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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 (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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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 – 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.

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.

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

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

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.