BESydney has appointed Rahul Shah as Director for North America to lead the organisation’s presence across the US and Canada to maximise global meeting opportunities in both the Association and Corporate/Incentive markets. Based in Toronto, Shah is an Association specialist with over 20 years’ experience in the North American business events industry, having represented the…
Joyned appoints Sergio Vargas Johansson as Managing Director of Travel
Award-winning Jerusalem-based startup Joyned has announced the appointment of Sergio Vargas Johansson as its Managing Director of Travel. Vargas Johansson will be responsible for the company’s commercial strategy, market expansion and business development within the travel sector. With a wealth of travel and technology experience, he has worked at Amadeus for over 20 years, most recently as VP of…
Singapore Tourism Board appoints Lim Kean Bon as the Area Director, India, South Asia, and Africa
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced the appointment of Lim Kean Bon as Area Director, India, South Asia, and Africa on September 1. He will succeed Raymond Lim as the India market lead based in New Delhi, leading STB’s promotion, and travel trade engagement activities in Northern and Eastern India to sustain and grow affinity…
PONANT appoints Bratton as Senior Strategic Advisor
PONANT global CEO Hervé Gastinel has announced a significant new role for Sarina Bratton AM as the company’s Senior Strategic Advisor and Honorary Chairwoman Asia Pacific, formerly Executive Chair of the region. As PONANT’s Senior Strategic Advisor, Bratton will work closely with the global CEO on strategic worldwide opportunities including mergers and acquisitions, market intelligence…
HVS appoints Sophie Perret as Managing Director, London
Global hotel advisory firm HVS has announced the appointment of Sophie Perret as managing director of its London office. Sophie joined HVS Madrid in 2003 and relocated to London three years later. Since joining HVS she has advised on hotel investment projects and related assignments throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East and is responsible for the development…
FCM Appoints Kevin Yang Wen Xuan as Commercial Director of China
Global business travel management company FCM announced Kevin Yang Wen Xuan’s appointment as China’s Commercial Director. He will lead the team to fully expand the company’s business in the Chinese market and accelerate the realisation of business goals. Yang has nearly ten years of experience in the industry and has held several business development positions.…
Langham Hospitality Group appoints Senior Vice President of Operations, China
Langham Hospitality Group has strategically appointed Lo Young to the role of Senior Vice President of Operations, China, based in the Shanghai Corporate Office for mainland China, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. He will also serve on the group’s executive committee, underlining the importance of the region to the company’s growth. In his…
New Caledonia Tourism Appoints Horus Development & Consulting as their representation agency in Singapore
New Caledonia is a vast French archipelago, located in the heart of the South Pacific, with an unspoilt and unique natural environment. Enriched with an astonishing diversity of cultures, remarkable landscapes and activities, New Caledonia offers a unique and unforgettable experience for travellers and was even awarded “Best of the World 2021 Sustainable Destination” by…
Delta appoints Matteo Curcio as senior vice president for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India
Delta Air Lines has appointed Matteo Curcio as its new Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India (EMEAI). Based in Paris, Curcio will be responsible for overseeing all commercial activities across the EMEAI region while further developing long-term growth opportunities with Delta’s joint venture partners Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic. Since joining…
Shiji appoints Wietse Bijzeit as Vice President Global Solutions Architect
Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wietse Bijzeit as Vice President Global Solutions Architect to accelerate the growth of the Shiji Enterprise Platform. Wietse brings over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, making him a highly seasoned professional with a deep understanding of operations and technology.…
