Mandai Rainforest Resort welcomes new GM
Michel Scheffers has been appointed general manager of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. He brings more than 25 years of hospitality experience, having held senior leadership positions with Onyx Hospitality Group, Shangri-La and Hilton across Asia, including Thailand, Singapore, India, the Maldives and Hong Kong.
Filip Werne Hermann to lead Polar Latitudes Expeditions
Filip Werne Hermann has been appointed CEO of Polar Latitudes Expeditions, effective August 1, 2026. He joins from DFDS A/S, where he most recently served as vice president and head of the company’s passenger and freight business in Northern Europe.
The PuLi Group appoints CEO
The PuLi Group has named Dean Winter as CEO, effective June 1, 2026, as it prepares for the next phase of expansion and the relaunch of The PuLi Shanghai. He joins from Swire Hotels, where he was managing director, overseeing a portfolio that includes The Upper House Hong Kong. With more than three decades of […]
Tourism Australia names executive GM for global markets
Tourism Australia has appointed Kathryn O’Brien as executive general manager, global markets, overseeing the organisation’s international offices across 16 markets as well as airline and distribution partnerships. She joins from Air New Zealand, where she is currently general manager Australia. O’Brien also previously held senior roles with Experience Co and Hamilton Island Enterprises.
JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity welcomes new director of rooms
Himanshu Kala has been appointed as director of rooms of JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity. He joins from Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, where he was director of rooms overseeing operations for the 520-key property. With over 13 years of hospitality experience, he has worked across luxury, business and MICE hotels.
