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Names in the News 7-1-26

Appointments and promotions at Associated Luxury Hotels International, Air New Zealand, Capella Hotel Group and New York City Tourism + Conventions

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Harvey Chipkin

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Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) announced the appointments of Reena Shanahan and Jillian Cauvin as directors of global sales. Shanahan has held roles as senior area sales manager at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, director of global accounts at Omni Hotels and director of sales (Midwest) at Teneo Hospitality Group, where she managed a portfolio of more than 60 independent and branded hotels. Cauvin most recently served as global group and meetings manager for sports and entertainment at Choice Hotels International. Prior to that, she held multiple global sales positions at IHG Hotels & Resorts, including as account director.

Air New Zealand has named infrastructure, planning and commercial lead Kris Cudmore as its new CFO, effective Aug. 3.  He had worked for the carrier in an advisory role for three years prior to joining the company at the end of 2025, according to the airline..

Capella Hotel Group appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company continues to expand its international footprint. Most recently, he served as global head of LXR Hotels & Resorts at Hilton Worldwide.

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New York City Tourism + Conventions announced that CEO Julie Coker will depart the organization to serve as president and CEO of Visit California, beginning in October. She will remain in her role through Aug. 31 to ensure a seamless transition and continuity, according to the announcement. A search committee has begun the process of identifying and selecting the organization’s next president and CEO, according to the announcement.

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