Viceroy Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Martin Kipping as the General Manager of Viceroy Zihuatanejo, the exclusive beachfront resort in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Mr. Kipping comes to Zihuatanejo from the Viceroy Hotel Anguilla, in Anguilla, BWI, where he was the resort manager. “Martin’s intimate understanding of Viceroy’s tradition of excellence and high standards, combined …
Theresa Gatta has been named Vice President of Global Sales for Travel Impressions with responsibility for overseeing the tour operator’s outside sales team, managing American Express Vacations (AEV) International offices in London, Amsterdam and Mexico City and maintaining high-level relationships with Travel Impressions’ consortia partners. With more than 25 years experience in the wholesale travel …
W Retreat & Spa – Vieques Island expands its sales team with the appointment of Bahia Husband as Director of Sales & Marketing. With 15 years of sales and hospitality expertise, Husband is armed with a fresh vision fused with a proven track record for success. “Bahia is a strong addition to the W Vieques …
Milton Segarra, president & CEO, Meet Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Convention Bureau), announced the appointments of Minnette Vélez as Director of Marketing and Mari Waid as Director of Destination Support Services. These appointments come as part of a restructuring of the organization. As Director of Marketing, Minnette Vélez will work with Meet Puerto Rico’s communications …
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has announced that Julia Gajcak has joined as Vice President Marketing and Communications. Ms. Gajcak will focus on all avenues of communication and public relations, responsible for corporate, hotels, resorts and spas. “We are delighted be welcome Julia to the Six Senses fold, and I am personally looking forward to …
Goway Travel has appointed Kieron Keady as Director – Partner Relations and Regional Sales Manager, Southwest USA, based in Los Angeles. Keady will look after the company’s relationships and development of marketing campaigns with California-based tourism boards and airlines. He will also develop agency sales in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. Bruce Hodge, …
Meliá Hotels International has announced the appointment of Jairo Torres as the new Director of Sales and Marketing for ME Cabo. Torres officially began his role in August 2013. He brings over 15 years of hospitality experience, including his expertise in travel consulting and management, which will aid in the continuous success of the ME …
The Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) today announced the appointment of Greg Phillip to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He is charged with the responsibility of directing and managing the international promotion of the island of Nevis as a world-class Caribbean tourism destination. Mr. Phillip began his career in finance as a Capitation Accountant …
The Berlin Convention Office has launched a new online tool that identifies the right location for their meetings in Berlin. The announcement was made by the visitBerlin Berlin Convention Office (BCO) at IMEX America in Las Vegas. The new search tool can be accessed from the landing page of BCO’s website, which also has been …
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Bronwen Batey as Regional Director of Marketing Communications, EMEA. Previously Director of Strategic Accounts at Banyan Tree, Batey already has a wealth of experience with the Group having developed and managed marketing campaigns and brand partnerships in Europe. Batey’s new role will expand to include …