2017, has been appointed director of marketing and e-commerce.
Anoop Vijayaraj has been appointed as general manager for Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village, Palakkad.
The Lux Collective has announced the appointment of Daniele Vastolo as the General Manager of LUX* Grand Baie, Mauritius. Opened
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has appointed Isada Saovaros as the Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand Mumbai Office, effective 1 August
Following over 11 years in various hotel sales roles, Kelly Catherine joins Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria as Director of
This event was aimed at providing more opportunities for the young generation who dream of having a chance to work in the aviation industry, as well as share comprehensive information from airline professionals
A summer heatwave heralded the return to Chewton Glen of Clive McNish, who took up his appointment as General Manager of this
Exciting Developments in the Hotel’s Culinary Programming to Debut in the Coming Months, Including Duck House by Boon, Blossom Club Chef’s Table, New Japanese dining destination, Blossom Dessert Bar and more
Boeing has projected demand for more than 41,000 new airplanes through 2041, underscoring aviation industry resilience two years after the pandemic began
Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Britta Krug as General Manager. Britta aims to further
The St. Regis Singapore has announced Mr. Allen Howden as the hotel’s new general manager. The British native takes the
WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) shows the sector will reach more than 107 million employed within the sector by 2032
The new programme calendar aims to increase the growth and development of the Emirati and UAE-based workforce, encourage enrolment in training and job opportunities
Discova, one of the world’s leading DMCs, has promoted Peter Christiansen to the role of Director of Operations.
Abercrombie & Kent Australia (A&K) has announced that Susan Haberle will be joining A&K in the role of Head of
The announcement follows a series of major new contract wins across the APAC, Europe, MET and UK regions as both the international travel and FX markets continue to strongly recover post-pandemic
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, a luxury resort set in the North Shaviyani Atoll, has announced the appointment of Marshall Orton as general manager
Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran says sustainability is the biggest issue facing the airline’s future and requires increased focus
Between 2022 and 2032, jobs in the U.S. travel and tourism could grow at an average rate of 3.9% annually, representing a 47% increase from 2022 expected job levels
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Today, Luxaviation UK is announcing its chief pilot Glyn Anderson is retiring from flying commercial flights including his royal duties after a distinguished 25 years of service. Anderson has been at Luxaviation UK since the company’s …
Sabre Corporation has launched a transformed employee wellbeing experience, aimed at fostering a supportive environment where people can thrive, learn,
TourRadar, the world ‘s first Adventure Booking Platform, has announced San Francisco Bay Area tech veteran Sarah Roos-Essl as their new Director of Content.
Tata Sons announced Scoot CEO Campbell Wilson has been appointed the MD and CEO of Air India
WTTC) latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals Europe’s travel and tourism sector is expected to create up to eight million new jobs within the next decade
Tripadvisor has announced that Matt Goldberg has been named its Chief Executive Officer, succeeding co-founder and long-time CEO, Stephen Kaufer
The airline is looking to add 200 additional consultants, taking the total to more than 450 dedicated staff
Aurora Expeditions has announced that Michael Heath will join the company, taking on the role of CEO effective June 1.
CWT has appointed Patrick Andersen as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2022
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals the tourism sector is expected to create nearly 126 million new jobs within the next decade
Qatar Airways today announces the appointment of Amy Stainlay as Marketing Manager, Australasia and North Asia.
, Selo Group, an award-winning and fully integrated development company based in Singapore, announced the appointment of Piet Van Zyl as chief regenerative officer. Drawing on his wealth of experience with regenerative travel and zero waste projects for hotels and islands, Van Zyl will enhance Selo’s existing regenerative initiatives and implement new company-wide programs for its projects in Lombok, Sumatra Indonesia, and Tioman Island in Malaysia.
Kudos Travel Technology – a Brisbane-based technology company – has appointed former Amadeus Head of Travel Management Sales, Gena Signorini, as Commercial Manager. While most businesses in the travel and travel technology sectors have experienced major setbacks during the last two years of Covid, Kudos has gone from strength to strength with new client acquisitions across AsiaPac, USA and Europe.
N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, has been appointed as the chairman of Air India by the airline’s board, aviation industry sources said
Days after the announcement of his appointment led to opposition in India, Turkey’s Ilker Ayci has declined to be the chief executive officer (CEO) of Tata Group’s Air India
New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows employment in tourism across Europe will recover with the region’s travel and tourism sector approaching pre-pandemic levels this year
Catherine Stevens is a travel media veteran and is delighted to be re-entering the industry after her pre-COVID hiatus.
Selo Group announced the appointment of Andrew J. Leith as general manager of Selong Selo Resort & Residences, the group’s award-winning flagship resort and residences on the scenic coast of South Lombok in Indonesia.
Gloria is the director and co-founder of Asia Exotica Travel, one of the fastest growing travel agencies in South East Asia. A luxury boutique tour operator, specializing in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian speaking markets. She manages the company’s offices in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Juliette Losardo has been appointed as the new exhibition director of World Travel Market (WTM) London
Tata Sons appointed former Chairperson of Turkish Airlines Ilker Ayci as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India
Phuong leads Educational Travel for Discova in 12 countries so far (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Costa Rica)
Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui introduces new General Manager Francois Poletti who brings his European style to the luxury resort on Koh Samui, Francois Poletti has been appointed General Manager of Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui, effective from February 2022.
The Board of Directors of InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), at its meeting unanimously approved the appointment of its co-founder and promoter, Rahul Bhatia, as its managing director
In 2014, at the age of 19, Komal became the first female tour leader for Urban Adventures, Delhi, challenging stereotypes and expectations placed on young women in India, winning awards and changing lives. Now, in 2022, she is a successful virtual tour creator, an enthusiastic proponent of solo travel for women in India, promoter of travel as a career to young people in her native country, and running her own business.
Accor is pleased to announce Sarah Derry is appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer Accor Pacific, effective 1 February 2022.
The St. Regis San Francisco, the city’s premier address for luxury accommodations, gracious service and timeless elegance, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Williams to the position of Director of Restaurant Operations. A certified sommelier and accomplished restaurant industry veteran, Williams joins the property with over a decade of experience in the industry.
CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform has announced the appointment of Belinda Hindmarsh as SVP, Chief Operating Officer of RoomIt and China
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Frederic Leger as the association’s senior vice president for commercial products and services
Chitra started with a Bachelors in Information Technology, and turned her back on a steady well-paid career to follow her passion for travel, which she has since built into a thriving business. The travel start-up idea took hold in 2009 when Chitra and her partner, who both enjoyed travelling extensively throughout India, realised that so many amazing experiences were undiscovered as there was no way of finding out about them or making reservations.
Mari is the first female Captain (hotel manager) for Marriott in Japan with aspirations to become general manager, Mari Tomoda moved from Japan to Thailand as a young adult with her parents, with the intention of improving her English, and embarked upon a journey that led to her becoming the first female Captain for Marriott in Japan.
Blossom Hotel Houston is pleased to announce the appointment of Tasir Bukhari as its director of guest relations. A seasoned hospitality professional with over 25 years of customer service experience, 17 of those in luxury hotels operations, Tasir is well placed to set up Blossom Hotel Houston’s guest relations department and help position the upmarket property as one of Houston’s leading hotels in terms of quality standards and guest experience. Blossom Hotel Houston, Houston’s newest luxury property, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tasir Bukhari as its director of guest relations. A seasoned hospitality professional with over 25 years of customer service experience, 17 of those in luxury hotels operations, Tasir is well placed to set up Blossom Hotel Houston’s guest relations department and help position the upmarket property as one of Houston’s leading hotels in terms of quality standards and guest experience.
Vinod Kannan has taken over as the CEO of Vistara airline after having replaced Leslie Thng who was the CEO from July 16, 2017 to December 31 last year
A new analysis of staff shortages by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed 205,000 travel jobs across the UK predicted to remain unfilled by the end of this year
The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit organisation with 72 member properties, has embarked on an exciting new era with the appointment of a new senior leadership team
Global destination management company Discova has appointed Nicholas “Nico” Mendenhall as Trade Sales Executive
Meet Surrayyal Hizmi, Surayyal is a lecturer at the Lombok Tourism Polytechnic, under the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Republic of Indonesia and the PATA 2021 Face of the Future
Insuranks is offering one lucky American over the age of 18 years old the chance to work for them for one year, travelling the world as digital nomads, taking part in local activities and extreme sports and blogging about their trip.
United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has re-elected Zurab Pololikashvili to the role of general secretary of the organisation
We are delighted to introduce you to K. Juthamas Carranco (Kwan), Director of Business Development SO/ Bangkok in our newest interview in the series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (TDIWTA).
Tripadvisor has announced the company’s co-founder and long-time CEO, Stephen Kaufer, will step down from his position at Tripadvisor in 2022
Etihad Airways has announced appointment of Dr Nadia Bastaki as Chief Human Resources, Organisational Development and Asset Management Officer, becoming the first-ever female chief at the national airline of the United Arab Emirates
We are delighted to introduce you to Bonnie Leung, Operations Leader for FCM Hong Kong in our latest interview series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (TDIWTA).
Emirates plans to boost its operational workforce by planning to recruit more than 6,000 staff over the next six months
We are delighted to introduce you to K. Mook Juangroongruangkit – Executive Vice President Pattana Sports Resort, Chonburi in our newest interview in a series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA).
The St. Regis San Francisco is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Huldi to the position of general manager. Huldi is a seasoned industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience working with Marriott International and Starwood Hotels and Resorts.
BWH Hotel Group has announced that Lawrence (Larry) M. Cuculic has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer by the company’s Board of Directors.
The Standard has announced its appointment of Amber Asher to CEO of Standard International, parent company of Standard Hotels, Bunkhouse and Peri Hotels and Amar Lalvani to executive chairman.
Global destination management company, Discova, has announced the appointment of Adam O’Keefe as the new Global Marketing Manager. Adam is stepping into the role from October 11 and will be based in Thailand.
WebBeds, the world’s fastest growing B2B travel intermediary, providing accommodation and ground product distribution services to the travel industry, has announced the appointment of James Phillips as president in America region
There were thousands of protestors on the Las Vegas Strip last Friday, demanding that employers rehire more of the people who had were lied off due to the coronavirus pandemic the previous year.
The Slate, the whimsical, art-inspired beachfront resort on Phuket’s secluded northwest coast, has announced the appointment of Claude Sauter as its new general manager
Emirates has started a global recruitment drive to hire 3,000 cabin crew and 500 airport services staff at its Dubai hub over the next six months.
International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Philip Goh as its regional vice president for Asia-Pacific with effect from now
With the successful completion of Skål International Asia’s 50th Asian Area Annual General Assembly, Andrew J Wood was elected President 2021-2023 at the virtual meeting
Please be introduced to Suyin Lee – Managing Director, Discova and our first in a series of interviews from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA).
TD aims to inspire more women (and men) in the travel industry with features highlighting the incredible stories of women in travel. Featuring a new superstar weekly, the first of the ongoing series will be next week and feature Suyin Lee, MD of Discova.
Featuring: Georgia Rickard, In this series of seven podcasts, prominent travel identities chat to TellmeWhere2Go about adjusting to the Covid era. From travel restrictions to how they view the current state of their industry sector, our guests discuss what they see ahead and how they’ve had to adapt. Georgia Rickard is a multi-award-winning magazine editor. The former Editor at Large for Virgin Australia, and editor of Australia’s largest selling travel magazine, Australian Traveller.
Flight Centre Travel Group has appointed Darren ‘Daz’ Wright as Global Chief Marketing Officer for its leisure division, including the global Flight Centre brand and Travel Associates.
The Travel Corporation (TTC), the highly respected, family-owned-and-run global travel business with 40 award-winning brands, has announced the appointment of Nicholas Lim as chief executive officer (CEO) of TTC
Point A Hotels has announced its search for a new CEO or Chief Exploring Officer.
Nepal Tourism Board is implementing a programme to provide temporary employment to those who have lost their jobs
UNWTO has launched Jobs Factory, powered by Hosco, the global hospitality network to connect talent with employers across the sector
Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) has appointed Deveekaa Nijhawan to lead the international PR and communications team, to assist in marketing the destination in key markets as part of the country’s strategy to become a world-leading tourism destination
Skål International Thailand (SIT), the governing body for the country’s six Skål Clubs, launched its new webinar series Skål Talks Thailand – ‘Recovery Strategies 2021’
Aurora Expeditions has named travel and cruise industry veteran Jos Dewing as its first-ever managing director in the UK, to spearhead growth in the key UK market
Jones will be responsible for managing and overseeing marketing campaigns and initiatives to drive growth across the region including Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, mainland China for FCM in Asia
WTTC announces the departure of current CEO Gloria Guevara and appointment of IAG executive committee member, Julia Simpson, as its president and CEO, effective 15 August
Australian-owned travel tech platform, Vacaay, has added industry stalwart Tristan Freedman to its team as Regional Director as the company continues to grow its global presence.
Liz Ortiguera will now become next chief executive officer effective 17 May 2021 for PATA succeeding Dr. Mario Hardy who will finish his term at the end of May
CWT, the business-to-business-for-employees travel management platform, announced the appointment of Michelle McKinney Frymire as chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from 1 May 2021
Hundreds of cabin crew are needed after Virgin Australia negotiated the reintroduction of 10 Boeing 737-800 planes with aircraft lessors.
Hyatt Regency Brisbane has announced that Saraid Carey assumed the position of general manager.
IATA has announced that Willie Walsh has officially taken on the role of director general of the organisation after Alexandre de Juniac
OYO Hotels & Homes announced that it would be covering vaccination costs for all employees in India and their families, across locations and levels
Luxury hospitality company Jumeirah Group has appointed Ermanno Zanini as the new regional vice president and general manager of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, its flagship hotel in the United Arab Emirates.
Wadia Group-controlled GoAir said that Jeh Wadia has stepped down as the managing director, while industry veteran Ben Baldanza has joined its board as vice-chairman
Hotel giant Marriott International has now appointed Anthony “Tony” Capuano as chief executive officer and Stephanie Linnartz as president of the group
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Australian-owned travel tech platform, Vacaay, has recruited James Air to head its new London office as regional manager UK & Europe
Widely known as the creator of the Travel Industrial Revolution, Vinod Kelwani bagged the “Business Leadership Award” at Indian Achievers’ Award 2020-2021 in recognition of outstanding and professional achievements and inspiring advances in brilliance in the travel business world.
Australia’s tourism industry is forecast to lose almost USD 7 billion and place 320,000 jobs at risk over the summer holiday period due to domestic and international border closures brought in by COVID-19
Waterstone, the sales, marketing and communications consultancy focused exclusively on supporting the luxury travel advisor community in North America, has opened a UK office based in London
The Executive Council of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has expressed its continued support for secretary-general Zurab Pololikashvili
WTTC says more than 100 million jobs could return to the global travel and tourism sector during 2021 as the world recovers from the crippling COVID-19 pandemic
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, the brand’s newest resort, today announced the appointment of Jesper Soerensen to general manager for the
Australian-owned Aurora Expeditions welcomes cruise industry veteran Steve McLaughlin as its new director of sales in Asia-Pacific
Hyatt has appointed renowned hospitality professional Herman Kemp as general manager of Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, the largest internationally branded hotel in the heart of Cambodia’s capital.
Young Saudis are more interested in careers towards the tourism and hospitality industries aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
IATA announced that Alexandre de Juniac, director general and CEO will step down from his role at the association effective 31 March 2021 and will be replaced by Willie Walsh, former CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG)
Canada’s Ontario government is providing USD 180.5 million to connect workers in the tourism and hospitality sector and others most affected by the pandemic to training and jobs
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Australian-owned Aurora Expeditions has welcomed Monique Ponfoort as CEO, marking the start of an exciting new chapter in small-ship expedition travel
In his first public appearance since being named British Airways’ new CEO last week, Sean Doyle gave the keynote address at Airlines 2050: Beyond the Crisis
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the ratification of the new PATA executive board to lead the tourism industry into the future and beyond
Paul Scurrah will stand down when Virgin is formally handed in early November and former Jetstar boss Jayne Hrdlicka will take over as CEO.
BRITISH AIRWAYS CEO Alex Cruz has stepped down with immediate effect. He will be replaced by Sean Doyle, the boss of Aer Lingus, but will remain on the airline’s board as non-executive chairman.
While a number of airlines struggle due to the pandemic and layoff some employees, Thai Vietjet plans to increase its employees and fleet by 2021.
UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) will work with California-based Eightfold.ai to help connect tourism jobseekers with employers and so drive the global recovery of the sector
British Airways is bringing its renowned Flying with Confidence course to the comfort of customers’ homes for the first time
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) members shows that the hotel industry remains on the brink of collapse because of the pandemic. Results show 68 percent of hotels have less than half of their typical, pre-crisis staff working full time
In support of Tourism NT’s rebuild of inbound tourism from the Northern Territory key European source markets, Tourism NT seeks to secure the services of a Contractor that can provide scalable comprehensive tourism representation services covering the relevant geographies.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that proposed new environmental taxes in France will fail to decarbonize the aviation sector and eliminate 150,000 French aviation jobs.
Krešimir Kučko will step down from his role as the chief executive officer of Gulf Air by the end of the month
John De Fries has accepted the offer to become the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s new president and CEO.
Tourism Fiji has announced the appointment of three new highly experienced and knowledgeable directors to its board
Owing to the airline’s current domestic status amid the pandemic, Air New Zealand has just announced the resignation of Cam Wallace, its chief commercial and customer officer
Global destination management company, Discova, has announced a new appointment for UK and Europe
Hawaii’s largest carrier, Hawaiian Airlines, today announced more than 1,000 job cuts as COVID-19 continues to ravage travel demand and lockdowns fuel economic distress.
United Airlines Holdings Inc. announced today that it is preparing to eliminate 2,850 (about 21% of the total) pilot jobs in 2020, unless the federal government approves further U.S. government aid
American Airlines‘ corporate office announced today that the carrier is planning to eliminate over 40,000 jobs this year. 19,000 of those 40,000 jobs will be furloughs and layoffs in October.
In a major relief to the hospitality industry, India hotels in Delhi have been allowed to open after suffering long-suffering industry lockdown due to the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Over 400,000 hotel employees will benefit from this action approved by the disaster authority.
Cycas Hospitality has appointed five operational and commercial hospitality experts to help supports its European expansion plans.
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, and MGM Resorts Luxury Destination, has announced the appointment of Melonie Johnson as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
SmallBusinessPrices.co.uk reveals the world’s best cities to take your remote working job as well as the best cities for freelancers amidst the coronavirus.
The Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya has appointed Supakit Uasamphanchai as the new general manager and Supa-arpha Itthikaiwan as
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has named travel industry leader Dave Hilfman as its interim executive director. Hilfman, who
Global recruitment firm, TMS Talent, has acquired digital and technology specialist recruitment business, Scout Talent. This key move effective 13 July 2020 is in line with TMS Talent’s strategic growth plan.
Wolfgang Jani, chief financial officer of Austrian Airlines, will leave the company as at the end of August. He assumed
The five-star Steigenberger Hotel & Resort Camp de Mar, which is operated by the RIMC Hotels & Resorts Group, officially
Michael Erfert, currently head of global sales in steering, products and processes in Hub Airlines’ Lufthansa Group, will join Eurowings
Tanja Gruber, head of communications distribution and media relations of Austrian Airlines will assume the role of corporate spokeswoman and
Joachim Marusczyk will hand over executive responsibility for IntercityHotel to Christian Kaschner with effect from 14 September. Marusczyk, who is
Red Elephant Reps has appointed a new sales director for its global team to cover Australia and New Zealand. Based
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has appointed Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa as director of strategy and planning
New appointment for sales head
Eckart Pfannkuchen has now been appointed general manager of the 131-room Steigenberger Hotel Treudelberg Hamburg. In this new capacity, he
Hospitality & Retail Systems (HRS) has announced the appointment of Iris Steinmetz to the position of senior director of operations
A talented hospitality professional with rich experience in sales and marketing and a passion for volunteering has been named Alma’s
She arrives at Vakkaru Maldives with an innate understanding of what makes holidaying in this idyllic island nation so special
Start-up holiday destination search engine inspiremyholiday.com has ramped up its commercial team in expectation of a surge of business once
Denis Hüttig, the long-serving vice president of operations at Steigenberger Resorts, is taking charge of leadership and vision for all
The Heritage Chiang Rai announced the appointment of Surakrai K. Eak as the new general manager. He will lead the hotel’s management team as it prepares for the reopening of the property from 1 July, in accordance with the Thai government’s phase 3 easing of Covid-19 measures.
Airbus has named Anand Stanley as president of Airbus Asia-Pacific, effective from 1 July 2020. Based in Singapore, Stanley will
SITA, the global IT provider to the air transport industry, has made several changes to its executive management team responsible
Piia Karhu, senior vice president of customer experience, and a member of the Finnair executive board, will leave the company
Global job losses from the Covid-19 crisis could far exceed 100 million, with China, India and the US expected to
A seasoned professional with almost two decades’ experience in luxury hospitality in Europe and the Middle East and a passion
Travel management company FCM Travel Solutions has announced the appointment of Calvin Xie as general manager for China. In his
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has announced the promotion of industry figurehead, Matthew Cameron-Smith, as CEO of the AAT Kings Group
Silversea Cruises has announced the appointment of Adam Radwanski to the position of managing director in Asia Pacific, effective from
Oetker Collection has introduced its new chief executive officer, Dr. Timo Gruenert. He took over leadership of the company on
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced Sebastian Mikosz will join the organisation as senior vice president for member
Newly-launched travel tech platform Vacaay has named Anthony Gallagher, previous owner of Australia’s Vacations and Travel Magazine (V&T), as the company’s general manager.
Due to the global developments in connection with the coronavirus and the continuing restrictions on travel, Austrian Airlines is extending
Hospitality veteran Herbert Laubichler-Pichler has been appointed general manager at the new 30-hectare beachfront resort Alma. He takes charge of
A seasoned professional with two decades of luxury hospitality experience across Europe, North America and Asia has been appointed to
With talks of an extended home quarantine being necessary to flatten the curve, it seems that we will find ourselves inside our homes for another few weeks.
Following the news that 36,000 British Airways (BA) staff are expected to be furloughed as a result of the coronavirus
Abu Dhabi Airports has appointed Shareef Hashim Al Hashmi as acting chief executive officer, strengthening the airport group’s senior executive
Gennadi Grand Resort, member of the Lindos Hotel Group, has announced the appointment of Ipapanti Aivalioti as its new general
Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) announced the appointment of Jim Alderman as chief executive officer for the Americas. Alderman will be
A talented professional with a passion for leadership and coaching who has won a string of coveted awards during his
In times of crisis, we must hold onto what we love the most and travel media is our driving passion. We strive to maintain standards and improve our ability to deliver news and essential value to the industry as a whole.
A staggering one million jobs are being lost every day in the travel and tourism sector due to the sweeping
Thai Airways International (THAI) held its board of directors meeting where it passed a resolution to appoint Chakkrit Parapuntakul, second
Sabre Corporation, the software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, announced Otto Gergye as vice president and
Employers are aware that some job applicants will exaggerate their professional experience and even add outright lies to their CV
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has argued up to 50 million jobs in the tourism sector are at
ZUZU Hospitality, a Singapore-based hospitality tech startup which provides revenue management and distribution solutions to independent hotels, announced that they
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has appointed Vachirachai Sirisumpan as director for its New Delhi Office. Sirisumpan has been
Insider Journeys has announced the appointment of Gordon Bell as business development manager for international markets. He is a veteran of the travel industry and will focus particularly on developing the established tour operator in the North America market.
The International Congress and Convention Association’s UK & Ireland chapter has re-elected Diane Waldron, as chapter chair for a second
Air Canada marked Women of Aviation Worldwide Week leading up to International Women’s Day 2020 by celebrating the achievements of
Mӧvenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives celebrated International Women’s Day by organising a master class with Akiko Fujii, resident representative of United
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, has received the Advanced Achievement Award from the Japan Women’s Innovative Network (J-Win)
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), the world’s leading business partner for managed travel, has announced the promotion of Michael
CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, announces the appointment of David Pitts as vice president of revenue management of global
Experienced hotelier Stephen Brown has been appointed as the new general manager of Crowne Plaza London – Docklands. Brown will
Boeing has announced it has appointed Susan Doniz as the company’s chief information officer and senior vice president of information
The Alliance is seeking for an urban explorer with a keen eye and has the ability to produce compelling, entertaining content.
The CEO of Absolute Hotel Services Group, Jonathan Wigley, has announced the appointment of Karan Kaul as the vice president
Jens Bischof has taken over as chairman of the management board of Cologne-based Eurowings from 2 March 2020. The 54-year-old
Vakkaru Maldives, a secluded tropical island resort in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, has announced the appointment of
CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, has appointed Linda Creighton as vice president of business finance for its customer organisation.
Banyan Tree Phuket has announced the appointment of Michelle Lee as director of sales and marketing. With over 20 years’
FCM Travel Solutions, one of the world’s largest travel management companies, has announced the appointment of Joanne Taylor as director
A duo of highly experienced hoteliers has been appointed to lead the opening of the highly anticipated new Hampton by
CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, has announced the appointment of Erica Antony as chief product officer. In this newly
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced several senior management appointments, all effective from 1 April 2020. Mak Swee Wah, executive vice
The mental health of business travellers is by far the most commonly ignored subject despite the challenges faced by these travellers.
We tend to assume that work and productivity stop when workers take time to relax, away from their desks, however, people that use micro-breaks are actually better prepared and more effective, which employers can benefit from.
The government has appointed senior IAS officer Rajiv Bansal as the chairman and managing director (CMD) of Air India (AI).
Oliver Schmitt, currently vice president of sales at Eurowings and managing director of Eurowings Digital, will join the executive board
Deep Kalra, group chief executives of MakeMyTrip, has stepped down, with co-founder Rajesh Magow, who was heading its India business,
Charles B. Robertson has been appointed as chief executive (CEO) of American Cruise Lines. The decision follows the recent death
Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa’s general manager, Graeme Ure, has announced the appointment of Stephan Rohrer to the position
Charlotte WWiebe has been appointed as TUI’s new group sustainability director. She previously held the function of HR director and
Marriott International announced the appointment of Piotr Madej as the new general manager of The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort,
CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, announced the appointment of Nick Vournakis as head of the CWT Global Customer Group.
The UK’s hospitality sector is delivering continued apprenticeship growth, bucking the national trend in other sectors. Speaking at the Hospitality
Frank Clovyn, senior vice president of operations in Asia at Absolute Hotel Services has announced the appointment of Sathit Mansuwan
Marriott International announced that Marriott veteran, Neal Jones, has taken on the role of chief sales and marketing officer in
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism, has announced USD 1.9 million in grant funding
LHC International, a recruitment consulting firm specialising in the hospitality sector with a focus on middle and upper management roles,
Frank Clovyn, senior vice president of operation in Asia at Absolute Hotel Services has announced the appointment of Chutima Kaewta-Fortescue
Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has announced that Richard Hey joined the business this week as agency sales
Ronojoy Dutta has been re-designated as a whole-time director and chief executive officer of InterGlobe Aviation with immediate effect. The
United Airlines announced it has received a perfect score of 100% on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a premier
Qantas has opened its new Pilot Academy at Toowoomba, in Queensland. The academy will have the capacity to train up
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) announced it has named Bruce Hanna as regional director for Europe, the Middle
Travel industry chiefs and next-generation female professionals from 18 countries headed to Iceland and pledged to accelerate gender diversity, gender
Palladium Hotel Group has named Abel Matutes Prats its new president and Jesús Sobrino as its new CEO. The company
A chance re-union on an airline training course led to two mums flying together again last week for the first
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, recently welcomed a new batch of 22 Bahraini aircraft maintenance technicians who have
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s hotel operator, has expanded its executive management team with the recent appointment of an experienced
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, a luxury resort set in the North Shaviyani Atoll, has announced two key appointments within
Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya in Indonesia has started 2020 with an announcement of its newly appointed general manager, Subendi.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the B2B4E travel management platform, has appointed Scott Hace, vice president of enterprise strategy. In his
In this exclusive interview, Ute Saltenberger talks about her strategy for the executive team, the company culture at H Hospitality Collection, and how to make sure the organisation performs at its best.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (MHR) has appointed Brice Borin as GM of Mӧvenpick Resort Cam Ranh, a spectacular new beachfront
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice for the global cruise industry, announced it would be growing its European
Air New Zealand new chief executive Greg Foran involves the whole airline staff in shaping the strategic plan for the national carrier by asking them five questions.
Establishing a strong start to 2020, Rotana has announced that Guy Hutchinson, acting chief executive officer, has been promoted to
InterContinental Bali Resort has welcomed Eleftherios P. Kavieris (Terry) as the new resort manager. He is no stranger to IHG
Luxperia DMC, a destination management company for Vietnam, has expanded its management team with new principal lead Linh Le to manage growth and development across Southeast Asia.
Susan Morrison, chief executive of The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, has been appointed as the new chair of the
Ashok Pathirage has been appointed as chairman of the SriLankan Airlines Group by its principal shareholder, the government of Sri
Dubai-based Emirates has confirmed that Tim Clark will retire as the president of the airline at the end of June
After a decade since the conception of Uber, Travis Kalanick has severed his last ties with the company he co-founded by announcing his resignation from the board at the end of 2019.
With the mounting losses faced by the company and a damaged reputation owing to the 737 Max crisis, the Boeing
Stephanie Lord has been appointed as head of marketing for Global Travel Group with immediate effect. The appointment follows Lord’s
In this exclusive interview, we ring in the new year with cluster director of sales Amy Khiew, as she shares her thoughts on driving revenue by understanding the product and leading sales teams at two properties.
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have appointed over 120 ex-Thomas Cook colleagues, including more than 50 pilots, 20 engineers and almost 40 cabin crew members.
New World Saigon Hotel is pleased to announce that Eddy Sarton has been appointed as the hotel’s new general manager as of 2 December 2019, where he will oversee all hotel operations, including finance, front office, sales and marketing, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, human resources, and security.
TD Media dropped by in the heart of the South Pacific and meet up with Matt Stoeckel, the man who has the best job in travel.
Sabre Red 360 sets a new standard in travel booking — through its website-like design and API integration, it delivers more content, more flexibility and more customisation.
Malaysia Airlines has revealed is has brought in a number of key staff to the UK, in the last few
New research has revealed nearly half (47%) of B&B owners across the UK are nervous about oversupply in the market due to Airbnb and budget hotels.
Travelport has announced Nick Bray as its new chief financial officer. As CFO Bray will play a fundamental role in
On a whistle-stop of Asia, Amadeus’ people & culture chief officer, Sabine Hansen Peck finds time to speak to TD about the everchanging world of modern HR.
The newly appointed president and chief operating officer of Philippine Airlines operator PAL Holdings, Inc., Lucio K. Tan, Jr., passed away on Monday at the age of 53.
Frank Trampert is the new managing director & chief commercial officer, EMEA & APAC, Sabre Hospitality Solutions. In this role, Trampert will be responsible for the financial performance, customer engagement and overall growth of Sabre Hospitality Solutions across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific.
Rachel Ng is the new executive assistant manager of Grand Park City Hall. Rachel will be working closely with general manager, John Kockan, to oversee the hotel’s overall performance, management and all day-to-day operations.
Etihad Aviation Group recently celebrated the graduation of 140 UAE nationals from various training programmes during a Year of Tolerance-themed
The airport hospitality company Plaza Premium Group named Chamil Liyanage as group director of lounges to lead the operations of
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has appointed David Levin as its new chief information security officer (CISO). Levin reports
Have you been daydreaming of travelling to distant places away from your comfort zone? For people with a love of
Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) global procurement network has appointed Yon Abad to the role of vice president, corporate supplier
Aviation, like much of the travel industry, remains a male-dominated space. Even in 2019, female pilots still only account for
Travelodge, the UK’s budget hotel chain announces it is opening six hotels in the lead up to Christmas. This equates
In this exclusive TD interview, SVP & CDO Kenny Kan reveals his strategy to achieve growth, new developments in the company and the future of Outrigger Hospitality Group.
The Tourism Office of Spain (Turespaña) in Mumbai, India, has appointed Elisa Robles-Fraga as the new director. She has joined
Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort and Spa has announced the appointment of Chandrashekhar Joshi as the new general manager. Chandrashekhar, known
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the 25by2025Campaign—an airline industry initiative to advance gender diversity in the airline industry
G Adventures has appointed Tom Bell as director of sales for the UK and Ireland. Bell will join G Adventures
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) announced that Paul Abbott will assume the role of chief executive officer, effective 1
Research released today by People 1st International, a Next Tourism Generation Alliance (NTG) partner, highlights the importance that employers in
British Airways is on the lookout for ambitious and adventurous graduates to help implement its unprecedented GBP 6.5 billion (USD
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has roped in Taleb Rifai, former secretary general of the United Nations World Tourism
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have announced the appointment of two new area directors in India and South Asia. They
Awarded recently as the best company for women by Fairygodboss, the largest female career community where highly motivated women go
Accounting for one in 10 jobs on the planet, travel and tourism is a key driver of job creation. To
In a robust expansion of its family-friendly benefits, Hilton has announced an extension of its parental leave. The enhancements underscore
In yesterday’s interview with Hilton executive Matt Fry, we discussed the Asian expansion of Hilton. Today, Hilton’s SVP of development in Asia Pacific and I hone in on the MICE industry and the continued success of the company’s award winning work culture.
In this exclusive interview, GM Laurence Dubey talks about her management style, the importance of open communication and embracing the local culture.
Wyndham Destinations, vacation ownership and exchange company, announced it would add 140 jobs to its South Orlando call centre operations
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism) is deepening its foothold in the India market with the appointment
OYO Vacation Homes, vacation rental companies in Europe, has announced it will hire at least 1.000 employees in Europe by
Genting Hong Kong (“Genting HK”) has revealed the identity of its new president of Dream Cruises as Michael Goh, today.
There is no one in the hospitality industry who doesn’t know Ed Fuller who in his 40-year tenure in Marriott drove creation of 80,000 new jobs worldwide, the formation and operation of 555 hotels in 73 countries, USD8 billion in annual sales, and the implementation of multiple security, environmental, philanthropic and educational initiatives.
In this exclusive interview, we ask Nader Halim, cluster GM at Hilton, about building relationships, dealing with the pressure, and his recipe for success.
One of the ASEAN region’s youngest entrepreneurs, KIDLetCoin CEO and co-founder, 10-year-old Kaede Takenaka, spoke about blockchain and cryptocurrencies at
Here are some companies that offer to send you on a trip and pay you for doing so.
Travel Daily Jobs, an online career platform for travel and hospitality professionals, recently launched a location-based search that shows job listings nearby the user.
Following the Government’s response to the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee’s report on the future of seaside towns,
Ajay Singh, chairman and managing director, SpiceJet, has been appointed on the Board of Governors (BoG) of the International Air
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Lufthansa group chief executive officer, Carsten Spohr, has assumed his duties as
Israel Ministry of Tourism has appointed Sammy Yahia as the new director of tourism for India and the Philippines markets
Lufthansa Aviation Training Austria GmbH has announced it will be growing its Vienna training centre yesterday at a ground-breaking ceremony
Following his recent promotion from Agoda’s vice president of marketing to becoming the OTA’s chief marketing officer, I spoke to
Coral Expeditions has announced the establishment of a UK sales office in London and by appointing Amy Sharpe as their UK sales manager commencing in May 2019.
In this interview, we’re going behind the scenes as project manager Scott Reid talks about his current work, multi-million renovations, and hotel makeover tips!
Hospitality veteran Tim Quarm explains what’s it like in Dubai, what hoteliers can learn from fashion, and managing two hotels at the same time.
Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has announced it has found the right candidate for its of regional director of sales in Asia, role — Ludovic Gallerne.
In celebration of International Women’s Day, I asked several women holding top positions in the travel industry how they managed to achieve their success and the advice they will give to anyone looking to follow a similar career path.
Global specialists in executive recruitment, HARP wallen delivers cost-effective solutions for the travel, tourism, hospitality and luxury retail sectors. For
In this interview, we talk about her passion for the industry, how she handles the workforce and cultivating the proper culture.
In a single minute, Sabre supports 5,235 online hotel room shoppers, brings in $454,000 from hotel and air bookings and
Bunnik Tours is not just another Australian tour company – it’s a better way of touring. In 2003, Marion Bunnik
There is a talent shortage in Asia Pacific countries. The region is heading towards a deficit of 12.3 million workers
People are the backbone of the hospitality industry. Accounting for 10.4% of global GDP, travel and tourism is one of
Take a strong vision, add a dash of passion and a sprinkling of fun, then top it all off with
The St. Regis Doha is a property recognised for its elegance, luxury and renowned service standards. With its prime location, and award-winning restaurants, The St. Regis Doha adds potential to Qatar’s popularity as a tourist and business destination. In an exclusive interview GM Raghav Menon tells us how.
Just last week, Indonesian OTA RedDoorz, announced its regional expansion plans to open in 10 new cities in East Java, Indonesia in 2019 starting with Pasuruan and Jember. Keen to know more about its growth ambitions, we spoke to RedDoorz CEO and founder Amit Saberwal in an exclusive interview.
The Westin KL’s new GM talks about patience, communication and the value of movement in a career.
Synonymous with luxury, the Four Seasons brand is the definition of personal service, lavish design and premium quality. From humble
For this week’s podcast, I spoke to Juanjo Rodriguez, the CEO of The Hotels Network, a company delivering a hotel tech ecosystem that increases direct channel conversions.
Millennium Hotels & Resorts has launched an internship development programme to promote talent and leadership in the hospitality sector.
Marriott International has announced Jerome Briet as chief development officer for the Middle East and Africa. In his new role, Briet will oversee and drive the company’s growth through new-build, conversion and franchise opportunities across new and established markets in the region.
BA joined forces with KidZania in the Westfield shopping centre this weekend to host a careers fair with a difference. Instead of focusing on the existing workforce, this two day event was all about the instilling an interest in the aviation industry.
Aviation giant Airbus has unveiled its new plans to foster the development of locals with a yen to reach the skies in aviation by announcing a new agreement with Thailand’s Civil Aviation Training Center (CATC).
Being paid to travel the world and share your impressions of the people and places that you encounter is considered
ibis, the midscale brand from AccorHotels, made its debut in Kuala Lumpur with the opening of ibis Hotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) last August. Well within the shadows of the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and a walking distance from the heart of KL City Centre, the affordable brand is standing up to bleisure in full swing. We find out more…
Coming just a week after the resignation of senior vice president of sales Francis Riley, Traveltek’s founder and CEO Kenny Picken has now announced his plans to retire after sixteen years of leading the Scottish tech firm, amid a comleadership restructure.
A one-of-a-kind journey; the Jagriti Yatra that recently completed its 11th edition; serves the mission of building India through social enterprise.
The next step in your career could have you walking with Komodo dragons or sipping cocktails by azure seas and
A typical day for a travel consultant at Phil Hoffmann Travel could involve cruising the Mekong or the Rhine rivers. It
For TripClub CEO and founder Menchie Dizon, women deserve to have both worlds so she created a program that will enable women to work and take care of their personal affairs. As a woman, she understands the need of a woman to work flexibly.
One company taking advantage of the continuing popularity of golf in Asia is Thailand’s GolfAsian. To find out more about how the company has grown, I spoke to the man at helm, managing director, Mark Siegel.
Finding a job has never been this easy for both job seekers and employers. Singapore-based GrabJobs is making a fuss in the recruitment scene with their interview chatbot technology.
With employees always on the lookout for new opportunities to develop their life experiences as much as their career, the responsibility of human resources to find, develop and retain a business’ workforce becomes more and more challenging. To find out more I spoke to Pablo Alonso, the company’s human resources director in APAC, about how Amadeus does HR.
There are a lot of job openings in travel industry. If you are a champion in sales or have a solid people strategy, the following companies could be looking for you.
Here are five hot travel jobs to keep an eye out for in 2019, including luxury travel advisor.
Get set with your career goals for 2019 with the exclusive TD Jobs below.
How does HR in hospitality differ from other industries? We asked Shelley Perkins, chief talent and culture officer at Rosewood Hotel Group.
Following the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts split from parent company Wyndham Worldwide earlier this year, it was necessary to install a new head honcho for APAC. Opting to recruit internally the newly independent company, promoted their vice president of openings and operations, Ooi Joon Aun, to lead the region as their president and managing director for Southeast Asia and Pacific Rim.
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For the past year, I have spoken with founders and CEOs of various travel companies on how to find the right team members.
On target for its grand opening in early 2019 the Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit Bangkok is one of the most exciting new-builds to hit the Thai capital. To get an insight into the hotel’s take on recruitment I spoke to Frederick Farina, the hotel’s mild mannered but compelling executive chef on his unique method for building the best team he could.
Emaar Hospitality Group’s newest appointee at Manzil Downtown, Sharihan Al Mashary, is dubai’s first female Emirati general manager.
70% of the respondents opined they have a strong desire to travel and is a major reason why they work.
So what do cycling, golf, and a mixologist have in common? They are all part of our hot jobs of the
Want to take your career to the next level? We’ve curated five exclusive travel jobs in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and
They say that you should know your business inside out for you will never know when an opportunity strikes. Learn from Anthony Hynes, founder and CEO of payment firm eNett, who seized his chance in the back of a taxi!
Celebrating 25 years in business, Khiri Travel retrospects on its journey in travel in Asia. Khiri Travel founder, Willem Niemeijer insights that inform his travel industry decision making, plans for 2019 and sheds a lesson or two for upcoming industry professionals.
An alumnus of the Institute of Hotel Management, Goa, Sachin Shet has spent over 18 years in the luxury hotel space. He shares tips on the growing hospitality jobs and what it takes.
Oh yes! Another week and another five incredible job opportunities in Southeast Asia that have become available on TD Jobs recently.
One of the major challenges for start-ups is how to take the business to the next level and foster growth. The two common reasons why start-ups fail are lack of funding and lack of direction.
Portier Technologies, has announced the appointment of Olivier Dombey as its new chief operating officer based out of the company’s Bangkok office.
Sports equipment retailer Decathlon has surveyed 1,000 people from the UK and revealed that workers aged 18-35 have career wanderlust.
We caught up with Jeremy Canivet, newly-appointed DOSM at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain, about what’s new for 2019 and raising the bar in luxury hospitality.
Research has revealed that apprenticeship in the leisure, tourism and hospitality sectors provide the best opportunities to gain experience and customer skills.
We have curated a list of five incredible job opportunities in Southeast Asia that have become available on TD Jobs recently.
Unproductive and uncreative are how Spacebase co-founder and CEO Julian Jost described the conventional board meeting culture. Working as a strategy consultant for years, Julian has witnessed and has attended numerous company meetings and events and most of them took place in a closed room.
We have put together a list of five incredible jobs in Thailand that have become available on TD Jobs in the
Marriott International has announced the expansion of its Culture Day program aimed at fostering multicultural understanding.
Ahead of Hard Rock Hotel London opening its doors in spring 2019, we caught up with its hotel manager, Robert Catlin, to talk about the new icon.
As the UAE’s hospitality industry continues its rapid growth, it presents highly promising career opportunities for skilled professionals, especially Emirati youth.
Henrik Kjellberg brought along the expertise he gained from 20 years of working in the travel industry as he assumed the role as chief executive officer of European Vacation Rentals in September.
Asia and the Pacific is a massive market and a fertile ground for travel start-ups.
So what can the travel industry realistically hope to gain from blockchain technology in the decade to come? Matt Baer, founder and CEO of KeyoCoin, the universal travel rewards platform shares his thoughts in his words.
With an aim to accelerate tourism and hospitality sectors in India, the Tourism Development Board entered into an agreement with Amity University in Haryana, India.
