Appointments in Travel and Tourism Industry
Hiren Prabhakar Named General Manager of Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles
August 13, 2025
Hiren Prabhakar has been named general manager of Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles, bringing more than three decades of luxury hospitality experience across five continents ...
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The Travel Institute Prepares for New Leadership as Diane Petras Steps Down
August 5, 2025
Diane Petras, CTIE, president of The Travel Institute, is retiring at year’s end after a nearly 40-year career in the travel industry, including overseeing the ...
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Houston Mourns Hospitality Icon Jordy Tollett, Known as “Mr. Downtown”
August 5, 2025
Houston is mourning the loss of one of its most influential civic leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry. Gerard Jay “Jordy” Tollett, the former ...
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New York Hilton Midtown Appoints Ted Selogie as GM
August 5, 2025
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) appoints Ted Selogie as general manager of the New York Hilton Midtown. In his new role, Selogie oversees all aspects of operations, ...
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The Mark Hotel Names Elon Kenchington as General Manager
July 31, 2025
The Mark Hotel, the iconic five-star property in Manhattan, announced the appointment of Elon Kenchington as its new General Manager. This appointment brings fresh leadership ...
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New GM at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
July 29, 2025
Minor Hotels announced the appointment of Michael Robinson as General Manager at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort effective from 30 June 2025. A seasoned hospitality ...
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Malaysia Gains Voice on Global AIPC Board
July 21, 2025
Malaysia’s presence in the global meetings and events industry has taken a significant step forward with the appointment of John Burke, General Manager of the ...
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Visit Florida Keys Appoints Ed Simon
June 10, 2025
Ed Simon has been selected as the Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer for Visit Florida Keys & Key West. With more than three ...
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Brigitte Hidalgo Appointed Director of Tourism Innovation Global Summit
June 6, 2025
The Tourism Innovation Global Summit has appointed Brigitte Hidalgo as its new director, bringing two decades of experience in travel, hospitality, and digital marketplaces to ...
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Could Shaikha Al Nowais Become the First Woman to Head UN Tourism?
June 2, 2025
Shaikha Al Nowais has been nominated to become the first woman Secretary-General of UN Tourism, marking a potentially historic moment for the global travel sector. ...
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Rogers Centre Ottawa Announces Lesley Pincombe
May 23, 2025
The Rogers Centre Ottawa and its Board of Directors announced that after the completion of an extensive recruitment process, Lesley Pincombe has been appointed as ...
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WTTC Announces Manfredi Lefebvre as its Incoming Chair
May 21, 2025
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced Manfredi Lefebvre, chairman of Heritage Group and co-chair of luxury travel company Abercrombie and Kent, as its ...
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WTM London Appoints Chris Carter-Chapman as 2025 Event Director
May 21, 2025
WTM London appoints Chris Carter-Chapman as Event Director, marking a key leadership transition for what is considered the world’s most influential travel and tourism event. ...
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Julia Swanson Named Chair of BestCities Global Alliance
May 15, 2025
BestCities Global Alliance has appointed Julia Swanson, CEO of Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB), as its new board chair, marking a fresh chapter for the international ...
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Mandarin Oriental Bodrum Gets New GM
May 9, 2025
Mandarin Oriental Bodrum has appointed Volkan Öztürkler as its new General Manager, bringing over two decades of international luxury hospitality experience to the resort. Situated ...
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PATA Announces New Board Members at 2025 Annual Summit in Istanbul
April 23, 2025
PATA Announces New Board Members at 2025 Annual Summit in Istanbul marks a turning point for the organization as it welcomes fresh leadership to drive ...
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Rainer Gieringer Joins Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus as GM
March 18, 2025
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus, one of Istanbul’s premier luxury hotels, has announced the appointment of Rainer Gieringer as its new General Manager. With over 30 years ...
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AHLA Foundation Announces 2025 Board of Trustees
January 22, 2025
AHLA Foundation announced its 2025 Board of Trustees, welcoming Anu Saxena as the new chair. Saxena, who serves as the President of Hilton Supply Management, ...
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2025 Board of Directors at Events Industry Council
January 21, 2025
The Events Industry Council (EIC), the global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional recognition and standards, announced last week the election ...
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Who’s the New Face Leading the World’s Largest Airline Alliance?
December 10, 2024
A major shift in leadership has taken place at Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance. After four years of steady guidance, a new figure ...
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