Appointments
Jumierah Welcomes Xander Labuschange as General Manager of Hospitality at Jumeirah Thanda Safari
Jumeirah appoints Xander Labuschange to lead hospitality operations at their new safari property in South Africa.
Airlines
Thomas Reynaert Steps Up to Lead IATA's Global Advocacy
Thomas Reynaert has been appointed as the senior vice-president for external affairs at IATA, tasked with enhancing the organization's global advocacy efforts.
Industry Appointments
Audley Travel Welcomes Lisa Fitzell as Chief Product and Operations Officer
Lisa Fitzell is appointed as the new Chief Product and Operations Officer at Audley Travel, aiming to elevate the company's offerings and strategic direction.
Hospitality
Rodrigo Buanafina Takes Charge at Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
Highlights Rodrigo Buanafina's new role as the general manager of Gili Lankanfushi, emphasizing his extensive experience and vision for the resort.
Appointments
Nattachit Oonsiam Appointed as New Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand in Mumbai
Nattachit Oonsiam takes on the role of Director at the Tourism Authority of Thailand's Mumbai office, focusing on strengthening tourism ties between Thailand and India.
Asia
Nobuki Sato Appointed as New President of Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment Inc.
Nobuki Sato is set to succeed Byron Yip as president and COO of Tiger Resort, effective September 15, 2023.
Appointments
Emirates Unveils New Commercial Leadership in Africa and Asia
Emirates is set to strengthen its commercial leadership across key markets in West Asia, the Indian Ocean, and Africa with a series of new appointments aimed at enhancing its operational presence while fostering growth for UAE nationals.
Industry Developments
New Leadership at Club Med: Stéphane Maquaire Takes the Helm
Club Med names Stéphane Maquaire as its new President and CEO, guiding the brand through its next phase of growth.
Appointments
Rachael Nicholson Appointed as Commercial Director for Accor in New Zealand and Fiji
Accor announces the appointment of Rachael Nicholson as its new director for New Zealand and Fiji, marking a significant addition to their leadership team.
Business
Richard Atkinson-Toal Appointed New VP of Brand and Experience Studio at Amex GBT
Amex GBT introduces Richard Atkinson-Toal as the new vice president for its Brand & Experience Studio, enhancing their creative event strategies.
Asia
Capella Hotel Group Appoints Neil Jacobs as Senior Advisor
Neil Jacobs joins Capella Hotel Group as a strategic advisor to guide the company as it expands internationally.
Appointments
Manish Kumar Takes the Helm as VP of Operations at Araiya Hotels & Resorts
Manish Kumar has been appointed as the new vice president for operations, bringing over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
Careers
Margoba Abuduaini Takes on Senior Sales Role at Hyatt Regency Sydney
Hyatt Regency Sydney names Margoba Abuduaini as the new senior sales manager for international markets.
Asia News
New Appointments Announced for Hotel The Mitsui
Hotel The Mitsui names new general managers for its Hakone and Kyoto properties.
Appointments
Avinash Kanti Teelock Takes the Helm as Director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
Avinash Kanti Teelock has been appointed as the new Director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), bringing extensive experience to the role.
Appointments
Oscar Postma Named General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives has appointed Oscar Postma as the new general manager, bringing over 25 years of luxury hospitality experience.
Airlines
Maneesh Jaikrishna Appointed as Sabre’s Vice President for Airline IT Solutions in Asia Pacific
Sabre Corporation announces Maneesh Jaikrishna's appointment as the new VP and GM for airline IT solutions in the Asia Pacific, enhancing their commitment to growth and innovation.
Appointments
Dida Appoints Luca Plotegher as European Director for Direct Hotel Partnerships
Dida has brought on Luca Plotegher, a seasoned professional from Expedia Group, to spearhead its European hotel partnerships amidst significant growth.
Appointments
Shanmugam Thangavelu Takes the Helm as GM of Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah
Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah welcomes Shanmugam Thangavelu as its new General Manager, bringing over 25 years of diverse hospitality experience.
Aviation
Brad Sheehan Takes on Role as S.V.P. of Corporate Safety at Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines appoints Brad Sheehan as the new Senior Vice President for Corporate Safety, Security, and Compliance, effective June 2.
