Preferred Travel Group has announced four significant promotions to global leadership positions. Stephanie Calhoun has advanced to senior vice president, operations, Historic Hotels; Christopher Ahlgrim has been elevated to vice president, Americas East; and Renee Haddad has been promoted to vice president, hotel revenue optimization, United States and Canada. Additionally, Priscilla Haryadi has been promoted to area managing director, Northern Europe. These leadership enhancements, the company said, are integral to accelerating its growth and expanding its influence across its diverse brands globally.
Calhoun has been promoted to senior vice president, operations, Historic Hotels from vice president, member services and support. In her 12 years with Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide, Calhoun has played a key role in the growth and development of the brands with focuses on website development, conference sponsorship growth and hotel agreements. In her new role, she will oversee operations, member services, events and marketing communications for the Historic Hotels business unit.
Ahlgrim has been promoted to vice president, Americas East from his previous role as vice president, development, North America. Since joining in March 2020, Ahlgrim has been instrumental in expanding the company’s visibility and brand presence across various regions. In his new role, he will oversee the profitability and growth of the Northeast, Southeast and South Central U.S. regions, as well as the non-Spanish speaking Caribbean, continuing to lead strategic development efforts and regional business development.
Haddad has advanced from account director, America West to vice president, hotel revenue optimization, United States and Canada. With 16 years of service, Haddad has significantly contributed to revenue growth and hotel retention within the Americas region. Her new role will see her driving strategy and execution within the regional leadership team and the global revenue and distribution leadership team.
Haryadi has been elevated to area managing director, Northern Europe from regional director, France. During her 10-year tenure at the company, Haryadi has been pivotal in her support of leading company evolution across Europe and helping to generate significant awareness among trade and industry audiences. In this new role, her region has expanded to oversee the growth and retention of over 70 member hotels across France, Switzerland, the U.K., Ireland and the Nordics.
Preferred Travel Group is a family-owned company that operates Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green, Historic Hotels of America, Historic Hotels Worldwide and PTG Consulting.
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