Latest Appointments

ISES UK appoints new Membership Director

Details: Category: Appointments; Created on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 14:38

ISES UK Chapter has appointed Cecilia Lavin to the role of Director of Membership. The role focuses on the engagement with existing ISES UK members and ensuring that chapter members gain maximum benefit from, and involvement with, the association.

New London hotel Xenia welcomes General Manager

Details: Category: Appointments; Created on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 12:20

Mario Ovsenjak joins team of new London boutique hotel Xenia, opening May 2013

New South Kensington boutique hotel Xenia has announced the appointment of Mario Ovsenjak as General Manager.
Mario brings his breadth of experience to this exciting new hotel: with a hospitality career that started in London with Thistle Hotels at both Thistle Piccadilly and The Royal Trafalgar as Food & Beverage Manager, Mario has also worked as Operations Manager at InterContinental Hotels Group and at Corus Hyde Park where he re-focused the hotel’s food and beverage offering, maximised HOD team efficiency and demonstrated his passion for customer service.

Rocco Forte Hotels announces key appointments at Hotel Amigo, Brussels

Details: Category: Appointments; Created on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 11:50

Rocco Forte Hotels has today announced the appointment of Philippe Spagnol as General Manager of Hotel Amigo Brussels. In his new role, Mr. Spagnol will oversee all aspects of the 174-bedroom luxury hotel which enjoys a prime location in the heart of the old town close to the famed Grand Place. Catering to both an international and locale clientele, he will be tasked to further develop corporate, leisure and meetings business segments, maintaining Hotel Amigo’s trademark attention to detail, high quality and immaculate service.

Duo check into new roles at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts

Details: Category: Appointments; Created on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 11:00

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, the UK’s largest privately owned hotel group has announced (20 March) two new general manager appointments as the award winning hotel group continues its drive to deliver the highest standards of service and product.

Sabre appoints Deborah Kerr to Chief Product and Technology Officer

Details: Category: Appointments; Created on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 10:30

Leading global travel technology provider, Sabre, has appointed Deborah Kerr to chief product and technology officer. Formerly with HP and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, she will lead the company’s global technology organisation, overseeing innovation, development and delivery of software for airlines, hotels, travel agencies, corporations and travellers.

Sabre appoints Rick Simonson as Chief Financial Officer

Details: Category: Appointments; Created on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 09:30

Leading global travel technology provider, Sabre, has appointed Rick Simonson as executive vice president (EVP) and chief financial officer (CFO). Having served in similar roles at several technology companies, including Nokia Corporation, he will lead the company’s global finance organisation, responsible for all finance and controls, reporting, investor relations, and mergers and acquisitions.

Pacific World continues European expansion

Details: Category: Appointments; Created on Tuesday, 19 March 2013 15:30

Pacific World, the global DMC, Event Management and PCO Company, havetoday announced the recruitment of Ville Mineurn who will join the London team as Destination Manager for England. His recruitment forms part of the latest stage of the organisations European expansion, which has already resulted in the opening of offices in Paris and Monaco this year.