New managing director of Hala Group appointed

Dubai: Etihad Aviation Group announced on Sunday the appointment of Gavin Halliday as managing director of Hala Group, Etihad’s destination management unit and global loyalty unit.

In his new role, Halliday will lead the group’s new global loyalty company that brings together Etihad Guest with the loyalty programmes of other partner airlines. He will also be responsible for the group’s destination and conference management organisations.

Halliday has over 30 years of experience at British Airways and other IAG business units.