People on the Move

Suranga Ratnayake is now COO at Aitken Spence Travels, taking over from Tikiri Ellepola.

Aitken Spence Travels top executive ascends to COOWith over two decades in travel and leisure, Suranga Ratnayake takes over from previous COO Tikiri Ellepola.

Jeremy Aniere, Marcel Holman, Richard Tan, Margaret Paul and Anne Golden will report directly to CEO Choe Peng Sum.

Pan Pacific rejig takes leadership closer to the groundThe new organisational structure allows the five leaders to develop closer relations with the hotels in their region.

Juan Mercadante has overseen a succession of projects with Hyatt, including rebranding, deflagging and pre-opening properties.

A Cambodia first for this Mexican GMHyatt Regency Phnom Penh marks the first property in Asia to be led by Juan Mercadante, who has worked across five continents...

Thompson joins Eaton HK following his tenure as general manager of W Taipei.

It's dual role, dual properties for this Eaton GMHarvey Thompson will take on dual roles of managing director and general manager at at Eaton HK.

Metta’s passion for the hospitality sector started with her position as a personal assistant in Centara.

She’s the woman at the Centra of Centara Hotel BangkokMetta Boonyaritipong will open the upcoming Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon as its general manager.

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.