Human Resources

💻 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.

🏖 Ennismore is expanding in the Americas with new hotel projects in Mexico and the U.S. Mama Shelter Mexico City opens in late 2025 with 100 rooms. Hyde Mexico City launches this year with 215 rooms, and The Hoxton follows in 2028 with 80 rooms. Delano East Cape in Los Cabos opens in 2029 with 117 rooms and 60 residences. In Miami, Balfour Miami Beach joins the Morgans Originals collection, and Delano Miami Beach reopens in late 2025 with 171 rooms. Ennismore plans six all-inclusive resorts in Mexico.

📁 Anthony Ingham is appointed as COO of Rosewood Hotel Group, effective 1 September 2025, while Luca Finardi becomes VP Operations EMEAC, starting 1 June 2025. Ingham will lead global operations, reporting to CEO Sonia Cheng, after experience with Marriott and The Hong Kong Jockey Club. Finardi, previously at Mandarin Oriental, will manage operations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean Atlantic, reporting to Ingham and focusing on operational excellence and brand consistency.

📈 Langham Hospitality Group appointed Kevin Robinson as Chief Operating Officer, starting April 14, 2025. Robinson, with over 30 years of experience, previously led The Langham, Chicago, during its pre-opening in 2011. He succeeds following leadership roles at Westin, Four Seasons, and founding Aparium Hotel Group. Reporting to CEO Bob van den Oord, Robinson will guide LHG's operations, aiming to increase managed properties to 100 by 2040, focusing on global expansion and client relationships.

📈 Premier Inn, part of Whitbread, appoints Christopher Presland as Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director for Germany starting May 1, 2025. Chris-Norman Sauer to become Managing Director Property for Germany and Austria on June 1, 2025. Premier Inn operates 62 hotels with 11,000 rooms in Germany and Austria, aiming to expand to 20,000 rooms by 2030. The leadership changes align with strategic growth objectives in the German-speaking hotel sector.