Human Resources

💸 Sunnyvale, CA, June 5, 2025 – LodgIQ appoints Alexandra Woolsey as Vice President of Business Development to drive global expansion of AI-powered revenue management in the hospitality industry. Woolsey, with a decade of experience at Groupon and Amadeus, will lead efforts to optimize digital strategies for hotel brands. LodgIQ, headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in NYC and Bangalore, serves over 550 hotels, offering advanced machine learning solutions for smarter revenue decisions.

📋 Worldwide: Preferred Travel Group appointed Philipp Weghmann as Chief Development Officer (CDO) and President of Beyond Green. Weghmann, with over 20 years in hospitality, previously led The Luxury Collection at Marriott. Beyond Green was acquired by PTG in 2020. He will drive PTG’s global development and oversee the Integrated Quality Assurance and Alliance Partner programs. CEO Lindsay Ueberroth emphasizes his role in aligning PTG's growth with sustainable hospitality goals.

💻 James Filsinger is appointed CEO of VENZA, succeeding Jeff Venza, who becomes Chairman of the Board. Filsinger, formerly of Ponterra, has 20+ years of hospitality tech leadership, including a 35x revenue rise at Yapta and managing $2.5 billion in transactions at Moneydirect. VENZA aims for innovation and client impact under his leadership, focusing on strategic acquisitions for growth. VENZA continues its commitment to cybersecurity and data protection in the hospitality industry.

💻 VENZA, a cybersecurity provider for the hospitality industry, has appointed James Filsinger as CEO. Filsinger, formerly of Ponterra Business Advisors, succeeds Jeff Venza, who becomes Chairman of the Board. Filsinger's past achievements include leading Yapta to a 35x revenue increase and managing $2.5 billion in transactions at Moneydirect. His expertise in mergers and acquisitions and leadership will bolster VENZA's growth, innovation, and client impact.

💻 Brian Barter becomes CEO of Blink Parametric, an Irish B2B SaaS company, as of 2023. He replaces Sid Mouncey, who stays as Chief Commercial Officer. Blink, founded in 2016, partners with over 28 entities across 22 regions, boasting £1.6 million in Annualised Recurring Revenues. Barter's past roles include Managing Director at BoatyardX, acquired by Ergo in 2022. Blink is part of CPPGroup Plc, focusing on travel and cyber solutions for insurance firms worldwide.

📁 Andrew Laughlan is appointed head of enterprise for Uber for Business UK, tasked with improving corporate ground transportation management. A YouGov survey reveals that 67% of UK travel policy decision makers prioritize cost savings. The Uber for Business platform offers spending control, centralized policies, and a sustainability dashboard. For employees, it provides priority pickups, premium transport, and automated expensing. Laughlan aims to streamline costly and complex corporate travel through familiar technology.

📅 Galaxi, a B2B marketing and events company in the travel industry, celebrates its fourth anniversary in 2025. In November 2024, they appointed Josh Lewis as Head of Partnerships. Initially planning two roadshows for 2025, they increased to three due to demand and plan five for 2026. A special giveaway for travel agents includes prizes like a luxury hamper and a 5-night stay in Mallorca. Co-founders Craig Vickors and Phil Turner express pride in their accomplishments.

💻 James Filsinger appointed CEO of VENZA, effective immediately. VENZA, a cybersecurity provider in the hospitality industry, aims to enhance innovation and client impact. Filsinger brings over 20 years of experience, previously leading companies like Yapta and EZYield.com. Former CEO Jeff Venza becomes Chairman. Filsinger plans strategic acquisitions to boost VENZA's capabilities, previously driving a 35x revenue increase at Yapta and managing $2.5 billion in transactions at Moneydirect. VENZA's growth remains aligned with its core values.

💻 James Filsinger has been appointed CEO of VENZA, a cybersecurity and data protection firm for the hospitality industry. He takes over from Jeff Venza, now Chairman of the Board. Filsinger previously led Yapta, achieving a 35x revenue boost and served over 8,300 enterprise clients. He managed over $2.5 billion in transactions at Moneydirect. His focus at VENZA will be strategic acquisitions and driving innovation, aligning with VENZA’s values and growth strategy.