Sunday, 5 February 2012

People On The Move

InterContinental Adelaide Appoints Director of Marketing

Friday, 3 February 2012

InterContinental Adelaide welcomes Rupert Diss to the role of Director of Marketing.

Dominik Stamm appointed as General Manager of Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort, part of the rapidly expanding international hotel group

Air Seychelles Appoints Cramer Ball as Chief Executive Officer

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Minister Joel Morgan, the Minister responsible for Transport in the Government of Seychelles, and Mr James Hogan, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways

Fyfe to step down as Air NZ CEO

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Air New Zealand has announced it will have a new head in 2013 as current chief executive Rob Fyfe plans his final year with the airline.

Marshall to BCD Travel

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

BCD Travel has announced the appointment of Jon Marshall to the position of Head of Sales and Client Services.

Choice Announces Change of Leadership

Monday, 30 January 2012

Choice Hotels Australasia (Choice) announced that its Chief Executive Officer of the past six years, David Bayes, has decided to step down and leave the company at the end of March to focus on Non-Executive Director opportunities.

New Travelport Appointment

Friday, 27 January 2012

Travelport has announced a new Head of Professional Services with the appointment of Chris Phillips to the Asia-Pacific team.

World-Class Connoisseur Anston Fivaz Appointed Executive Chef at Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa

Friday, 27 January 2012

Emirates’ luxurious Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Anston Fivaz as Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Manager. Anston brings over 23 years of international culinary arts experience to the resort and fine dining menu.

Travelport appoints new National Sales Manager

Friday, 27 January 2012

Travelport has announced the appointment of Greg Urand as National Sales Manager responsible for leading business development and ensuring new travel agency customers gain access to Travelport’s industry-leading content and solutions. Greg reports into Sean Cummins, Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand.

Carnival Australia Starts New Year with New Crew Member

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Carnival Australia has appointed Ainsley Pope as Public Relations Manager to help drive communications in Australia and New Zealand for its cruise lines.

Sunshine Coast Destination appoints new Marketing and Brand Director

Monday, 23 January 2012

Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) has announced the appointment of Veronica Rainbird as Marketing and Brand Director for the regional tourism body.

Carlson Wagonlit Travel appoints Chief Financial Officer for Australia and New Zealand

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specialised in managing business travel and meetings and events, has announced the appointment of Bruce Van Der Waag as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for CWT Australia and New Zealand, effective January 23, 2012.

Passing the baton at SAA

Tuesday, 17 January 2012

South African Airways (SAA) has announced that after a career spanning more than thirty years, the airline’s Head of Australasia, Thevan Krishna is retiring early in 2012.

PATA appoints new Regional Director Asia

Monday, 16 January 2012

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Ms Ivy Chee as PATA Regional Director-Asia, effective January 16, 2012.

Kurland Hotel appoints new reservations & sales coordinator

Monday, 16 January 2012

The 5-star Kurland Hotel, situated near Plettenberg Bay has appointed Shireen Bengeza as the new Reservationist, joining the Hotel’s new management team as of Saturday 1, October 2011, forming part of the Hotel’s new repositioning strategy and refurbishment.

Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific Appoints New DOSM

Monday, 16 January 2012

The Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific has appointed Lindy Andrews to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing.

Sonaisali Island Resort Welcomes New General Manager

Monday, 16 January 2012

Sonaisali Island Resort, Fiji is pleased to announce the appointment of Stefan Kracke as General Manager.

Two new executive directors announced

Friday, 13 January 2012

Tourism Western Australia, the State Government’s tourism and major events agency, has appointed two new executive directors.

Captain Cook Cruises Appoints New Head of Sales and Marketing

Friday, 13 January 2012

Captain Cook Cruises – part of the Sealink Travel group has appointed Richard Doyle as the new Head of Sales and Marketing, responsible for their Sydney and Murray River Cruise product globally.

Captain Cook Cruises appoints new Head of Sales and Marketing

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Captain Cook Cruises – part of the Sealink Travel group has appointed Richard Doyle as the new Head of Sales and Marketing, responsible for their Sydney and Murray River Cruise product globally.

USA to lose Londregan to Australia

Thursday, 12 January 2012

As reported in e-Travel Blackboard yesterday, current Stella Travel Services USA President Michael Londregan will take up a new role for parent company Jetset Travelworld Group as its Wholesale General Manager.

Eivind Roald new Sales & Marketing head at SAS

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Former Hewlett Packard Norway's CEO, Eivind Roald, will become the new head of Sales & Marketing of SAS Scandinavian Airlines.

Langham Hospitality Group Appoints Director Of Public Relations (Asia)

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

International luxury hotel operator, Langham Hospitality Group has appointed Fiona Szeto as the Director of Public Relations (Asia).

Global travel management organisation, GSM, appoints New Managing Director

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

The Board of Directors and Partners of GSM Travel Management have announced the appointment of a new Managing Director to head up its global network.