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Hostelworld names new chair

The budget accommodation business has announced the appointment of Ulrik Bengtsson, previously chief commercial officer and chief operating officer of Virgin Media O2, as its new chair. Ulrik succeeds Michael Cawley, who has been at the helm for 9 years.

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