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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.

Hilton names SVP of brand management for APACTaj Shefer, former VP of EMEA brand operations, now oversees brand management in APAC.

Two senior hires at Klook: Daniel Kao, SVP, product & technology and Jakii Chu, SVP, growth marketing.

Klook welcomes new senior leaders to drive growthDaniel Kao and Jakii Chu join as SVPs to drive the platform’s next phase of tech and marketing.