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Articles tagged “ceos”

Hotels

Hotels Open Doors to Women for Ownership and Leadership

The hotel sector needs more women in leadership. Thankfully, a handful of companies are getting savvier about the importance of mentorship, flexibility, and other support.

Carley Thornell | 1 year ago

Hotels Open Doors to Women for Ownership and Leadership

Airlines

TAP Air Portugal CEO Sacked Over Irregular $500,000 Severance Pay Decision

CEO Christine Ourmières-Widener, as well as chairman Manuel Beja, have been fired by the Portuguese government over a $500,000 payment to former government official Alexandra Reis, who was previously an executive board member.

Sergio Goncalves, Reuters | 1 year ago

TAP Air Portugal CEO Sacked Over Irregular $500,000 Severance Pay Decision

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Sabre to Make Former CWT Exec Kurt Ekert CEO

Travel technology giant Sabre said on Wednesday that Sean Menke, who has been CEO of the company since 2016, will become executive chair of its board on April 27, at which time its current president, Kurt Ekert, will become its CEO, too. "It has been an honor and privilege to help lead Sabre over the…

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

Hotels

Accor CEO Defends Hotel Giant’s Latest Reorg

Many hotels needed refurbishment after the pandemic chaos, and Accor needed a refurb of its own. CEO Sébastien Bazin argues that his latest reorganization gives Accor the capability to become the world leader in luxury while preparing for a hybrid hospitality future.

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

Accor CEO Defends Hotel Giant’s Latest Reorg

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Accor Names New CEO for Raffles and Orient Express Hotel Brands

Accor, the Paris-based hotel giant, said on Tuesday that Omer Acar will head its brands Raffles & Orient Express as of March 1. Acar will join Accor's other brand CEOs in its luxury and lifestyle group (Fairmont, Sofitel & MGallery, and Ennismore) — all of whom report directly to group CEO Sébastien Bazin. Omer will…

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

Airlines

LOT Polish Airlines Fires Its CEO

Restructuring at the airline may have taken its toll after a difficult couple of years. Now chief corporate officer Katarzyna Lewandowska is stepping up until a replacement is found.

Alan Charlish, Reuters | 1 year ago

LOT Polish Airlines Fires Its CEO

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Tony Fernandes Steps Down as Acting Group CEO of AirAsia X

Tony Fernandes has stepped down as the acting group CEO of Capital A's long-haul budget carrier AirAsia X citing "other commitments," the airline announced in a note to investors on Monday. "I’m now going to focus on delivering significant value to shareholders of Capital A, including the AirAsia Aviation Group, aviation services, logistics, travel, fintech…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

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Loews Hotels to Promote Alex Tisch to CEO, Succeeding Cousin Jon Tisch

Loews Corporation said that on January 1 CEO Alex Tisch would become president and CEO of its chain of 25 luxury properties, Loews Hotels — succeeding his cousin once removed Jon Tisch, who will become executive chairman and remain co-chairman of the board. Alex, a fourth-generation member of the family, joined Loews Hotels in 2017…

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

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Four Seasons Names New CEO Alejandro Reynal in Push to Be More Data Savvy

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts said on Monday it had appointed Alejandro Reynal CEO and president as the luxury hotel management company seeks to improve its use of data to enhance performance. Reynal most recently was president and CEO of Apple Leisure Group, a resort company Hyatt acquired in the past year. But intriguingly he…

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

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Southwest CEO Robert Jordan to Become the Airline’s President, Too

In a securities filing on Thursday, Southwest Airlines said Bob Jordan would succeed to the position of President of the company on January 1, 2023, while also retaining the role of CEO he has had since earlier this year. Jordan, a 34-year-old veteran of the company, will step into a role being vacated by Michael…

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago