Knopek finds new role in travel
Former Hertz boss Tom Knopek is to join the travel and technology group PPA after 20 years working within the car rental business.
Knopek, who was most recently managing director for Hertz Business to North America, is joining the company in the new role of group managing director on May 1.
Cook and Knopek
Chief executive Phil Cook said: "Tom will bring a lot of valuable management experience and commercial development into the group as we look to further develop our existing business and grow our position in each of the markets we operate in."
P&P Associates owns leisure travel brands WeFly.co.uk and WeHoliday.co.uk, a business travel arm CTM, flights consolidator Guildfare and it provides software solutions to travel agents.
Knopek, who stepped down from Hertz in January, said: "I have known Phil Cook and the company for over 10 years and have always been impressed with the consistency and quality of what PPA stands for, I am honoured to have the opportunity to manage such a great company and a great team of people."
Knopek previously managed Dollar Thrifty Europe before it was acquired by Hertz in 2012. He added: "Working with travel agents has always been exciting so I am humbled to finally become one."
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
TAP Air Portugal to operate 29 flights due to strike on December 11
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
Air Mauritius reduces frequencies to Europe and Asia for the holiday season
Major rail disruptions around and in Berlin until early 2026