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Executive Leadership

Executive leadership is the ability to influence and guide individuals to get their best performance. The content featured in this category provides valuable insights for executive leaders on how to manage their teams better and meet organizational goals.

How to Define and Communicate Your Long-Term Vision

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As part of Women Leading Travel & Hospitality’s 2024 Top Women in Travel & Hospitality report, which features in-depth interviews with leading female executives from across the industry, we asked honorees several questions, including “How do you define and communicate your long-term vision for both your personal leadership journey and the success of your organization?” Here...

Classic Vacations Adds Angela Showley to Executive Team to Elevate Marketing, Branding and Communications

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Angela Showley joins Classic Vacations as the new vice president of marketing, bringing with her over 23 years of travel and hospitality experience in brand, loyalty marketing and customer communications. With a long history of leading teams and working on major brands, most recently leading brand marketing and public relations at Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Showley’s...

Kate Sullivan Named Chief Commercial Officer of City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation

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Kate Sullivan has rejoined the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation as chief commercial officer. Sullivan, who most recently was vice president, business investment and regional marketing at the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, had previously served as deputy director of strategic partnerships for the Department of Aviation. The CCO is a new role...

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ESG Buy-In: Strategies for Leadership and Employee Support

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When championing change within an organization, leadership buy-in and cross-functional support are essential for long-term success. But how can you actually “make the business case” and “influence without authority” to enlist your executives and peers to support ESG and impact initiatives? In this member workshop, we’ll explore strategies and techniques to communicate the benefits of...

Ariane Gorin Named Next CEO of Expedia

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Expedia Group announced Feb. 8 the appointment of Ariane Gorin as CEO, effective May 13. Gorin will succeed Peter Kern, who has served as the company’s CEO since 2020. After completing his contract as CEO, Kern will continue to serve as the company’s vice chairman and member of the board of directors, working closely with...

Marriott Executive Michele Turner Elected Chairperson of Disaster Recovery Institute International Board of Directors

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Michele Turner, vice president, business continuity, global finance, risk management, Marriott International, was recently appointed chairperson of the Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International Board of Directors. She said she looks forward to serving in this leadership capacity and continuing to support the resilience industry. “Being in this arena for over 30 years (and with DRI...

Lori Gustafson Named EVP, Chief Membership and Commercial Services Officer, Marriott Vacations Worldwide

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Marriott Vacations Worldwide announced a new organizational structure aimed at driving long-term sustainable growth across its vacation ownership business, exchange and third-party management segment, and future travel-related products and services. With the previously announced 2024 retirement of Jeanette Marbert, president, exchange and third-party management, two executive roles have been created as part of MVW’s senior...

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