Well-Being Travel and The Travel Institute have officially launched the first-ever health, wellness and medical travel specialist course today. The course, which is open to the industry, is available exclusively through Well-Being Travel and The Travel Institute, and is comprised of three on-demand modules so travel sellers can work towards their certification at their own …
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the promotion of Fernando Harb to vice president of tourism sales. In his new position, Harb will expand his current tourism development responsibilities to include spearheading market growth in Brazil, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Scotland, Europe, Scandinavia and Latin America. Additional responsibilities include overseeing four …
Leading U.S. philanthropy group Tourism Cares, which is supported by the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, has selected Mike Rea as its next Executive Director as of July 8, 2013. Rea was selected following an extensive six month search, according to Brad Finkle, Chairman. Rea will assume the position held by Bruce Beckham since 2000. Beckham …
Spice Island Beach Resort has announced the appointments of Wendy Cole as managing director of Hospitality Growth Solutions, LLC, and Billy Taylor, corporate training specialist, to the sales and marketing team. Cole and Taylor will represent the high-end Grenada resort in the U.S. market, where they will leverage the property’s recent TripAdvisor ranking as the …
Choice Hotels International has announced the appointment of Eben Hewitt to Chief Technology Officer based out of the company’s global technology hub in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, Hewitt will report directly to the Choice Hotels Chief Information Officer, Todd Davis, and oversee Choice Hotels’ technical vision and lead all aspects of Choice’s technology development …
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa today announced the appointment of Demetrio Maduro as general manager. Maduro strengthens the resort team with nearly 30 years of hospitality management experience. He spent part of the early stages of his career from 1993 to1999 at CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta as the director of groups and conventions …
MLT Vacations has named Tina Iglio as senior vice president of marketing, where she will be responsible for marketing, product development, revenue management and distribution, and corporate communications. She will report to MLT President John Caldwell. “Tina’s accomplishments in the global travel industry are well recognized and she brings a wealth of experience and expertise …
The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) has announced Brian Said as its new executive director of the tourism division. “Brian’s vast hospitality marketing background, coupled with knowledge of the international community, will lead the way for continued growth for Philadelphia as a world-class destination” said Jack Ferguson, president and CEO, PHLCVB. Brian will work …
Donna Keane, Manager of Leisure Operations, Protravel International, was the winner of a luxurious two-night stay in one of Corinthia Hotel London’s opulent Penthouses. The grand prize drawing took place at the Corinthia Hotel London Live presentation in the screening room of the Crosby St. Hotel in New York City. Matthew Dixon, General Manager, Corinthia …
The Holiday Inn Resort Aruba announced today that General Manager Jorge Landa has been named IHG Latin America & The Caribbean General Manager of the Year. The award, presented by Alvaro Diago, COO for IHG Latin America and Bob Morse, COO for IHG The Americas, recognizes Mr. Landa for his achievements in 2012 as Area …