Asia/Singapore Wednesday, 18th March 2026

Thai AirAsia welcomes new GM

Thai AirAsia has appointed Phairat Pornpathananangoon as general manager, effective January 31, 2026. He succeeds Santisuk Klongchaiya, who is retiring from the role and will...

Iconic Group names executive assistant manager, sales and marketing

Catherine Ooi has been appointed executive assistant manager, sales and marketing at the Iconic Group. In this role, she is responsible for commercial leadership...

Anne Newman to lead visitor economy at ChristchurchNZ

ChristchurchNZ has appointed Anne Newman as general manager of visitor economy. She starts in the role today and is responsible for leading the agency’s...

Sun Siyam Group promotes Deepak Booneady to group CEO

Sun Siyam Group has promoted Deepak Booneady to group CEO, where he will assume overall responsibility for Sun Siyam Group and its businesses, overseeing...

Far East Hospitality promotes Mark Rohner

Mark Rohner has moved up the ranks at Far East Hospitality, and now holds the position of managing director. Rohner was previously deputy managing director....

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort appoints new GM

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort has named Tudsaporn Jaiboonchuen as general manager. She will be responsible for the resort’s overall operations and strategy, including performance, brand...

Gloria Guevara to lead WTTC as president and CEO

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has appointed Gloria Guevara as president and CEO. She returns to the role she previously held from...

Karim von Alvensleben helms as GM of Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane

Minor Hotels has appointed Karim von Alvensleben as general manager of Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane, ahead of the hotel’s opening in 2Q2026. Von Alvensleben brings experience...

InterContinental Chiang Mai names first cultural ambassador

InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping has appointed Bijayasinee Sirivisutra as cultural ambassador, a newly created role. Based in Chiang Mai, she is responsible for...

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong welcomes new GM

Charles Fisher has been appointed general manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. In his new role, he is responsible for leading the hotel’s...