ABC Global Services has announced new appointments within its Premier Hotel Program: Peter Frensz, a 30-year travel industry veteran, has joined the company as vice president of hotel and supplier relations; William Bennett has been promoted to director of hotel and supplier relations; and Patty Braun has been promoted to manager, business support.

The appointments come on the heels of the acquisition of the company by travel industry veteran Eric Altschul, formerly senior vice president of Thomas Cook, last month.

Frensz started his career in the hotel industry, initially holding various hotel and industry relations roles with American Express in the corporate and group travel sectors, as well as with various global networks over the years. He also has experience in strategic and tactical business development, product planning, and marketing from his tenure at McCord/BCD Travel and more recently from his tenure at Trondent Development Corp. He built a successful consulting business, SK Technologies, where he served as a strategist/business advisor to the senior management of several industry organizations, including travel management companies, technology providers, global networks, group travel providers and corporations for 10 years.

Bennett has more than 16 years’ experience in the travel industry. Prior to his new position, he was responsible for the development of key relationships with ABC’s hotel and supplier partners, including managing key accounts and implementing supplier marketing initiatives. Previously, he was with Thomas P. Gohagan & Company in the alumni travel market, where he held positions in customer relations, program operations and development, and direct sales. He began his career in Istanbul, where he was responsible for tour program sales for U.S. individual and group travelers.

Braun began working with ABC Global Services in 2007 as assistant to the Hotel Department. During her tenure, she supported the efforts of the Premier Hotel Program's fulfillment operations. She also assisted with supplier and agency marketing efforts. Prior to ABC Global Services, she held positions in human resources and administration.