Compiled by Satyaki Dutta The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with the commercial real estate firm JLL, undertook a study to research the global cities’ state and preparation level to accommodate travel and tourism growth in the upcoming decade. The study, known as Destination 2030, took into consideration 50 cities, probing the points and specs with […]
Andrea Obertello has been named as General Manager for Four Seasons Hotel Milano. Graduated from Glion Institute of Higher Education, Andrea Obertello began her professional career in hospitality a decade ago with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Native from Argentina, it is her Florentine experience that made her fall in love with the Italian hospitality […]
Peter Wong has been appointed as the Head of Operations for Berjaya Hotels and Resorts (‘BHR’). In his role, he will focus on developing strategies to increase the hotels’ operational efficiency and improve guest satisfaction of all the hotels and resorts owned and managed by Berjaya Hotels and Resorts. He is also in charge of […]
Jean-Baptiste Papin has been appointed as new Commercial Director for Hilton Pattaya. He most recently served as senior cluster revenue manager of the Hilton Revenue Management Consolidated Center, Asia Pacific. A 10-year hospitality veteran, Jean-Baptiste Papin began his career as Front Office Supervisor position at Beachside 5-star Guest House & Self Catering in Cape Town, […]
Nathaniel Pieper will join Alaska Airlines from Aug. 1 as senior vice president of fleet, finance and alliances. With more than 20 years in the airline industry, Pieper brings a wealth of aviation finance and global airline alliance experience.Prior to joining Alaska, Pieper worked for 20 years in aircraft, commercial, financial and strategic roles at Delta Air Lines […]
Martin R. Smura takes the helm as new Chief Executive Officer of the Kempinski Group on 1st July. The 50-year old brings a vast amount of management experience and expertise from top international hotel Companies on five continents: his most recent remit was that of Executive Chairman of the Board of the Dorint Hotel Group. […]
As part of the series of road shows planned by Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) the ‘Journey to the Sunny Side’ commences in India. The road show is being held at five prominent cities in India, including Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi and Chandigarh from June 24 – 28, 2019. Maldives Road show […]
Emirates’ first scheduled A380 services have just touched down in Boston and Amman for the summer season peak. The first scheduled A380 service landed in Amman on 1 June at 1555hrs local time and the second A380 service from Dubai to Boston landed at 1350hrs local time. Led by Captain Arif Al Reyami and Jordanian […]
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed an agreement with Legacy Partners, LLC to develop five Sleep Inn hotels outside of Houston, Texas. The first hotel is slated to open in 2020. All five Houston-area Sleep Inn hotels will have four stories and 60 rooms. The hotels will be built in Crosby, Texas, Waller, […]
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, on 18th June 2019 joined hands with one of the world’s largest carriers, United Airlines, for an expanded association. The agreement enables United to codeshare on Vistara-operated Indian domestic flights and allows for customers of both carriers to earn and redeem frequent flier miles. By the agreement, United Airlines will […]