APPOINTMENTS

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Craig Constable has assumed the role of Country Manager for the Australian market at 1000 Mile Travel Group. He brings with him a wealth of international experience in the travel industry to the Helloworld business, having worked in China, Indonesia and Singapore. American Express Global Business Travel has promoted Michael Qualantone to the position of Chief Revenue Officer. He most recently held the role of EVP, Global Supplier Relations, leading both the supplier relations and meetings & events teams, and will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Paul Abbott.

Cruise search engine Cruisewatch has welcomed former Cruiseco Chief Executive Officer Amanada McClelland as a project representative for the Australian market. She will be charged with working with strategic partners in order to leverage the advances which artificial intelligence can bring to us cruise lovers.

InterContinental Hotel has appointed Ruwan Peiris to the new role of Head of Managed & Leased Operations – UK & Ireland. He will commence in the position from mid-Apr, where he will be based in IHG’s global headquarters in Denham, United Kingdom. Peiris will be accountable for driving “significant transformation” that includes the integration of the Principal Hotels portfolio into the IHG enterprise.