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Forbes Travel Guide Announces New Leadership Structure to Support Expansion Plans to 100 Countries in 2019

Jerry Inzerillo appointed as Vice-Chairman to the Forbes Travel Guide Board of Directors and Filip Boyen joins company as Chief Executive Officer

ATLANTA--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on luxury travel, announced today a plan to significantly scale the company from evaluating and verifying luxury hospitality in 60 countries to 100 countries by the end of 2019. As part of this growth strategy, the company has made several key appointments and executive promotions.

Gerard “Jerry” Inzerillo, who has served as CEO of Forbes Travel Guide since 2014, will be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Forbes Travel Guide Board of Directors and veteran luxury hospitality leader of 30 years, Filip Boyen, will be appointed CEO of Forbes Travel Guide. Filip was most recently the CEO of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, which he joined in 2015 following decades of stewardship with Orient Express Hotels and Resorts where his last role was Chief Operation Officer at Belmond and will remain in London.

“Jerry’s leadership and vision was a driving force in the company’s successful growth during these last four years,” said Jeff Arnold, Chairman of the Forbes Travel Guide Board of Directors. “We are delighted he will remain on the BOD and help guide our governance and strategic direction in this exciting new era of expansion. We wish him the very best in his new appointment from HRH, The Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman, as CEO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority."

Arnold continued, “We are very excited to welcome Filip to the company as CEO with his valuable operational and revenue-growth expertise focusing on the development of new and expanded opportunities for our business. His extensive experience in luxury hospitality, commitment to guest service and proven track record as a global operator of luxury brands will help us to continue our growth while remaining true to our commitment of unbiased excellence at this dynamic time of globalization in the luxury market.”

“It is a great honor for me to join the originators of the Five-Star hospitality rating system and to have the chance to work with such an exceptional group of professionals as we expand our services to the industry and our guests globally,” said Boyen.

The company also announced that Tony Hounshell will join the company as Executive Vice President of Finance and will be responsible for the global operations of the company’s finance and accounting divisions. Tony brings almost twenty years of senior financial services experience with leading firms including most recently, Ernst & Young. Additionally, veteran Forbes Travel Guide executives Peter Kressaty, Tom Flournoy, Amanda Frasier, Mica Hill and Marilyn Karstaedt have been promoted to Executive Vice Presidents.

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Forbes Travel Guide announced a plan to significantly grow the company from evaluating and verifying luxury hospitality in 60 countries to 100 countries by the end of 2019.

As part of this growth strategy, Jerry Inzerillo has been appointed as Vice-Chairman to the Forbes Travel Guide Board of Directors and Filip Boyen joined the company as Chief Executive Officer.

Filip Boyen was most recently the CEO of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, which he joined in 2015 following his last role was Chief Operation Officer at Belmond.

“Jerry’s leadership and vision was a driving force in the company’s successful growth during these last four years,” said Jeff Arnold, Chairman of the Forbes Travel Guide Board of Directors. “We are delighted he will remain on the BOD and help guide our governance and strategic direction in this exciting new era of expansion [...]  We are very excited to welcome Filip to the company as CEO with his valuable operational and revenue-growth expertise focusing on the development of new and expanded opportunities for our business. His extensive experience in luxury hospitality, commitment to guest service and proven track record as a global operator of luxury brands will help us to continue our growth while remaining true to our commitment of unbiased excellence at this dynamic time of globalization in the luxury market.”

The company also announced that Tony Hounshell will join the company as Executive Vice President of Finance and will be responsible for the global operations of the company’s finance and accounting divisions. Additionally, Forbes Travel Guide executives Peter Kressaty, Tom Flournoy, Amanda Frasier, Mica Hill and Marilyn Karstaedt have been promoted to Executive Vice Presidents.

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FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE WELCOMES ACCOMPLISHED INDUSTRY VETERAN HERMANN ELGER AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Hermann Elger joins leadership team to support company’s vision for the future of hospitality

ATLANTA ,  Feb. 2, 2022  /PRNewswire/ — Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on luxury hospitality, today announced the appointment of  Hermann Elger  as chief executive officer to lead the 64-year-old company and its highly respected team into a new phase of strategic growth in global travel.

Elger succeeds Forbes Travel Guide CEO  Filip Boyen , who is stepping away from his position in mid-February after three-and-a-half years and will remain an ambassador for the company.

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“As we look to the future, we are excited about the opportunity to expand our footprint in travel with new strategic opportunities going forward. As CEO and a continuing board member,  Hermann Elger  brings thought leadership and extensive luxury hospitality experience that will uniquely position Forbes Travel Guide for the next chapter of success,” said  Jeff Arnold , chairman of Forbes Travel Guide’s board of directors. “And we are incredibly grateful to  Filip Boyen  for all he has contributed since 2018. Filip continued the expansion of our global footprint and grew the client base during the historic challenges of the pandemic, as well as took necessary steps to ensure that the company was able to persevere and adapt during this unprecedented time. FTG is now poised for more growth as the travel industry begins the post-crisis rebuilding process.”

Elger brings 30 years of luxury hospitality and business expertise to Forbes Travel Guide. Serving most recently as executive vice president of travel, entertainment, and health security at digital health leader Sharecare, he led the successful launch of Sharecare’s health security verification program in partnership with Forbes Travel Guide, which now covers more than 3,500 properties in over 85 countries. Prior to Sharecare, Elger was the managing director of Baccarat Hotel New York and chief operating officer of Baccarat Hotels and Resorts. As general manager, he led Baccarat Hotel New York to its first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award in 2018. Elger has also served as general manager at other renowned Five-Star hotels across  North America , including The St. Regis New York, Montage Beverly Hills (now The Maybourne Beverly Hills), and The Ritz-Carlton,  Cancun .

“Forbes Travel Guide has emerged from the pandemic more nimble and well poised for the future,” said Boyen. “I am proud of what the team has accomplished over my tenure, especially in bringing the industry together through the darkest days of the pandemic, and I am pleased to be collaborating with Hermann to ensure a smooth and successful transition.”

“Having worked so closely with Filip and Forbes Travel Guide in my leadership role at Sharecare, I am honored to be joining its well-established, talented team as the company moves into its next phase of growth and innovation,” said Elger. “I thank Filip for warmly welcoming me, and I am deeply honored to follow in his footsteps and those of previous CEO and current vice chairman,  Jerry Inzerillo .”

The company remains committed to its mission of objectively and independently Star Rating luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas in more than 70 countries – adding ocean and river cruises as a new rating category in the coming year – and will focus on continued growth in innovative digital opportunities, training, and support services both within and beyond the hospitality industry.

For more information on Forbes Travel Guide, please visit  www.forbestravelguide.com .

About Forbes Travel Guide

Forbes Travel Guide is the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. Started as Mobil Travel Guide in 1958, the company created the first Five-Star rating system in  the United States . Today, Forbes Travel Guide’s incognito inspectors travel the world, evaluating properties based on up to 900 rigorous, objective standards. Forbes Travel Guide also supports the hospitality industry and other service-oriented businesses such as luxury residential, healthcare and private clubs with bespoke training solutions, evaluation services and the creation of custom service standards. For more information, please visit  partner.forbestravelguide.com .

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Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on luxury travel, announced today a plan to significantly scale the company from evaluating and verifying luxury hospitality in 60 countries to 100 countries by the end of 2019. As part of this growth strategy, the company has made several key appointments and executive promotions.

Gerard “Jerry” Inzerillo, who has served as CEO of Forbes Travel Guide since 2014, will be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Forbes Travel Guide Board of Directors and veteran luxury hospitality leader of 30 years, Filip Boyen, will be appointed CEO of Forbes Travel Guide. Filip was most recently the CEO of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, which he joined in 2015 following decades of stewardship with Orient Express Hotels and Resorts where his last role was Chief Operation Officer at Belmond and will remain in London.

“Jerry’s leadership and vision was a driving force in the company’s successful growth during these last four years,” said Jeff Arnold, Chairman of the Forbes Travel Guide Board of Directors. “We are delighted he will remain on the BOD and help guide our governance and strategic direction in this exciting new era of expansion. We wish him the very best in his new appointment from HRH, The Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman, as CEO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority."

Arnold continued, “We are very excited to welcome Filip to the company as CEO with his valuable operational and revenue-growth expertise focusing on the development of new and expanded opportunities for our business. His extensive experience in luxury hospitality, commitment to guest service and proven track record as a global operator of luxury brands will help us to continue our growth while remaining true to our commitment of unbiased excellence at this dynamic time of globalization in the luxury market.”

“It is a great honor for me to join the originators of the Five-Star hospitality rating system and to have the chance to work with such an exceptional group of professionals as we expand our services to the industry and our guests globally,” said Boyen.

The company also announced that Tony Hounshell will join the company as Executive Vice President of Finance and will be responsible for the global operations of the company’s finance and accounting divisions. Tony brings almost twenty years of senior financial services experience with leading firms including most recently, Ernst & Young. Additionally, veteran Forbes Travel Guide executives Peter Kressaty, Tom Flournoy, Amanda Frasier, Mica Hill and Marilyn Karstaedt have been promoted to Executive Vice Presidents.

ABOUT FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE

Forbes Travel Guide is the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. Started as Mobil Travel Guide in 1958, the company created the first Five-Star rating system in the United States. Today, Forbes Travel Guide’s incognito inspectors travel the world, evaluating properties based on up to 900 rigorous, objective standards. The company’s annual Star Ratings, reviews and daily travel stories help discerning travelers select the world’s best luxury experiences. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, visit www.forbestravelguide.com.

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This partnership includes comprehensive service training and health security verification to ensure high standards are maintained across all member hotels, restaurants, tour and event providers.

“Tourism is the heartbeat of Los Cabos, and the safety and health of our visitors and community have always been our top priority. This partnership with Forbes Travel Guide, made possible through our Los Cabos private trust (FIPROTUR), reinforces our commitment to the highest standards of service and the confidence tourists have about Los Cabos. It also strengthens the hospitality industry by providing additional resources for our partners,” said Rodrigo Esponda, managing director of Los Cabos Tourism Board.

With over 60 years in the hospitality sector, Forbes Travel Guide is the global authority on genuine Five-Star service, having created the Five-Star rating system for hotels and today providing world-class professional development resources to many of the world’s most prestigious hospitality brands.

“More than ever, visitors are looking for a sense of connection when they travel—not just a place to spend time. That connection comes from the incredible people guests encounter along every step of their stay,” said Hermann Elger, Forbes Travel Guide CEO. “Los Cabos recognizes that investing in hospitality employees across the destination supports a consistent, warm and welcoming experience that will encourage guest satisfaction and growth in tourism, which benefits locals and tourists alike.”

In Los Cabos, which encompasses the coastal towns of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, tourism is the heartbeat of the region; it not only comprises of 80% of the local economy, but also 90% of residents rely on the industry in some form.

In March 2021, Los Cabos became the world’s first travel destination to be VERIFIED™ for health security. Sharecare VERIFIED™ with Forbes Travel Guide is a comprehensive facility verification that addresses public protocols and best practices related to COVID-19 and other health risks.

This partnership between the Los Cabos Tourism Board and Forbes Travel Guide includes a substantive training program encompassing both in-person training customized to the destination and scalable online training, as well as a continued commitment to VERIFIED™ health security.

Learn more about the Los Cabos Tourism Board at www.visitloscabos.travel.

About Los Cabos Los Cabos, located at the tip of the 1,000-mile long Baja Peninsula, is one of the world’s most diverse tourism destinations. Boasting a dramatic desert backdrop nestled by coastlines of the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez and the iconic Arch at Land’s End, Los Cabos is home to award-winning resorts and culinary offerings considered some of the finest available anywhere. A growing list of championship golf courses, rejuvenating spas, world-renowned sport fishing tournaments, and state of the art convention facilities add to the destination’s unmatched appeal. For more information, images and videos from Los Cabos, please visit visitloscabos.travel, follow us on Twitter @LOSCABOSTOURISM and visit us on Facebook , LinkedIn , Instagram and YouTube .

About FIPROTUR FIPROTUR Los Cabos is the private arm of the Los Cabos Tourism Board that contributes funds to help promote Los Cabos globally and maintain its reputation as a premiere tourist destination. Established in 2020, FIPROTUR is currently composed of 88 members from various sectors including banking, lodging, transportation services, DMC’s, publishers, suppliers and restaurants.

About Forbes Travel Guide: Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the global authority on genuine Five-Star service, provides world-class professional services to the hospitality industry and other service-oriented businesses such as luxury retail, residential, healthcare and private clubs through bespoke training solutions, evaluation services and custom service standards. Started as Mobil Travel Guide in 1958, the company created the first Five-Star rating system in the United States. Today, in addition to providing professional services, FTG is the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. FTG’s prestigious annual Star Awards can only be earned through the company’s objective, in-person inspection process. For more information on FTG services, please visit partner.forbestravelguide.com .

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