Talma Travel Solutions has named Carole-Anne Hughs Wood as global director of marketing and partnerships. She had been Brickell Travel’s director of marketing. The company also named Brett Leslie, formerly Solutions Travel senior vice president of strategy, as senior vice president of revenue and growth for the Americas. In addition, Brickell marketing manager Annie Holm was named global manager of marketing and events.  Talma took a majority stake in Brickell in 2023 and in Solutions Travel earlier this year.

Hyatt Hotels has named Jason Ballard as global brand leader – Essentials. A 20-year Hyatt veteran, he most recently led the launch of Hyatt Studios. Before that, he held leadership positions across multiple select-service portfolios.