Sabre (www.sabre.com), a global technology provider, has appointed Ezequiel Ribeiro to Regional Director for Hospitality Solutions. Ribeiro will be responsible for leading the South America sales and account management team, and drive adoption of Sabre’s hotel technology solutions which include web-based property management and reservations, digital distribution, marketing and consultancy services.

Ribeiro started his career at Sabre in 2006, and has since held a number of roles in account management, technology implementation and training. His experience on various aspects of the hotel business has been essential in developing Sabre Hospitality Solutions in the Latin America region.

Alex Alt, President of Sabre Hospitality Solutions, said: “We have made solid investments in our technology portfolio for hoteliers, and have built talented teams to support our vision of hospitality in today’s multi-device and self-service era. Ezequiel’s knowledge, experience and passion for the hotel industry will help us identify needs and provide the innovative technology solutions to hotels in South America.”

Based in Sabre’s office in São Paulo, Brazil, Ribeiro brings with him 15 years of hotel distribution, e-commerce and travel technology experience with major global trade companies, including Royal Caribbean International and Pegasus. He previously led Sabre Hospitality Solutions’ regional Service Delivery Team.