Alyssa Bushey TRAVEL AGENCY GROUPS: Virtuoso, the global network specializing in luxury and experiential travel, has appointed Alyssa Bushey as senior vice president, global marketing. In this role, Bushey will lead the evolution of Virtuoso's marketing capabilities, supporting its member agencies, the network's more than 20,000 travel advisors and its portfolio of more than 2,500 travel brands. Bushey will have oversight of product marketing, content strategy, CRM analytics and performance, paid media and global expansion of the Virtuoso brand. She also will have oversight of Virtuoso's editorial team behind Virtuoso, The Magazine, now distributed in six countries. Bushey succeeds Helen McCabe-Young, who served as Virtuoso's global marketing executive for five years before being appointed senior vice president, global products in August. Most recently, Bushey served as founder and chief executive officer of Edison 360, a global marketing and innovation consultancy that developed strategic growth initiatives for clients including Forbes Travel Guide, Hyatt Residential and Travel + Leisure Co. Prior to that, she was chief marketing officer for Margaritaville Resort Orlando, where she led marketing, communications and sales efforts for the opening of its $800 million, 300-acre mixed-use resort development. Bushey held senior-level marketing and communications roles with Baha Mar, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas and Caesars Entertainment Corporation, as well as Montage International, where she worked on developing the Pendry Hotels brand. "We're thrilled to welcome Alyssa to Virtuoso," said Brad Bourland, chief operating officer. "She brings an incredible depth of experience and creativity that will build on the tremendous work Helen and her team have accomplished over the last five years." Bushey will report to Bourland and oversee a team spanning the nine regions where Virtuoso operates. Jacqueline Grossman TOURS: Kensington, a global leader in private-guided luxury travel, has appointed Jacqueline Grossman as vice president, partnership marketing, and Daniel Shanahan as director, partnership marketing. Together, they will deepen relationships across tourism boards, travel suppliers and global brands. Grossman brings more than a decade of marketing leadership experience to Kensington with roles at organizations where she led initiatives to drive sales, brand growth and digital transformation. This new role marks a return to Kensington for Shanahan, where he previously spent four years with the company in business development roles. In his new position, he will focus on scaling Kensington's cooperative marketing program and optimizing partnership performance across verticals. "As the luxury industry evolves, partners are seeking more strategic, performance-driven ways to reach discerning travelers," said Grossman. "Kensington is uniquely positioned to provide access to an engaged, high-value audience, offering measurable ROI, an expansive marketing ecosystem, and the credibility that comes from aligning with one of the most trusted names in luxury travel." "Our goal is to make the partnership program a true catalyst for creativity and collaboration," said Shanahan. "Kensington sits at the vital point of connection between travelers and advisors, giving us a powerful platform to share our partners' stories in ways that engage, excite, and ultimately inspire the next great journey." The appointments of Grossman and Shanahan mark another milestone in Kensington's growth, following the company's rebrand which now includes Kensington Tours, Kensington Cruises pairing pre- and post-cruise land tours with small-ship cruise partners, Kensington Villas, Kensington Expeditions, a collection of travel experiences that blend luxury with adventure across land, sea, air and space, and Kensington Yachts, a charter brokerage bringing together yacht and land experiences. Chef Philippe Agnese HOTELS: Atlantis Paradise Island has appointed Chef Philippe Agnese as vice president of culinary operations. Agnese will oversee the resort's collection of more than 40 restaurants, bars and lounges, including Atlantis' three Michelin-starred chef restaurants: Fish by Jose Andres, Nobu by Nobu Matsuhisa and Paranza by Michael White, plus Fieldtrip by James Beard Foundation award-winning Chef JJ Johnson. Hailing from France, Agnese brings more than 40 years of hospitality experience from venues across Europe and Asia, including 25 years of international culinary leadership. He has previously served as the culinary director at Atlantis The Palm in Dubai, executive chef at the City of Dreams Resort in Manila Philippines, director of culinary at Capella Hotels & Resorts, as well time spent at Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, Peninsula, Capella Sanya and most recently, The Imperial New Delhi. "Chef Agnese is a welcome addition to our growing roster of incredible culinary leadership at Atlantis Paradise Island, the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean," said Audrey Oswell, president and managing director, Atlantis Paradise Island. "He offers a long history of global hospitality exposure, and we're delighted to have him lead the opening of our newest restaurants, bars, and nightlife programming. We look forward to welcoming his vision to the Bahamas." Samuel Chamberlain CRUISES: Ponant Explorations Group announced that its CEO of the Americas Samuel Chamberlain has been named to Forbes Travel Guide’s inaugural Cruise Industry Advisory Committee (CIAC). The group, known for more than 35 years of small-ship expertise, will help shape Forbes’ standards of excellence for the cruise industry. “I’m honored to join Forbes Travel Guide’s Cruise Industry Advisory Committee representing the Ponant Explorations Group family of brands,” said Chamberlain. “It’s an exciting opportunity to share our expertise as pioneers in luxury small-ship exploration and responsible, experience-driven travel.” Le Commandant Charcot—the world’s only luxury icebreaker and the first passenger vessel to reach the North Pole—was included on Forbes Travel Guide’s inaugural 2025 Edge List, honoring companies that combine exceptional access to remote destinations with conservation and local engagement. Founded in 1988, Ponant’s all-inclusive voyages span every continent, taking travelers to some of the planet’s most remote and inspiring locations. The company continues to expand itineraries tailored for travelers in the Americas, including Baja California voyages and a 12-night expedition to the Geographic North Pole aboard Le Commandant Charcot.  

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