Ted Knighton has been appointed as Managing Director at Thompson Palm Springs. The daily operations and commercial strategies of the hotel will be overseen by him.

The appointment of Niklas Andréen as Chief Commercial Officer of Airline Tech at Sabre Corporation is announced to drive global commercial strategy.

The world of hospitality has never seen anything like this before! The 2026 recipients of the Robert A. Gilbert Award for Career Achievement in Commercial Strategy have been announced, and they are redefining the very essence of leadership

VisitEngland appoints Richard Morsley and Rachel Walter to Advisory Board, bringing expertise in tourism, heritage, and sustainable growth.

Akasa Air announces a strategic commercial leadership transition as Praveen Iyer departs and the experts are appointed to drive the airline’s next growth phase.

Chuck Davison appointed VP of Commercial Strategy & Partnerships at Tourism Economics to drive global growth, strengthen partnerships, and expand offerings.

Loews Hotels & Co appoints Kristie Goshow as Chief Commercial Officer to lead growth and enhance customer engagement in hospitality.

David Solis has been appointed Vice President, Global Luxury and Leisure Sales at Viceroy, bringing over 20 years of experience in luxury travel and partnerships.

Patrick Pahlke has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, bringing over 30 years of experience in hospitality and commercial strategy.

HSMAI Europe announces a strategic partnership with TrustYou, bringing AI-powered guest intelligence to enhance hospitality strategies across Europe.