http://www.travelindustrywire.com Appointments Travel Industry News EN http://www.travelindustrywire.com/images/logo.gif http://www.travelindustrywire.com support@nevistas.com http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71689Pegasus_Solutions_Names_John_Kiszla_Vice_President__Demand_Account_Management.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71689Pegasus_Solutions_Names_John_Kiszla_Vice_President__Demand_Account_Management.html Sales Team Adds Yet Another Executive with Significant Hotel Leadership Experience Thu, 23 May 2013 10:10:47 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71218Pegasus_Solutions_Names_Mark_Swetman_Vice_President__Global_Sales__Americas.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71218Pegasus_Solutions_Names_Mark_Swetman_Vice_President__Global_Sales__Americas.html Experienced Hotel Sales Executive Assumes Leadership of Regional Sales Team Tue, 7 May 2013 06:57:40 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71192U_S__Travel_Association_Announces_Jonathan_Grella_As_Senior_Vice_President_of_Public_Affairs.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71192U_S__Travel_Association_Announces_Jonathan_Grella_As_Senior_Vice_President_of_Public_Affairs.html Trusted media advisor and political strategist to lead association's campaign-style operation Mon, 6 May 2013 11:37:34 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71020Pegasus_Solutions_Names_John_Owens_Senior_Vice_President__Distribution_Sales.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71020Pegasus_Solutions_Names_John_Owens_Senior_Vice_President__Distribution_Sales.html International Sales Executive and Company Veteran Chosen to Develop Core Business Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:29:13 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70969TripAdvisor_Names_Brian_Schmidt_As_Vice_President__Global_CPC_Sales.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70969TripAdvisor_Names_Brian_Schmidt_As_Vice_President__Global_CPC_Sales.html In the newly-created role, he will oversee the global sales and account management team for TripAdvisor's cost per click (CPC) business. Schmidt will report to Robin Ingle , the company's senior vice president of sales. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:15:16 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70830Travelzoo_Appoints_Simon_Talling_Smith_As_President__Products___Emerging_Businesses.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70830Travelzoo_Appoints_Simon_Talling_Smith_As_President__Products___Emerging_Businesses.html In his new role, Mr. Talling-Smith will oversee all product development, infrastructure and customer-related activities. He will also lead Travelzoo's emerging businesses, including Fly.com, Travelzoo's new hotel booking platform and mobile apps. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:18:59 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70777Global_Business_Travel_Association_Announces_Additions_to_Advisory_Board_for_France.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70777Global_Business_Travel_Association_Announces_Additions_to_Advisory_Board_for_France.html The GBTA France Advisory Board will provide guidance and leadership for GBTA in France to ensure its buyer and supplier members receive a regionalized programme of resources, training and education, market research and networking events. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:04:44 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70676Meeting_Professionals_International_Names_Paul_Van_Deventer__President_and_CEO.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70676Meeting_Professionals_International_Names_Paul_Van_Deventer__President_and_CEO.html After a comprehensive search, the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Board of Directors has appointed Paul Van Deventer MPI president and chief executive officer, filling the top leadership role for the largest global meetings and events industry association. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:47:07 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70639European_Travel_Commission_Elects_Manuel_Butler_As_New_President.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70639European_Travel_Commission_Elects_Manuel_Butler_As_New_President.html Mr Manuel Butler succeeds Ms Petra Hedorfer of the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) for a three-year term. Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:25:27 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70401Ivan_Walter_Appointed_CEO_of_GTA__Kuoni_Global_Travel_Services__FIT_Business_Unit.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70401Ivan_Walter_Appointed_CEO_of_GTA__Kuoni_Global_Travel_Services__FIT_Business_Unit.html Effective 1 April 2013, Ivan Walter has been appointed CEO of GTA where he was previously Senior Vice President for Global Sourcing & Product Development. GTA is Kuoni’s business to business provider of ground products and services for fully independent travel (FIT). Wed, 3 Apr 2013 11:17:08 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70083GBTA_Foundation_Announces_New_Board_Members.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70083GBTA_Foundation_Announces_New_Board_Members.html Joining the Board will be Christie Hicks, senior vice president of Starwood Sales Organization at Starwood Hotels and Resorts; Volker Huber, president of the Americas, Asia Pacific & Global sales at AirPlus International Inc.; Laurie Kazimer, manager of travel services at Target Corporation; and John Slater, vice president of sales for the Americas at United Airlines. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:40:41 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69962GSTC_Announces_New_CEO.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69962GSTC_Announces_New_CEO.html Global Sustainable Tourism Council Appoints Chief Executive Officer - Opens Madrid Office at World Tourism Organization Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:23:28 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article69018CHTA_Names_Vanessa_Ledesma_Director_Of_Operations___Events.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article69018CHTA_Names_Vanessa_Ledesma_Director_Of_Operations___Events.html The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has announced that Vanessa Ledesma will assume the role of director of operations, a new position with responsibilities for overall day-to-day oversight of the Association. She will retain her position as director of conferences and events, a job she has held for the past 12 years. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 07:42:51 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article68891Wyndham_Vacation_Rentals_Appoints_Patrick_Davis_Vice_President_of_Operations__North_America_East.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article68891Wyndham_Vacation_Rentals_Appoints_Patrick_Davis_Vice_President_of_Operations__North_America_East.html Davis most recently served as the general manager of ResortQuest Delaware overseeing and managing Wyndham Vacation Rental operations for over 1,000 rental accommodations in the Mid-Atlantic and over a dozen independent homeowner associations Wyndham manages on a fee-for-service basis. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:55:46 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article68698Cindy_Rodahl_Named_Executive_Vice_President_Human_Resources_and_Communications_For_Carlson.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article68698Cindy_Rodahl_Named_Executive_Vice_President_Human_Resources_and_Communications_For_Carlson.html Rodahl has served as interim head since October, 2012. Prior to that, she was the interim human resources leader for Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Americas, from March – October, 2012. From 1991 to 2004, Rodahl served as a divisional vice president of Human Resources at Carlson Wagonlit Travel and Carlson Marketing Group. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:06:38 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article68599Veteran_Hotel_Industry_Executive_Ernest_Wooden__Jr__Named_President_and_CEO__Los_Angeles_Tourism___Convention_Board.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article68599Veteran_Hotel_Industry_Executive_Ernest_Wooden__Jr__Named_President_and_CEO__Los_Angeles_Tourism___Convention_Board.html He succeeds Mark Liberman who served in the role since 2003 and announced his retirement this past May. Mon, 7 Jan 2013 08:12:59 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article68521GBTA_Announces_New_Vice_President_for_France.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article68521GBTA_Announces_New_Vice_President_for_France.html Ms Poillerat, who acts as Global Category Leader, Meetings & Events at AstraZeneca in Paris, will join Mr Yann Le Goff, who acts as the region's President. Ms Poillerat will formally take on the role beginning on January 1st 2013. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:55:44 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article68475Carlson_Elects_Diana_Nelson_As_Incoming_Chairman.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article68475Carlson_Elects_Diana_Nelson_As_Incoming_Chairman.html The Board of Directors for Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., announced today they have elected Diana Nelson as incoming Chairman. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:39:41 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article66207Dana_Communications_Announces_New_Director_of_Interactive__Senior_Account_Executive_and_Media_Director.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article66207Dana_Communications_Announces_New_Director_of_Interactive__Senior_Account_Executive_and_Media_Director.html Stephen Sharp and Westley Hackmann Join the Dana Team; Karen Paton Takes on New Role. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 07:51:14 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article65655Carlson_Appoints_Mary_Plunkett_As_Vice_President__Global_Talent_Management_and_Development.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article65655Carlson_Appoints_Mary_Plunkett_As_Vice_President__Global_Talent_Management_and_Development.html Plunkett joined Carlson on August 7, reporting to Elizabeth Bastoni, executive vice president, chief Human Resources and Communications officer. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:32:37 EST