Appointments in Travel and Tourism Industry

Headshot of Minna Virmajoki, smiling and wearing a floral top, standing in front of wood paneled wall with Finnair branded posters reading Local Mandate and Culture of Safety.

Aviator Finland appoints Minna Virmajoki

Aviator Airport Alliance, a leading full-range provider of aviation services and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Minna Virmajoki as Managing Director of its ...
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Portrait of Hervé Duboscq at Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas overlooking the resort grounds and pool

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas Appoints Hervé Duboscq as General Manager

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas has appointed Hervé Duboscq as General Manager, strengthening the luxury resort’s leadership team as it continues to expand its ...
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Joe Davidovitz and James Watson standing at the reception desk of voco Winchester Hotel & Spa following their leadership appointments.

voco Winchester Hotel Promotes Joe Davidovitz to General Manager

Castlebridge Hospitality has promoted Joe Davidovitz to General Manager of voco Winchester Hotel & Spa, while James Watson has joined the property as Hotel Operations ...
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Scott McLeod, President of KeyData, outdoor headshot photo

KeyData appoints long-serving COO Scott McLeod as President

Short-term rental analytics company KeyData has appointed Scott McLeod as President. McLeod has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2018, his appointment reflecting the company’s ...
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Micaela Fowler and Ralph Samuels, Holland America and Princess Alaska government affairs leadership

Holland America and Princess Alaska Name Micaela Fowler Vice President of Government Affairs

Holland America Line and Princess Cruises have appointed Micaela Fowler as vice president of government affairs for their combined Alaska and Yukon land operations, following ...
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Stephanie Kleine Klausing, CEO of Cologne Tourist Board

Cologne’s new tourism chief wants the city to work for residents, not just tourists

Cologne has appointed Stephanie Kleine Klausing as Chief Executive Officer of the Cologne Tourist Board, effective 1 April 2026. She brings nearly two decades of ...
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Visit Florida Keys logo and headshot of David Burke

Visit Florida Keys Appoints David Burke

Visit Florida Keys & Key West announced the appointment of David Burke as Chief Administrative Officer, a newly created leadership role focused on strengthening operational ...
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Turkish Airlines aircraft on runway at London Stansted Airport with control tower

Turkish Airlines names new CEO and chairman in major overhaul

Turkish Airlines has announced a major leadership change, appointing a new chairman and chief executive as the carrier prepares for its next phase of global ...
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Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after swearing-in of tourism minister Gianmarco Mazzi

Italy appoints new tourism minister Gianmarco Mazzi

Italy has appointed Gianmarco Mazzi as its new Minister of Tourism, following a government reshuffle led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in April 2026. Mazzi ...
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Willie Walsh, Senior airline executive in light blue shirt and tie seated at desk in office setting, professional portrait

India’s IndiGo appoints IATA chief Willie Walsh as new CEO

Indian low-cost airline IndiGo has appointed International Air Transport Association or IATA’s chief Willie Walsh, one of the industry’s highest-profile figures, as chief executive. Walsh’s term at ...
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Laura Jaramillo portrait alongside AC Hotel and Element Symphony Park exterior in Las Vegas at sunset

New DOSM joins Las Vegas AC Hotel and Element

AC Hotel by Marriott Symphony Park and Element by Westin Symphony Park in Las Vegas have appointed Laura Jaramillo as Director of Sales and Marketing, ...
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PATA Foundation trustees with face images

PATA Foundation Announces New Board of Trustees in 2026

The PATA Foundation today announces the appointment of a new Board of Trustees, the governing body entrusted with guiding the organisation’s strategic efforts to ensure ...
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Hasan Dinç elected Global President of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) alongside SITE Türkiye Chapter President Feyhan Kapralı

Hasan Dinç Becomes First Turk to Lead Society for Incentive Travel Excellence – SITE

A Turkish tourism leader has been elected to head the global association dedicated to incentive travel, marking a milestone for Turkey’s meetings and events industry. ...
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Rendering of The Elene boutique resort in Napa Valley with vineyard views and pool, inset portrait of Cody Felice

The Elene in Napa Valley Announces Cody Felice

Mosaic Hotel Collection, a group of award-winning hotels in coveted destinations across Northern California and Mexico, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cody Felice ...
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The U.S. Travel Association announced today the promotion of Ellen Davis to Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President

U.S. Travel Association Promotes Ellen Davis to COO

The U.S. Travel Association announced today the promotion of Ellen Davis to Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, recognizing her contributions to the association ...
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Juichi Hirasawa and Shinichi Inoue pictured in official ANA portraits following the airline’s announcement of a new CEO leadership transition

Japan’s biggest airline ANA gets a new CEO after record revenue year

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline and a 5-Star airline for 13 consecutive years, today announces changes to its board.  Juichi Hirasawa, Representative Director, ...
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Ole Orvér portrait beside oneworld alliance logo on a clean white background.

oneworld announces new CEO

oneworld® today named seasoned aviation leader Ole Orvér as its new chief executive officer. He will join the alliance on 1 April, 2026. A Swedish ...
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Stephanie Kleine Klausing, newly appointed CEO of the Cologne Tourist Board, standing outdoors in a business suit with arms crossed

Cologne Tourist Board names new CEO

The Supervisory Board of the Cologne Tourist Board has unanimously appointed Stephanie Kleine Klausing as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 ...
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Modern luxury hotel tower with elegant guest room and stylish restaurant interior in Jerusalem

InterContinental Jerusalem Hotel Announces Its Executive Team

This summer, InterContinental Jerusalem will open its doors, marking the city’s first new luxury hotel in over a decade and introducing a new benchmark for ...
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Smiling woman; Yeşim Gürer Oymak in a light blue jacket posing for a professional studio portrait against a neutral background

Meet the woman set to shape Istanbul’s arts scene from 2026

Istanbul’s cultural landscape is set for a significant leadership change as Yeşim Gürer Oymak prepares to become General Director of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture ...
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