Airport lounge and travel experiences specialist Airport Dimensions has appointed Ed Thorne as Global Marketing Director.
Thorne joins Airport Dimensions from William Hill where he was Global Head of Brand. His extensive experience in the travel and hospitality sectors includes positions with some of the world’s most recognisable companies including Radisson, Hilton and Intercontinental. He joined InterContinental in 2014 as Director Brand Marketing EMEA and was named Director Customer Partnerships EMEA in 2018.
At Airport Dimensions Thorne will provide marketing leadership while creating new, innovative revenue models.
“I’m excited to be part of the entrepreneurial spirit that has served Airport Dimensions so well, and joining a global team of industry-leading professionals,” Thorne said.
“I am looking forward to help build a portfolio of brands that continue to be commercially successful and that our guests and partners value. As travel opens up, we have a huge opportunity to grow and ensure that our brands are meeting all of our customer’s needs wherever and whenever they travel.”
Airport Dimensions Managing Director (EMEA & APAC) Errol McGlothan added: “We’re thrilled to be welcoming Ed to our team. His broad experience and extensive portfolio of work in the travel and hospitality market will prove invaluable as we continue our mission of bringing exciting new experiences to passengers across the globe.”
As reported, Airport Dimensions recently partnered with VIP lounge operator Ambaar Lounge to open the first Ambaar Club lounge at Viracopos International Airport in Brazil. This marks Airport Dimensions’ debut in the South American market.
And, in August, Airport Dimensions and partner JPMorgan Chase – the American investment bank and financial services company – revealed the first three travel locations for their new Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club concept.
The first lounge in the network is scheduled to open at Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 1 later this year. That will be followed by new facilities at New York LaGuardia Airport Terminal B and in the Boston Logan International Airport Terminal B to C Connector.
Click here, to read Airport Dimensions CEO Mignon Buckingham’s thoughts on how recovery in the travel industry has taken shape through 2021, and on how the sector has to react and adapt to meet the needs of a discerning, demanding audience in 2022 and beyond.
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