A4A Statement on Confirmation of Bryan Bedford to Serve as FAA Administrator

 Airlines for America (A4A) released the statement below attributable to A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio:

Star Clippers promotes Cyndi Denman to Director of Sales

 

MIAMI, FL – Star Clippers announce the promotion of longtime employee Cyndi Denman to the new position of Director of Sales. Cyndi’s new role will be to build Star Clippers’ business by working with the company’s strategic partners and accounts, as well as growing charter sales and increasing the account base. The company has hired Sheryll Pyle to replace Cyndi in the role of Business Development Executive for the Southeast region.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Welcomes Jenna Wallis as Head of Procurement to Drive Growth and Innovation

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has appointed Jenna Wallis as its new Head of Procurement, a role designed to enhance efficiency and foster innovation within the company.

Amanda Hyndman named Mandarin Oriental COO

 

Mandarin Oriental has appointed Amanda Hyndman to the position of COO, following the retirement of Christoph Mares. At this time, she will also continue in her current role as chief people & culture officer.

Action Hotels Announces New CEO and Director of Operations to Spearhead Service Excellence and Development in 2024

Yasser Ahmed - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) -

 Dubai, February 26, 2024 – Action Hotels Company (AHC), a subsidiary of Action Group Holding Company K.S.C.C (Kuwait) and a leading hospitality company with a robust presence in the GCC and Australia, proudly announces the appointment of Yasser Ahmed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Nicolas Anghelopoulos as the Director of Operations, heralding a new era of growth in hospitality excellence and service commitment for the company.

ACI World welcomes its first woman Chair: Ms. Candace McGraw, CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

 

Airports Council International (ACI) World welcomes its first woman Chair, Ms. Candace McGraw, CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), bringing her vast industry knowledge to lead the trade association of the world’s airports. 

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas Appoints Horse & Bike Riding GMs

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is developed by Minor Hotels, debuted in 2001 in Hua Hin, Anantara can be translated as ‘borderless water’ channeling the excitement of discovery and the allure of new horizons.

New MyCEB CEO Azman Haji Tambi Chik charts bold business events course

 

Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) is pleased to introduce Mr. Azman Haji Tambi Chik as its new Chief Executive Officer, beginning November 20, 2023.

Royal Caribbean Group appoints Rebecca Yeung to Board of Directors

 

MIAMI – Royal Caribbean Group announced the appointment of Rebecca Yeung, corporate vice president, operations science and advanced technology at FedEx Corporation, to its Board of Directors, effective March 15, 2023.

Jen Juul joins SSP America’s Business Development team

 

UNITED STATES – SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has been joined by Jen Juul, a well-known and highly regarded business development professional as the senior director of business development and strategic communications. SSP America is expanding its development team to meet the demands of its ongoing growth across airports in the United States and Canada.

My Place Hotels bolsters executive team

My Place Hotels of America has added Jeff Thomas as VP, marketing and Bruce Sneller as VP, leadership development to its executive team to bolster its support for its franchisees through additional investments in traditional, digital and social marketing efforts, and leadership development at the property level. Both executives report directly to Matthew Campbell, COO/chief legal officer, My Place Hotels.

Bogatay named president of RAM Hotels

 

Rinkesh and Mitesh (Matt) Patel, cofounders of RAM Hotels, which develops, owns and manages more than two dozen Marriott, Hilton and IHG hotels in Georgia and Alabama, have named Jonathan D. Bogatay president of the company effective Feb. 1. He will oversee the company’s strategic, operational, tactical, financial and cultural expectations.

Michael Glover appointed IHG CFO

 

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed Michael Glover as its CFO. He will take up his new position and become an executive director of IHG’s board and a member of IHG’s executive committee effective March 20, 2023.

SeaDream Yacht Club appoints John Webley Sales Director, Southeast Region

 

MIAMI, FLA. – SeaDream Yacht Club announced that industry veteran John Webley has joined the luxury yachting line. With more than 30 years of experience, John is named SeaDream’s Sales Director, Southeast Region, and will support and advance the line’s valued travel partners in delivering SeaDream’s most distinctive, luxury yachting experience to their clients.

Rosewood appoints Frederic Vidal

 

Rosewood Hotel Group has appointed Frederic Vidal as VP, operations, Americas.

He is responsible for leading the group’s commercial and business strategies in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and South America. Under his leadership, Rosewood will bolster the brand’s presence and positioning in this key region by continuing to grow and evolve the group’s performance, drive operational excellence and build meaningful customer and owner relationships, the company reports.

The Cathay Pacific Group announces senior leadership appointments - Augustus Tang to retire and Ronald Lam appointed Chief Executive Officer from 1 January 2023

 

Ronald Lam, CEO, Cathay Pacific Group 

The Cathay Pacific Group announced a number of senior management appointments, effective over the next few months.

GrizForm adds Morreale

 

GrizForm Design Architects, a hospitality design and architecture firm based in Washington, DC, has added Melissa Morreale as an interior designer.

Virgin Hotels adds Leslie J. Shammas

 Virgin Hotels, the luxury-lifestyle hotel brand by Sir Richard Branson, has named Leslie J. Shammas VP, development services.

She is responsible for garnering partner relationships with key stakeholders on an international and domestic level. She spearheads various initiatives with the goal of ensuring hotel projects are successfully achieved with brand, in budget and on schedule.

WaterWalk expands leadership team

 

Flexible lodging brand WaterWalk has expanded its leadership team with several key hires and internal promotions. This includes the appointment of Jim Mrha to CFO/COO; Brian Yocam to director of technology and security; and Augustus Piazza to director of marketing and product. In addition, Katrina Gough has been promoted to senior director of national sales and Stephen Armstrong to SVP of the WaterWalk brand.

Betsy O’Rourke Appointed Chief Commercial Officer of Windstar Cruises

 

MIAMI, FL, November 3, 2022 -- U.S.-headquartered Windstar Cruises announced two new appointments to its leadership team today. Betsy O’Rourke joins Windstar’s team full-time as its new Chief Commercial Officer and Dianna Rom is promoted to vice president of sales.