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ATTA's newly appointed president Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn.

Industry veteran returns to head ATTASisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn is once again appointed president at Association of Thai Travel Agents.

Mario Zanetti (left) is the new president while Roberto Alberti is now the chief commercial officer.

New president Mario Zanetti to steer Costa Cruises shipAt the same time, Roberto Alberti takes over as chief commercial officer.

Newbury is tasked to retain the more than 150 member properties across the region and oversee the company’s associates who are based in offices across 10 cities.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts promotes Jonathan Newbury to head APACNewbury has recently relocated from Chicago to Singapore for his new role as EVP of APAC.

The executive director is credited with enhancing MTCO's digital offerings, as well as other award-winning tourism initiatives.

Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office's Jens Thraenhart steps downThe executive director cites "personal reason" for exit, after serving three and a half two-year terms.

Capuano (left) was formerly group president, global development, design and operations services, while Linnartz (right) previously served as group president, consumer operations, technology and emerging businesses.

Marriott picks Anthony Capuano as new CEOCapuano formally succeeds the late Arne Sorenson, while Stephanie Linnartz is now president.

WorldHotels' new leadership team: (from left to right) Melissa Gan, chief commercial officer; Olivier Berrivin, managing director for Asia Pacific; and Roland Jegge, senior advisor to CEO of WorldHotels.

WorldHotels bolsters APAC leadership team with experienced trioBWH Hotel Group's Olivier Berrivin is now managing director at WorldHotels, while company veterans Roland Jegge and Melissa Gan...

Based in Singapore, Chua will lead Travelport's direct agency sales teams across APAC.

Travelport names APAC head of agency salesChua Hui Wan rejoins the travel tech company to head its direct agency sales teams across the region.

Other new board members were also elected at AHRA annual general meeting, which was held virtually.

Eugene Yap wins second term as AHRA presidentThe association has also unveiled plan for a regional hospitality conference in 3Q 2021.

The trend of hiring local in Asia's travel and hospitality sectors has accelerated in the post-pandemic world, observes Mogilev (pictured).

Asia's got travel talentWhy travel recruiting in 2021 will be a year about balance, says hiring expert from LHC International.

Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno's tourism revival plans include a focus on fostering "new innovations" in tourism, such as village tourism and halal tourism.

Indonesia's new tourism minister outlines two-pronged strategySandiaga Salahuddin Uno is intent on driving the five super-priority destinations forward and reviving the Covid-hit travel...