August 20, 2025
The three new hires form the new product and experience team
Kempinski Hotels has appointed three vice presidents—Kristian Toivanen, Aurelia van Lynden and Dan Clayton—to its newly formed product and experience team. Reporting to Chief Product and Experience Officer Rasha Lababidi, the trio will lead the wellness and spa, guest experience and gastronomy divisions, respectively.
Read More…August 7, 2025
Angeles Yugdar has been named GM, Latin America and the Caribbean
Virtuoso has appointed Angeles Yugdar as general manager, Latin America and the Caribbean. An industry leader with more than 25 years of experience in the global luxury travel space, Yugdar steps into the role following Bea Sajon’s transition to general manager for Continental Europe.
Read More…July 26, 2025
Helen McCabe-Young promoted to SVP, Global Products
Just a few weeks prior to its annual Travel Week, luxury travel network Virtuoso announced a promotion and several new additions to its global team. Most notably, Helen McCabe-Young has been named Senior Vice President, Global Products, while Thatcher Brown—who previously held the title—has departed Virtuoso to assume the role of CEO at Crescent Seas, a new luxury residence at sea concept.
Read More…July 24, 2025
Former Tourism WA leader joins evolving beach lifestyle luxe hospitality company
Nammos Hotels & Resorts has named Carolyn Turnbull as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Read More…July 23, 2025
The new hires joined the sales and guest services teams
Atlas Ocean Voyages is strengthening its trade strategy via several new appointments to its sales and guest services team.
Read More…July 18, 2025
Kristen Lazaric appointed to the newly created role of General Manager
The owners/publishers of LATTE are thrilled to announce an expansion of our team with the appointment of Kristen Lazaric to the newly created role of General Manager.
Read More…July 8, 2025
Luxury cruise veteran named Executive Vice President, Global Sales for AOV
Atlas Ocean Voyages has appointed seasoned luxury cruise professional Kristian C. Anderson as Executive Vice President of Global Sales. In this new role, Anderson will lead all sales initiatives as the brand deepens its trade-first strategy to expand in the luxury expedition cruise market.
Read More…July 7, 2025
Sam Panetta to succeed Greg Brady after his retirement
Sam Panetta has been appointed General Manager of Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, succeeding Greg Brady after his retirement.
Read More…July 7, 2025
Hospitality expert Amanda Cottome brings vast leadership experience to the role
La Vie Hotels and Resorts welcomed Amanda Cottome to the role of Director of Operations – Pacific. Cottome brings more than 23 years of senior leadership experience in hospitality operations, service excellence and team development to the role.
Read More…June 30, 2025
Former FCTG senior executive of six years joins Australian wholesaler
Adventure World has recruited Anna Burgdorf as its Head of Product. Bringing over three decades of unparalleled expertise in brand strategy, product development, and commercial marketing, this pivotal addition completes Adventure World’s Core Executive Team.
Read More…June 23, 2025
Cruise veteran returns to the sea after stints in aviation, resorts and hospitality
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Patrick Mitchell to the role of Senior Vice President, Global Sales, effective immediately. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Mitchell takes over from Kristian Anderson who stepped down from the role suddenly in May.
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