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Gerhard Walter has been appointed as the CEO of Engadin St Moritz Tourism Office. He replaces Ariane Ehrat in the role. Walter has a long standing experience in strategic and operative management having covered several positions in the tourism and travel industry, most recently with Kitzbühel Tourism. In his new job, Walter and his team of 60 employees will be responsible for operational management of the tourism organisation for St. Moritz and the Engadin Valley across 17 markets.
Vistara has announced the appointment of Leslie Thng as Chief Executive Officer effective October 16, 2017. Thng joins Vistara from Budget Aviation Holdings (BAH, A Singapore Airlines Holding Company) where he was serving as the Chief Commercial Officer. Thng has significant leadership experience and deep knowledge of the aviation sector across international markets and various businesses. Prior to being appointed Chief Commercial Officer for Budget Aviation Holdings, he was Chief Executive of SilkAir. Thng holds a Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Business Administration.
Chetan Kapoor joined The Suryaa in July 2017 as Director of Sales (MICE). In his current role at The Suryaa, Kapoor is overall in-charge of sales department with various verticals in all MICE, Travel Trade and Inbound Groups. Kapoor has a strong hospitality experience with a career spanning over 16 years, during which, he has been associated with several prominent hospitality brands such as Le Meridian, Taj Palace, The Oberoi, The Royal Plaza Hotel, Crown Plaza, Eros Hotel and Hilton Janakpuri.
Tony Douglas has been appointed as Group Chief Executive Officer, who will join Etihad in January 2018. Douglas joins the company from the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence, where he has served as CEO of the Defence Equipment and Support department, responsible for procuring and supporting all the equipment and services for the British Armed Forces. Ray Gammell served as Interim Group CEO since May 2017. As Group CEO, Douglas will work with the board and leadership team to expand and implement a range of strategic initiatives for Etihad.
AVANI Hotels & Resorts, have announced the appointment of Alejandro Bernabé as Vice President of Operations, AVANI Hotels & Resorts, effective September 2017. Bernabé joined AVANI as Group Director in January this year. Bernabé is responsible for the operational and financial performance of AVANI Hotels & Resorts and he will also be spearheading new developments and brand initiatives. His valuable experience in both operations and F&B allows him to play a vital leadership role in the further development of the brand. He has worked across multiple brands, and held many GM appointments.
Hema Dhoke brings along brilliant operational and sales background by the virtue of having worked in the finest of brands like Taj Group of Hotels, Accor & Carlson Rezidor. Her broad spectrum of 20 year’s experience includes opening hotels, heading Sales & Marketing, ensuring high revenues & profit. She has a participative style of leadership and believes in strict adherence to standards. Under her commendable leadership complemented by sharp business acumen, she has a proven track record of ensuring sales efficiency of the highest standards.