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Ong brings with him approximately 15 years of experience serving as a key figure in Malaysia's tourism sector.

There's a new chair at Tourism MalaysiaOng Hong Peng has replaced Ramlan Bin Ibrahim as chairman of Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board from 4 August.

Kung Teong Wah, Parkroyal Beach Road's new general manager, was the recipient of a medal of commendation in the 2022 May Day Awards for his work to enhance employability.

Parkroyal on Beach Road acquires a new chiefHospitality vet Kung Teong Wah joins Parkroyal on Beach Road, Singapore as general manager.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group's Geoffrey Webb, Joanna Flint, Raphael Lanfant and Celine Du.

Power of three take on global sales at Mandarin OrientalThe luxury hotel group strengthens its global sales leadership with three senior appointments.

Javier Laforgue will be based in Amadeus' Singapore office.

It's time for renewal for Amadeus' new APAC headAmadeus veteran Javier Laforgue takes up new role as EVP, travel unit & MD for Asia Pacific.

No reservations about this new GM for Ritz-Carlton ReserveMasanori Hosoya arrives in Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Ubud following his GM tenure at The Ritz Carlton, Nikko.

From left: Ian Michael Coughlan, Linda Chen, and Frederic Jean-Luc Luvisutto

Winds of change for Wynn MacauFrederic Jean-Luc Luvisutto takes over COO position from Linda Chen, who will take over Ian Michael Coughlan’s role as...

Om Vothy Rith is committed to revitalising international travel while furthering digitisation and supporting global travel partners.

Diethelm picks new MD for Cambodia operationsOm Vothy Rith, a founding member of Vidotour, boasts more than 20 years of experience in Cambodia’s tourism and hospitality...

Gino Tan is delighted to make a return to the lion city where he first embarked on his hospitality journey.

Country roads took this man home to Fullerton Hotels and ResortsThe Fullerton Hotel Singapore, The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Hotel Sydney will come under Gino Tan’s...

Cretallaz's first order of business is to enhance Dusit’s sustainability, drive expansion and introduce new guest experiences.

New COO checks into Dusit InternationalSeasoned hospitality leader Gilles Cretallaz takes on the mantle from Lim Boon Kwee.

Christina Garcia-Frasco says her experience in Cebu will help her revive the tourism industry.

Here’s what we know about the new Philippines tourism chiefCebu mayor steps into the top role and vows to revitalise tourism.