UK: International Hospitality Media, the publisher of Serviced Apartment News, has appointed Caroline Evans to the newly created role of senior sales manager.
Evans (née Lewis) has 15 years’ sales experience in the hospitality and travel sectors, having held posts at Whitbread, De Vere Group, Eurostar and Apex Hotels. Her most recent position was with London-based serviced apartment operator Cheval Residences as senior global sales manager, working with travel buyers and agents to become a preferred supplier.
Piers Brown, CEO of International Hospitality Media (IHM), said: “We’re delighted to welcome Caroline to the IHM team. Her extensive sales experience spans several areas of hospitality and travel, and her in-depth knowledge of hotels, and the serviced apartment and extended stay sector, will make her a great asset to IHM as we continue to grow and innovate in this exciting industry.”
Evans said: “I’m delighted to be joining IHM at a time of rapid growth for the company. Being a regular reader of IHM’s websites, and a client at their events as an attendee, exhibitor and sponsor, I’ve seen how the the company has quickly developed a strong online and offline reputation among industry leaders. I look forward to playing my part in the company’s expansion.”
In her new role Evans will work alongside Brown and IHM head of sales Katie Houghton.