Human Resources

🌎 Xeinadin appoints Zoe Powell as Director of Travel, Hospitality, and Leisure. Powell, with over a decade of banking and finance experience, joins from the Civil Aviation Authority, where she assessed UK ATOL holders for 2.5 years. She will lead Xeinadin's regulatory advisory services for travel firms, supporting ATOL renewals and Package Travel Regulations compliance. Her appointment aligns with Xeinadin's investment in digital infrastructure and regional expertise.

✈️ Corporate Travel Management (CTM) appoints Rebecca Welsch as Global Head of Growth Marketing to boost its five-year growth plan by increasing customer engagement globally. Welsch has 16 years of experience in B2B marketing, previously enhancing product marketing at Phocas Software. CTM aims to deepen customer connections and expand its market presence, with marketing playing a crucial role. Darren Toohey emphasizes the importance of aligning marketing with customer needs to drive strategic growth.

🍴 Joanna Fantozzi, a Senior Editor at Nation’s Restaurant News, has over seven years of experience in restaurant and hospitality journalism. She has held editorial roles at Informa since October 2018 and previously worked with Insider and The Daily Meal. With degrees from The College of New Jersey and CUNY, Joanna covers topics from industry insights to cultural issues. Her work is featured in top publications like The New York Times and Forbes.

PPDS continues to strengthen its European leadership team with the appointment of Jeroen Feldman as dvLED Solutions Manager With more than 19 years of knowledge and experience, Jeroen will play…

🚀 2027, Mediterranean: Aman Resorts is launching Aman at Sea with the flagship vessel, Amangati. Designed by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, the 183-meter yacht accommodates 94 guests in 47 suites, each with a private terrace and dedicated butler. The ship features a Japanese restaurant, Mediterranean dining, a grill, a jazz club, and a spa. Inspired by Japanese ryokans, the interiors offer tranquility and luxury. Available for private hire, the first voyage explores unique Mediterranean ports.

📰 Aimbridge Hospitality promoted Allison Handy to Chief Commercial Officer, reporting to CEO Craig S. Smith. Handy joined Aimbridge in 2022, previously holding senior roles at PRISM and Interstate Hotels & Resorts. As CCO, she leads commercial functions like sales, marketing, and revenue management, driving profitability. Handy’s new role is part of Aimbridge’s strategy to maintain a trusted, results-driven operation. Her leadership aims to enhance performance and strengthen connections with owners and partners.

📑 Feria Kazemi joins The Peninsula with over 10 years of experience in international communications, including roles at Google, Tripadvisor, and Apple. Canadian-born and fluent in English, French, and Farsi, she holds degrees from the University of Ottawa and City, University of London. She aims to enhance The Peninsula's global presence through strategic campaigns. Her career began in Ontario and now leads her to The Peninsula, headquartered in Hong Kong, to bolster its iconic hospitality brand.

📈 With 20 years of experience in revenue management, e-commerce, and digital marketing, Nathalie Feyte joins the Executive Committee of B&B HOTELS. Her career includes roles at Air France/KLM and Europcar Mobility Group, where she served as Senior VP of Revenue Management & Pricing from 2020-2025. This appointment supports B&B HOTELS' growth strategy in Western Europe, aiming to enhance commercial and digital development. They currently have 1 job offer available.