Industry Appointments

WELCOME to Industry Appointments, Travel Daily’s Thursday feature which has the latest job appointments from across the industry. If you have just appointed someone to a new position and would like to update the industry email appointments@traveldaily.com.au. Tess Willcox has been appointed as owner and ceo of World Resorts of Distinction. Willcox will lead an all-female team with a focus on championing sustainable luxury travel experiences. Plaza Premium Group has welcomed four new Group Directors to its leadership team. Ben Choi joins as Group Director of Hotels & Customer Engagement; Shane Wilkins in Culinary; Eric Lau steps into the Food and Beverage role, and Hubert Aw in Operations Support. Sandy Russell has stepped into the role of Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Wharf Hotels. Prior to her appointment, Russell was Vice President Commercial Operations APAC at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. AirPlus International has appointed Andreas Hagenbring to the position of Managing Director. Hagenbring was previously Head of Investor Relations at Lufthansa Group. Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has welcomed Sabine Dorn-Aglagul to the role of President of Europe. She has extensive experience in hotel management, including Hilton Worldwide & Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

Andre Dreyer has replaced Sven Zika as Sales and Marketing Manager at Pandaw Expeditions. Dreyer was previously on operations with Pandaw Expeditions.