People on the Move

Change of portfolio as former tourism secretary Christina Frasco takes on other national initiatives.

Philippines tourism chief Christina Frasco steps downTourism undersecretary Verna Buensuceso will serve as interim DOT head.

(From left to right) Wee Wei Ling, Craig Bond, Kate Loh, Choe Peng Sum, Celine Du, Valerie Foo, and Andreas Sungaimin.

Pan Pacific Hotels Group unveils leadership reshuffleExecutive appointments sharpen focus on growth, operations and commercial strategy.

Roland Fasel will lead the group's global expansion to double the current portfolio by 2030.

Capella Hotel Group names Roland Fasel as new presidentThe former Aman and Maybourne executive joins to steer the luxury group’s global growth. 2026.

Fasel will lead the group's global expansion to double the current portfolio by 2030.

Capella Hotel Group names Roland Fasel as new presidentSeasoned luxury hotelier tapped to lead Capella Hotels and Resorts and Patina Hotels & Resorts from April 2026.

The Southeast Asia flagship of Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott will offer 128 rooms when it opens.

Andy Tan joins Varel Singapore as general managerHospitality veteran brings 30 years of experience to Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio flagship in Southeast Asia.

CEO Harry Sommer has stepped down, replaced by former Subway and Burger King CEO John Chidsey.

CEO change for Norwegian Cruise Line HoldingsFormer Subway chief John Chidsey takes the helm after Harry Sommer exits.

Bond will manage global operations across PPHG’s Pan Pacific, Parkroyal Collection and Parkroyal brands.

Pan Pacific Hotels Group appoints new COOFormer SVP of operations Craig Bond steps up to a bigger role.

Brown was formerly Virtuoso’s senior VP, global products from 2024-2025.

Thatcher Brown returns to Virtuoso in new roleSeasoned executive tapped to grow the luxury travel network’s cruise vertical.

The longtime travel industry veteran began as VP earlier this month. Veteran travel executive Nick Lim joins Railbookers Groupas VP in Asia based in Singapore.

All aboard: Railbookers taps Nick Lim to drive Asia growthRail specialist puts Asian expansion on track with seasoned travel leader in VP role.

Tan Boon Khai has been appointed CEO of Therme Group Singapore; he was most recently the CEO of JTC Corporation.

Singapore’s S$1bn wellness precinct gets new chiefTan Boon Khai appointed to lead Therme Singapore ahead of its 2030 opening.