Asia
Nobuki Sato Appointed as New President of Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment Inc.
Nobuki Sato is set to succeed Byron Yip as president and COO of Tiger Resort, effective September 15, 2023.
Industry Developments
New Leadership at Club Med: Stéphane Maquaire Takes the Helm
Club Med names Stéphane Maquaire as its new President and CEO, guiding the brand through its next phase of growth.
Airlines and Aviation
flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith Receives 2025 Airline Strategy Awards Executive Leadership Award
Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, was awarded the Executive Leadership Award at the 2025 Airline Strategy Awards in London, recognizing his contributions to the aviation industry.
Events
RISE 2025: Empowering Women in Hospitality
The upcoming RISE 2025 event in Phuket aims to enhance skills and leadership among women in the hospitality industry.
Appointments
Avinash Kanti Teelock Takes the Helm as Director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
Avinash Kanti Teelock has been appointed as the new Director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), bringing extensive experience to the role.
Education
Empowering Tourism Leaders: RTD Academy's Initiative for Sustainable Development
The RTD Academy offers innovative training programs to equip tourism professionals with leadership skills for sustainable practices.
Airlines
Philippine Airlines Enhances Leadership for Global Expansion
Philippine Airlines is set to fortify its global presence with new executive appointments as part of its strategic growth plan.
Destinations
UNWTO Appoints Shaikha Al Nowais as First Female Secretary General in 50 Years
The UNWTO has made history by electing Shaikha Al Nowais as its first female Secretary General, marking a significant milestone in the organization's 50-year history.
Appointments
New Leadership for TICA: Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk Takes the Helm
Dusit International's Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk has been appointed as the new president of the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association, emphasizing sustainability and collaboration.
Luxury Travel
Virtuoso Reveals Executive Leadership Adjustments
Updates in the leadership structure of Virtuoso aim to enhance their luxury travel services amid growth.
Hospitality
Steven Hopkinson Takes on Senior VP Role at Shiji for APAC and Middle East
Shiji International appointed Steven Hopkinson as Senior Vice President for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East to enhance growth and partnerships in the region.
Careers
1834 Hotels Welcomes Rod Harrex as New Chief Operating Officer
Rod Harrex has been appointed as COO of 1834 Hotels, taking charge of operational strategies for the company's expansion.
Appointments
Busadee Santipitaks Takes Leadership Role at MRC Secretariat
Busadee Santipitaks begins her tenure as the first female CEO of the Mekong River Commission Secretariat, focusing on enhanced collaboration and data-driven water management.
Airlines
Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio Takes Charge as Chairman of AirAsia MOVE
Travel industry veteran Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio has been appointed as the new executive chairman of AirAsia MOVE, succeeding Kamarudin Meranun.
Appointments
New Leadership for Robinsons Hotels and Resorts
Maria Socorro Isabelle Aragon-GoBio is appointed as the new president and CEO of Robinsons Land Corporation, effective February 1.
