Tag: oversee
Starboard Cruise Services names new President and CEO
Chief Assignment Editor- June 10, 2019 17:55Starboard Cruise Services has named respected travel and cruise industry veteran Lisa Bauer its new President and Chief Executive Officer today. Earlier today, Toni Belloni, Group Managing Director of LVMH ... Read More
United Airlines names new Senior Vice President of United Express
Chief Assignment Editor- June 10, 2019 15:38United Airlines today named Sarah Murphy senior vice president of United Express, where she will oversee the carrier's extensive regional network, product, customer service, operations and strategy. Murphy most recently ... Read More
Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreat announces new leadership appointments
editor- June 7, 2019 23:39Canyon Ranch today announced new hires for its forthcoming brand extension - Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreat, opening in Woodside, California, in 2019. The new team consists of deeply-connected and wellness-minded ... Read More
Hodges Ward Elliott appoints new Hotel Group President
Chief Assignment Editor- June 3, 2019 16:10Hodges Ward Elliott, an independent hotel brokerage and investment-banking firm, with offices in New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles and London, today announced that Daniel Peek will be joining HWE as ... Read More
New GM appointed at Mandarin Oriential Macau
editor- May 30, 2019 22:04Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announced the appointment of Christian Dolenc as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Macau. In his new position, Dolenc will oversee day-to-day hotel operations, leading the team ... Read More
Finally! Boeing CEO admits failure to properly implement 737 MAX safety alert feature
Chief Assignment Editor- May 30, 2019 19:10Dennis Muilenburg, the President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Boeing Company, said his company failed to properly implement a safety alert feature on its 737 MAX aircraft, grounded ... Read More
ICAO: CAA International to strengthen aviation safety oversight in Sierra Leone
Chief Assignment Editor- May 30, 2019 15:39CAA International (CAAi), the technical cooperation arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), is to assist the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) to strengthen its regulatory oversight ... Read More
Yasawa Island Resort & Spa appoints new Representative for Europe
Chief Assignment Editor- May 27, 2019 16:35As part of the plan to further develop and expand its business in Europe, Yasawa Island Resort & Spa, Fiji has recently appointed Eva Huber as its new Sales & ... Read More
FestPac 2020: Arts and Culture never shown in Hawaii with Guam taking a key role
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 21, 2019 07:56Many tourists visiting Hawaii from June 10-21 do not know, that the biggest arts and the cultureal festival is hosted in the U.S. State bringing all nations of the Pacific ... Read More
NIZUC Resort & Spa announces new Spa Director
Chief Assignment Editor- May 20, 2019 18:32Cancun's NIZUC Resort & Spa has hired Alicia Acevedo as Spa Director to oversee all activities surrounding the NIZUC Spa, the first ESPA-branded spa in the Mexican Caribbean. With over ... Read More
Hotel History: “Keyed-up executives unwind at Sheraton”
editor- May 18, 2019 21:04In 1965, the Sheraton Corporation of America, under the leadership of President Ernest Henderson, created a brilliant advertising campaign: “Keyed-up Executives Unwind at Sheraton.” It was broadly promoted all over ... Read More
Jamaica Minister Hon. Bartlett: Tourism success held up by dedicated workers
editor- May 11, 2019 00:02The Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressed the state of his country’s tourism in the following article written by him: We cannot highlight enough the fact that the ... Read More
Robert Binns named President of Air Wisconsin Airlines
Chief Assignment Editor- May 8, 2019 00:10Air Wisconsin Airlines announced that Robert (Rob) Binns has been appointed President of the airline. Rob will oversee all aspects of operations and performance initiatives for Air Wisconsin and will ... Read More
Safertourism.com: Tourism Security will be an issue in 2020
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 5, 2019 22:14The 26th Las Vegas International Tourism Safety and Security Conference in 27 years was concluded last week. Next year a whole new concept of tourism security conferences is in the ... Read More
New sales leader at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC & Kimpton George Hotel
editor- April 19, 2019 01:50Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC and Kimpton George Hotel announced the hire of Katherine Saad-Loman as director of sales and marketing for both boutique hotels in Washington, DC. Saad-Loman brings ... Read More
The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort, Langkawi welcomes team of Epicurean Authorities
Chief Assignment Editor- April 15, 2019 15:23The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort, Langkawi announced the appointment of two new leaders who will work in tandem to heighten the dining experiences that The Andaman have to offer. ... Read More
Four Seasons Hotel Madrid welcomes new General Manager
Chief Assignment Editor- April 12, 2019 18:26In advance of the highly anticipated opening of the first Four Seasons hotel in Spain, Christoph Schmidinger has been appointed opening General Manager to oversee the new luxury hotel set ... Read More
Airline leadership changes hands from father to son
editor- April 12, 2019 00:55The executive team of Porter Airlines is reorganizing to ensure continuity for its immediate and future development. Effective immediately, Robert Deluce, Porter’s founding president and CEO, assumes the new role ... Read More
Boutique Venice Beach, Hotel Erwin, announces new GM
editor- April 9, 2019 00:22Boutique hotel in Venice Beach, California, Hotel Erwin, recently announced the appointment of new General Manager, Derek Haug, to oversee all hotel operations and management. Mr. Haug comes to Hotel ... Read More
Grange Pen to get a J$960 million infrastructural upgrade
editor- March 30, 2019 20:30The Jamaica Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is investing a little under $J1 billion for the Resort Squatter Settlements Upgrade Project for the community of Grange Pen in St. James. The ... Read More
Agoda appoints new Chief Marketing Officer
editor- March 29, 2019 02:17Agoda, one of the world’s fastest growing digital travel companies, today announced the appointment of Ittai Chorev as its Chief Marketing Officer. Chorev, previously Vice President of Marketing at ... Read More
Zanzibar sets for second, Grand Tourism Show in September
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- March 28, 2019 04:32After a successful and the first international tourism show held in Zanzibar last year, now the Indian Ocean Island is organizing a second premier exhibition that is scheduled to take ... Read More
Iranians open homes to travelers stranded by floods
editor- March 27, 2019 22:16As dramatic videos of deadly floods leaving behind destroyed vehicles and other damage circulate on Iranian social media networks, ordinary Iranians are doing what they can to help the affected ... Read More
Beverly Hills SLS Hotel appoints new sales leader
editor- March 27, 2019 01:06The SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills welcomed Jake Megrikian as director of sales and marketing, following the property’s $22 million investment in redesign timed to its 10-year ... Read More
U.S. Travel Association announces new Executive Vice President
Chief Assignment Editor- March 14, 2019 15:45The U.S. Travel Association on Thursday announced the promotion of Tori Barnes to Executive Vice President of Public Affairs following the departure of Jonathan Grella. Grella led U.S. Travel's advocacy ... Read More
11 reasons why you should study abroad in Australia
editor- March 11, 2019 21:32With 22,000 programs and over 1,100 education institutes, Australia is well equipped to offer a variety of study options to both local and international students. For several consecutive years, Australia's ... Read More
Chorus Aviation announces executive realignment
Chief Assignment Editor- March 11, 2019 16:05Chorus Aviation Inc. announced today executive appointments to support its growth and diversification strategies. These appointments provide the expertise and focus required to further strengthen Chorus and build on the ... Read More
Mark Kirby appointed Area General Manager Address Hotels + Resorts
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 11, 2019 09:59Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, has appointed hospitality veteran Mark Kirby as the Area General Manager of four premium luxury hotels under Address Hotels ... Read More
Benchmark appoints new Area Director of Marketing
Chief Assignment Editor- March 6, 2019 21:05Benchmark has appointed Chris Audia area director of marketing. Ted Davis, Benchmark’s chief sales and marketing officer, made the announcement. “It is a pleasure to announce Chris’ promotion within our ... Read More
Benchmark announces new Chief Sales Officer
Chief Assignment Editor- March 5, 2019 02:05Benchmark has named Eric Gavin chief sales officer. This represents a promotion for Mr. Gavin, who previously held the position of senior vice president sales & marketing. Ted Davis, Benchmark’s ... Read More
Shocking statement by Southwest Airlines Pilots Association: A to B safely or not at all
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 26, 2019 10:45Today, Captain Jon Weaks, president of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, issued a communication to the nearly 10,000 pilots represented by the association. In his communication, he provided additional context and ... Read More
International developer of private boutique resorts welcomes industry experts to lead team
editor- February 25, 2019 22:04Timbers Resorts, a luxury hospitality brand, announced the appointment of Damon Kolb as Development Manager and Ryan Bell as Corporate Director of Asset Management. The new additions are part of ... Read More
MGM Resorts International announces leadership changes
Chief Assignment Editor- February 22, 2019 21:07MGM Resorts International today announced changes to its leadership team and a streamlining of responsibilities to empower leaders to drive the Company's strategic direction and implement change as part of ... Read More
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort welcomes new hotel manager
Chief Assignment Editor- February 20, 2019 00:35The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has named Robert M. Allen hotel manager. He will oversee operations of the 2,270-room property. Allen brings over 40 years of hospitality ... Read More
Bannikin welcomes new manager to oversee travel trade business development
editor- February 15, 2019 02:28Bannikin Travel & Tourism announced that Terrilyn Kunopaski has taken on the role of Trade Development Manager, responsible for overseeing the company’s travel trade business development division. In her new ... Read More
Dusit boosts global sales team
editor- February 13, 2019 01:31Dusit International, a Thailand hotel and property development company, has announced the appointment of new sales directors to head its Global Sales Offices in India and Europe, including a new ... Read More