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Chan joins from her previous position as multi-property executive director of sales at Sands Resorts Macao, managing an international team across nine hotels.

Wharf Hotels appoints new group director global salesIndustry stalwart Crystal Chan Busch joins the Hong Kong headquartered hospitality group.

Guy Bradley is currently chairman of John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited, Swire Pacific Limited and Swire Properties Limited.

Cathay Group announces new chairmanGuy Bradley expands leadership reigns into conglomerate’s airline and bottling operations from May 2026.

Mangelaars, who joined Travelport this year, was previously CEO at Skyscanner.

Travelport appoints John Mangelaars as new CEOCurrent COO to succeed Greg Webb, who retains advisory role.

The incoming president brings more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across sales and operations in the global travel industry.

A new president for Norwegian Cruise LineIndustry veteran Marc Kazlauskas to take the helm from 19 January 2026.

Mohd Amirul Rizal bin Abdul Rahim, who boasts more than two decades of experience across tourism marketing and promotion, was most recently senior director of advertising & digital at Tourism Malaysia.

Tourism Malaysia welcomes new chief ahead of VM2026Mohd Amirul Rizal appointed as new director-general of Tourism Malaysia.

Hamad Ali Al‑Khater was most recently the COO at Hamad International Airport.

Ali Al‑Khater is new CEO for Qatar Airways GroupFormer COO of Hamad International Airport takes over chief position.

Luscombe most recently served as CEO of Freemans Event Partners, and as CCO for Europe & North Africa at InterContinental Hotels Group prior.

There’s a new chief for Riviera TravelMatt Luscombe is new group CEO, starting January 2026.

Prior to joining PPHG, Celine Du held senior leadership roles at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts.

Meet the new chief commercial at PPHGCeline Du joins Pan Pacific Hotels Group as chief commercial and marketing officer.

Captain Izham Ismail (left) and Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar.

New boss at the top for Malaysia AirlinesCaptain Nasa takes over as MAG farewells longest-serving CEO.

Anna Marie Chai is the new general manager for Malaysia at Intrepid Travel.

Intrepid Travel names new head in MalaysiaBorneo-based Anna Marie Chai heads up the adventure company’s Malaysia operations.