Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) has announced the appointment of Danielle Keogh as Head of Sales for the global IBTM portfolio of meeting industry events that include AIME, AIBTM, CIBTM, EIBTM, and GIBTM.

Danielle Keogh joins the company from her previous position as Director of Sales for NH Hotels based in London where she was directly responsible for managing a team overseeing the corporate and MICE segments. Previous to this, she was with Hesperia Hotels, and The Sunway Travel Group, working within the corporate incentive travel division of the company – one of Ireland’s leading tour operators.

At the Richmond headquarters of RTE, Danielle Keogh will oversee the team of account managers and coordinate global sales strategies with overseas offices now established in the US, Middle East, China, and Australia.

“We are delighted that Danielle Keogh has decided to join us. Her considerable experience and knowledge of the meetings, events, and incentives business will add valuable resource to our teams, and I have no doubt that her strong sales and marketing background will enhance our client management structure,” said Craig Moyes, Group Exhibitions Director IBTM portfolio of events.

Commenting on her appointment, Danielle Keogh said: “Reed Travel Exhibitions is renowned for its impressive portfolio of events. I am inspired and delighted to have the opportunity to lead the sales process for all of their events on 5 continents. It is an exciting time to commence this role, with 4 established exhibitions and AIBTM launching in the US next month.

“In bringing over 10 years of international sales experience and knowledge of the travel and tourism Industry combined with RTE’s inherent energy, leadership and vision its all more than enough reason for me to look forward to contributing and being a part of this dynamic team.”