Interval International Names Hickman Executive Director

MIAMI— Interval International has appointed Joseph Hickman to the position of executive director for Asia. Hickman will be based in the company’s Singapore office and will report to David Clifton, recently appointed managing director for Europe and Asia. He will assume responsibility for implementing business development activities for Asia, including affiliating resorts with Interval International’s global network, developing and directing all sales and resort marketing strategies, as well as managing developer client relationships. Ray Katkish, who directed this region’s sales and marketing efforts since 1998, will assist Clifton and Hickman in the transition. Subsequently, he will be relocating to Florida. Prior to his appointment, Hickman served as the Asia Pacific area director/vp for Hospitality Marketing Concepts (HMC), which specializes in club programs and comprehensive databases for high-end hotels. In other experience he was executive director for Resort Condominium International’s (RCI) Asia Pacific region, and was also director of marketing for Hilton Grand Vacations Club (HGVC) in Las Vegas.