PONANT appoints Bratton as Senior Strategic Advisor

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…

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Langham Hospitality Group appoints Senior Vice President of Operations, China

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…

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Hong Kong Tourism Board announces senior appointment in Southeast Asia

Hong Kong Tourism Board announces senior appointment in Southeast Asia

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that Raymond Chan, Regional Director of Southeast Asia, will be relocating back to Hong Kong to assume the position of General Manager, Events & Product Development, effective 1 July 2023. Martin Gwee has been appointed Director, Southeast Asia to lead the development and implementation of the HKTB’s marketing…

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Delta appoints Matteo Curcio as senior vice president for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India

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…

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Shiji appoints Ryan King as Senior Vice President for the Americas 

Shiji appoints Ryan King as Senior Vice President for the Americas 

Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, announced that Ryan King has been appointed Senior Vice President for the Shiji Americas. This reinforces Shiji’s commitment to strengthening its presence across the American continents, particularly in light of the successful collaboration with global hotel chains in these regions. With an extensive career in the hotel industry, including…

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Catching up with Mike Williams, Senior Partner, Senior Consultant, Gaining Edge and AIMEbassador 2023.

Catching up with Mike Williams, Senior Partner, Senior Consultant, Gaining Edge and AIMEbassador 2023.

AIME 2023 (13 -15 February) will host 400 buyers and 2,000 visitor buyers from around the world, spanning industry sectors. AIME visitors will expand their knowledge, connect with the business events community, find inspiration on the show floor and most importantly do business.  As Australia’s second largest city, Melbourne is the gateway to Victoria’s world-class…

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