People on the Move

Omer Acar joins Accor after nine years with Katara Hospitality.

New CEO comes aboard for Raffles and Orient ExpressAccor picks Omer Acar as the new CEO for its Raffles and Orient Express brands, effective 1 March.

The younger Del Rio went by Frank Del Rio Jr. when he rejoined Oceania in March, but he now prefers Frank A. Del Rio.

A Del Rio will again lead Oceania CruisesOn New Year's Day, Frank A. Del Rio will become the president of Oceania Cruises, following into his father's footsteps.

New leaders at the helm: Oceania Cruises' Frank A. Del Rio and Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Andrea DeMarco.

New leadership for Oceania and Regent in NCLH shakeupFamiliar faces Frank A. Del Rio and Andrea DeMarco will become the respective president for Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven...

Silversea Cruises' incoming and outgoing CEOs: Barbara Muckermann and Roberto Martinoli.

Silversea Cruises picks new CEOCCO Barbara Muckermann becomes the first woman to lead Silversea, succeeding Roberto Martinoli as the CEO of the luxury cruise...

James Walkden recently relocated from Australia to Singapore for his general manager position at The Westin Singapore.

The Westin Singapore has a new GMJames Walkden moves from Australia to Lion City to join The Westin Singapore as the new general manager.

Roy Liang is vice president of operations of Dao by Dorsett and general manager of Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore.

Roy Liang to lead the way of Dao operationsOverseeing operations of all Dao by Dorsett properties, the hotelier unveils plans to grow the brand portfolio to more cities...

Chai Eamsiri, who currently holds the position of CFO at Thai Airways, has played a key role in the company’s rehabilitation and transformation plans in the past two years.

Thai Airways picks new CEO to drive recoveryAn aviation industry veteran, current finance chief Chai Eamsiri will become CEO of the airline from 1 February 2023.

Bob Chapek (left) and Bob Iger at the 50th anniversary rededication of Walt Disney World in October 2021.

Disney brings back Bob Iger as CEOBob Iger returns to lead Disney for two more years, replacing Bob Chapek.

Michael Parsons is now senior vice president, marketing and communications at Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific.

Michael Parsons returns to travel with Wyndham appointmentThe former Accor executive is now SVP marketing & communications at Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific.

Elaine Chan is now the director of marketing communications & sustainability at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore.

This green hotel now has a director of sustainabilityElaine Chan's new role at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore comes about as sustainability become an even hotter and...