Appointments

Julie Audette has joined Marriott International, Inc. as Cluster Director of Marketing Across Its Portfolio at the Red Sea and Amaala

Julie Audette brings with her three highly impactful years at Red Sea Global (RSG) the developer behind The Red Sea and AMAALA. These two ambitious tourism destinations, set along the north-western coast of Saudi Arabia, are central to the realization of Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s blueprint for economic diversification and sustainable development.

Tristan Dowell has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at Virtuoso

Virtuoso, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, has announced a key C-suite appointments as part of an evolved leadership structure designed to further its continued global growth. Tristan Dowell joins the organisation as Chief Commercial Officer. The newly established role within the executive structure reflect Virtuoso’s ongoing progression as it scales for continued global growth, while reinforcing its commitment to delivering maximum value for its members, partners and travellers worldwide.

Lianne Kelly-Maartens has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing – Africa at ENVI Lodges

Joining as Director of Sales & Marketing – Africa, Lianne Kelly-Maartens brings in over 20 years of experience within the global luxury travel and hospitality industry in Africa. She has held senior commercial leadership roles at a number of renowned hospitality brands and properties, including Cape Grace – a Fairmont managed hotel, Matetsi Victoria Falls, Sun International, and most notably, We Are Africa, the premier luxury African travel trade show. Lianne has built a strong track record in driving revenue growth and positioning brands across key international markets, including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

Veenu Rastogi has been appointed as Head of Sales & Marketing, Eurasia at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with 25 leading brands and a portfolio of over 8,300 hotels, has announced the appointment of Veenu Rastogi as Head of Sales & Marketing, Eurasia. This strategic move reinforces Wyndham's commitment to strengthening its leadership capabilities amid continued expansion across one of its most dynamic growth regions.