People Movements, People On The Move, Travel Industry New Hires

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Hanoi’s reigning dim sum palace gets new chef

Native Beijing chef heads Cantonese Kitchen at Sofitel Plaza Hanoi

Barathan Pasupathi- New CEO Jetstar Asia from July 2

New CEO has extensive experience in energy,aviation and finance

W Hong Kong Welcomes New General Manager Peter Hildebrand

Peter Hildebrand has been appointed the General Manager of W Hong Kong.

W Hong Kong takes Glamour to New Heights

W Hong Kong continues to WOW the town this summer by the launch of its poolside bar WET DECK on the 76th floor.

Travelzoo Asia Pacific Survey Reveals 70% of its Subscribers Prioritize Leisure Travel over Luxury Goods

Travelzoo Asia Pacific, a licensee of Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ:TZOO), a global Internet media company, today released the findings of its subscriber survey.

Carlson Hotels appoints Winston Chien as Vice President of China

Carlson, a privately held, global hospitality and travel company, announced the appointment of Winston Chien as vice president, China.

Thailand's Biggest Tourism Consultancy Rebrands as QUO

Bangkok-based Keen Media, this week officially rebrands as QUO Keen and announces five new offices around the world, opening by November 2011.

Karen Bolinger Announced as New CEO of MCVB

Chairman of the Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB), Mr Chris Barlow, has announced that Karen Bolinger has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MCVB.

Tom Meyer appointed General Manager of Intercontinental Bali Resort & Area General Manager IHG Bali

InterContinental Bali Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tom Meyer as General Manager and Area General Manager IHG Bali.

Sean Raine Appointed General Manager of The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket

Sean was part of the opening team at The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket as Hotel Manager where his knowledge and experience was instrumental in the successful opening of The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket.

Leanne Hucker appointed Director of Sales & Marketing Trisara, Phuket

World renowned destination, Trisara, Phuket, has appointed Leanne Hucker Director of Sales and Marketing.

Sheraton appoints female GM in Nha Trang

Less than two years after opening as the first 5-star, internationally renowned hotel on the beach in Vietnam, Sheraton Nha Trang has notched another first in the country’s march to maturation as a tourist destination with the appointment of a female general manager, Catherine Racsko.

Sofitel So Bangkok Announces Pre-opening Management Team

Sofitel So Bangkok, gearing up to become the city's first truly urban design hotel when it opens in late 2011, has recently announced its pre-opening management team.

Hongkong Jet Welcomes Industry Heavyweights Chris Buchholz as CEO & Mark Thibault as COO

Hongkong Jet is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Buchholz as Chief Executive Officer and Mark Thibault as Chief Operating Officer, two well-known heavyweights of business aviation in the Asia Pacific Region.

Swissotel Nankai Osaka Appoints Director Of Revenue And Marketing And Executive Assistant Manager, Rooms

Swissôtel Nankai Osaka is pleased to announce the promotion of Takafumi Kumeno as Executive Assistant Manager, Rooms and Kazunori Tanaka as Director of Revenue & Marketing.

Andrew Cox joins Travelocity as Director of Partner Marketing, Asia Pacific

Travelocity, the world leader in travel marketing and distribution, has appointed Andrew Cox as Director of Partner Marketing, Asia Pacific.

Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort, Singapore Appoints Ms Susanna Li as Resident Manager

General Manager Ben Bousnina is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Susanna Li as the resident manager of Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort, Singapore.

Rosewood appoints Luigi Romaniello, as MD

ABU DHABI - Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, the premier manager of ultra-luxury hotels and resorts throughout the world, has appointed Luigi Romaniello to the position of managing director of Rosewood Abu Dhabi. Romaniello will oversee all areas of the ne…

Swissotel announces expanded role for Aiden McAuley

SINGAPORE - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts are pleased to announce the promotion of Aiden McAuley to managing director of both Swissôtel The Stamford and Fairmont Singapore. Previously, he held the dual roles of regional vic…

Ursula Schofel is GM at Sheraton Maldive

MALDIVES - Sheraton Maldives is very pleased to announce the appointment of Ursula Schofel as General Manager. With a two-decade career dedicated to Starwood Hotels & Resorts that has spanned twelve countries, Ms Schoefl’s varied overseas experience …