Latest Appointments

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.

Best Western GB appoints new Brand Director and Head of Communications

Details: Category: Appointments; Created on Tuesday, 19 March 2013 10:42

Today Best Western announces two new hires in newly created roles to complement its senior team.
Christine Jones joins from Macdonald Hotels and Resorts as Brand Director. Previous roles include Group Sales and Marketing Manager for Costley Hotels and Director of Sales for Intercontinental Hotels, where she was the youngest ever Sales Director of the 330 Midland Hotel Manchester. As Head of Brand Jones is tasked with growing the portfolio of independently-owned hotels, with a particular focus on the brand’s recently-created PLUS and PREMIER offering.

Christine Nelles joins Mount Cinnamon Hotel & Beach Resort Club as Resort Director

Details: Category: Appointments; Created on Friday, 15 March 2013 16:15

Peter de Savary, chairman of Mount Cinnamon Hotel & Beach Club Resort, Grenada, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Nelles as resort director. A hotelier with over 18 years experience specializing in contract consulting and management services for luxury boutique hotels, Christine joins the resort with immediate effect and will be charged with assisting the overall general management operations of the resort.