Costa Cruises announces reallocation of roles for top-tier management

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specialised in managing business travel and meetings and events, has announced the appointment of Vanessa Moore as Director of Sales, CWT Australia & New Zealand, effective November 21, 2011.

John Westoby, Regional Managing Director South East Asia of Absolute Hotel Services Group announces the appointment of Alan Porteous as the new general manager of U Paasha Seminyak Bali, effective immediately.

Mr. Ben Sington, Managing Director of The Langham, Melbourne is delighted to announce the appointment of Megan Larson-Smith to the role of Business Development Manager.

The Hon Andre Nobbs, Minister for Tourism, Industry and Development, has announced the appointment of Mr Glen (Spud) Buffett as the General Manager of Norfolk Island Tourism.

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Reef House Resort and Spa, Palm Cove has appointed a new executive chef, Mr Joel Robert.

Jupiters Hotel & Casino is pleased to announce the appointment of Damon Page as General Manager Hospitality at the iconic Gold Coast property.

Daydream Island Resort & Spa has appointed respected spa industry professional Louarne Emery as Manager of its signature 16-room Rejuvenation Spa.

The World Travel & Tourism Council announced the appointment of Helen Marano to the newly-created position of Vice President, Government and Industry Affairs. Ms. Marano is currently Director of the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Seashells Hospitality Group has appointed Bram Newbold as general manager at its award winning property in Mandurah.

Amanda Till has been appointed as Expeditions Executive, primarily responsible for the recruitment, training and development of Expedition Staff.

Robyn Holt, an admired judge and presenter on Channel 10’s popular design show The Renovators, has been appointed to Chair the NT Tourism Advisory Board.

Outrigger Hotels & Resorts has bolstered its business to business team with the appointment of Amanda Gaudion to the position of senior business development manager, specialising in wholesale and inbound markets for the group’s growing portfolio of hotels and resorts in Australia and the Asia-Pacific.

Hertz Australia has announced the appointment of Monique Conheady to the new role of Marketing Business Partner, Australia and New Zealand.

The Australian Hotels Association (WA) Board has appointed Mr Grant Raubenheimer, General Manager of the Pan Pacific Perth, to the senior position of AHA (WA) Accommodation Division President.

IHG is pleased to announce the appointment of Mitchell Turner to the role of Senior Guest Experience Manager for the Front Office and Food & Beverage Services at Holiday Inn Old Sydney.

In an effort to further strengthen the technology capabilities of its world-wide network, FCm Travel Solutions has appointed a new global leader for technology.

Luxury hospitality group Regent Hotels & Resorts names Murray L. Aitken General Manager of the Regent Bali, a $100 million luxury resort and residences scheduled to open June 2012 in the Sanur District of Bali, Indonesia.

Narong Pattamasaevi, Chairman, Montara Hospitality Holdings Co. Ltd., has announced charming French National Marie-Laure Fleury as General Manager of Boathouse, the legendary resort on Kata Beach, Phuket.

Assisting with new upcoming changes and offering a new perspective, the TravelManagers has announced the appointment of David McCarthy into a new support role.

Voyager Travel Corporation (Voyager) has announced travel expert Lesley Owen will head its supplier relations and newly formed consultancy division.

The team at InterContinental Perth Burswood are proud to welcome newly appointed General Manager, Shaun D'Cruz.

Peter Solly, a travel industry entrepreneur with a passion for the Northern Territory outback has been announced as the new General Manager for Tourism Central Australia today.