[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/melia-225×300.jpg” captiontext=”Andrew Tilley, General Manager of Meliá Nassau Beach.”] Meliá Hotels International has named Andrew Tilley as the General Manager of its newest property, Meliá Nassau Beach. A veteran of the hospitality industry, Tilley has more than 30 years of experience as an international hotelier, working exclusively with Meliá Hotels International since 2010. “This …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Abbott-Allen.jpg” captiontext=”Allen Abbot, Executive Director for FTA”] Allen Abbott, Ph.D., has been named executive director of the Faith Travel Association. He leaves his post as executive director of the American Red Cross in Columbus, Ga., to begin his FTA duties on March 24. “We’re thrilled about Allen joining the team and leading FTA,” said …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/JE-Headshot.jpg” captiontext=”Julie Edwards, CMO for All Aboard Florida”] Florida East Coast Industries (“FECI”) announced the addition of Julie Edwards as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of All Aboard Florida, the nation’s first privately-funded and operated passenger rail service. In the role of CMO, Edwards will be responsible for driving the marketing strategy in support of …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Rifai-and-Mr.-Stowell-Express-Appreciation-for-UNWTO-ATTA-MOU-2014-Signing-300×224. jpg” captiontext=”Secretary General Rifai of the UNWTO and President of the ATTA, Mr. Shannon Stowell sign agreement during ITB Berlin.”] The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) signed a new partnership agreement on March 7, 2014, during Corporate Social Responsibility Day at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest tourism …
Richard Doumeng, president of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), has appointed Jose Antonio Rivera Campos, vice president of development for AMResorts in Cancún, as a regional vice president responsible for outreach on behalf of CHTA in the Mexican Caribbean, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. “Engaging the Spanish-speaking Caribbean on a deeper level …
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Kevin Froemming, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Playa Resorts Management (‘Playa’) has announced the appointment of Howard Tanenbaum as Global Director of Group & Retail Sales for Playa Resorts Management. Mr. Tanenbaum joins Playa from his position as President of Expedia CruiseShipCenters OVC. In his new position he will oversee Playa’s North American …
Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. announced that Bernard de Villèle has joined The St. Regis Mexico City as general manager. Formerly the general manager at The St. Regis Mauritius, de Villèle brings more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. “With a career spanning nearly four decades in hospitality, we’re delighted to welcome …
The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) has announced the appointment of Bill Hanbury as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), he will report to the Board of Directors. An industry veteran with over 25 years of senior management experience, Mr. Hanbury will be responsible for leading the newly created Bermuda Tourism Authority. From 2009-2013, Mr. Hanbury was the CEO of …
Palace Resorts has announced the promotion of Kathy Halpern to Vice President of Sales and Marketing, and Cessie Cerrato to Public Relations Director for the brand’s seven oceanfront resort properties in Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and Riviera Maya, Mexico, as well as Le Blanc Spa Resort in Cancun. Previously Vice President of Marketing for Palace …
