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ROAR Appoints Christopher Young as Chief Technology Officer
ROAR | February 1, 2023
Experienced tech executive will lead next phase of product development and design to meet demand in company’s two key verticals PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (February 1, 2023) – ROAR, a company providing best-in-class workplace panic button solutions, has hired Christopher Young as its Chief Technology Officer. He brings more than 20 years of technology experience to a role that will oversee product, engineering and quality assurance for the company’s signature staff safety platform. Young previously held vice president roles in R&D, product and technology, most recently working for data analytics and integrations company Qlik. He was r...
StayNTouch Appoints Prabol Bhandari as CTO to Accelerate Innovation of Guest-Centric Cloud PMS
StayNTouch | April 12, 2021
StayNTouch, a leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, today announced the appointment of Prabol Bhandari as Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Bhandari comes to StayNTouch with over a decade of experience in cloud technology and data analytics, including as the Strategy Lead for Cloud Consumption at Dell/EMS, and as a Director at Anglepoint focusing on product development and business intelligence. As the Chief Technology Officer at StayNTouch, Mr. Bhandari will be responsible for growing StayNTouch’s product and engineering teams, driving forward technological innovation and architectural simplic...
HFTP and HSMAI Release Special Report, “Bringing Together Hospitality CMOs and CTOs”
HSMAI | December 9, 2019
Report details takeaways from European and North American ThinkTanks on the strategic Integration of marketing and technology This past year, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) organized two gatherings of hospitality technology and marketing executives for an open discussion on the roles each group occupies within their organizations and how their responsibilities intersect. Resulting from these meetings is the just-released report: "Bringing Together Hospitality CMOs and CTOs: Takeaways From European and North American ThinkTanks on the Strate...
Hospitality & Technology – What to Look for When Hiring a CTO
Thomas Mielke | November 7, 2018
By Thomas Mielke On the topic of hospitality, technology and recruitment (as published in Hospitality Upgrade) Over the last several years, the function of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) has become increasingly important to the success of almost every type of organization. Yet, despite its importance, it is still rare for hospitality firms to provide a board seat for this vital function. Consequently, the public profile of CTOs is often limited. So, what are the building blocks that form the profile of a successful CTO? And, what are the character traits that hiring committees should be looking for in a CTO? The CTO 'WISH LIST' In ...
World Tourism Day 2018 Message by Hugh Riley Secretary General Caribbean Tourism Organization
the Caribbean Tourism Organization | September 27, 2018
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (27 September, 2018) The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the tourism development agency for the region, joins the global community today in celebrating World Tourism Day 2018 under the theme Tourism and the Digital Transformation. Digital advances have had a profound and transformative impact on our lives. They have influenced the way we learn, changed how we work, and altered the way humanity's social fabric is connected. This behavioural evolution will continue; and in the travel and tourism business those who adapt will reap the rewards of technological innovation. As the Caribbean's primary foreign exchang...
Pegasus Solutions Appoints Phil Steitz as Chief Technology Officer
Pegasus Solutions | June 26, 2017
Former Chief Technology Officer of American Express Phil Steitz Joins Hospitality Technology Provider to Lead Global Technology Strategy and Innovation Scottsdale, Arizona – Monday, June 26, 2017: Pegasus Solutions, a leading global provider of travel distribution and hospitality software for hotel reservations, distribution, operations and merchandising, today announces the appointment of Phil Steitz as Chief Technology Officer. Steitz will lead software development and technology strategy at Pegasus, bringing the company expertise in building first-class technology and high-performing development teams. His hiring occurs as the ...
Caribbean Tourism Organization Remembers Tourism Advocate Neil Blyden
January 9, 2017
NEW YORK, NY (Jan. 9, 2017) - Former member of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Neil Blyden, passed away in his home on Jan. 1, 2017. The late businessman is renowned for promoting the British Virgin Islands internationally when he served under the Virgin Islands Party government as Chairman of the British Virgin Island (BVI) Tourist Board from 1999 to 2003 and again from 2010 to 2011. While Chairman, the BVI Tourist Board went through a successful rebranding exercise. He was also known for his years in advertising and promotions, his distinctive radio voice especially when recording radio and TV commercials, and his contributi...
Caribbean Tourism Industry Stakeholders to Hold Brexit Briefing on Possible Implications for Tourism
Caribbean Tourism Organization | July 1, 2016
THE CARIBBEAN (July 1, 2016) - The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), representing the region's public and private sector tourism interest, recognize and respect the will of the majority of voters as reflected in the outcome of the British EU referendum. The extent to which the decision by UK voters to opt out of the European Union will affect travel to and from our region remains to be seen. The severity and longevity of exchange rate fluctuations is an immediate concern. Caribbean tourism industry stakeholders should monitor this, given its potential impact on travel planni...
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