American Airlines has recruited Gianni Tronza from British Airways to be its Zurich-based sales manager – Switzerland.
British Airways’ low-cost airline Go has poached former American Airlines European sales and distribution manager Oliver Wigdahl to be its new sales manager.
The British Hospitality Association has elected The Whitbread Hotel Company managing director Alan Parker as chairman. He succeeds Trevor Forecast, the owner of Congham Hall Country House Hotel, who has retired.
Best Western Hotels has appointed Sarah Corbett to the new post of business travel sales manager. The chain has promoted Catherine Harding from conference supervisor to sales manager – London and named Sarah Gameson as sales manager – Northwest.
Celtic Manor Hotel and Country Club in South Wales has appointed Eyvonne Dight, former senior area sales manager at Chepstow’s Marriott St Pierre, to the new post of director of sales.
Sabena has appointed Marc Nelis to the position of general manager UK and Ireland. He replaces Etinne de Nil, who stays with the Belgian airline as vice-president Europe in russels.