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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.

Kempinski has a new brand officer onboardFormer Silversea, MSC executive leads luxuryl hotel group’s brand and marketing overhaul.

Pauline Suharno has been unanimously reelected as chairperson of the Association of Indonesian Travel Agents (ASTINDO) for the 2025–2029 term.

Pauline Suharno reelected to steer ASTINDOThe popular leader wins a unanimous vote of confidence to continue driving growth.

Christine Tan held senior roles at Yanolja Cloud, D-Edge, Trust International, Pegasus Solutions, ANA Hotels International, Whale Media, co-founded HEMs Group, and was VP Sales – APAC at Lighthouse.

There’s a Preferred travel head in Southeast AsiaChristine Tan appointed as Preferred Travel Group’s area managing director for Southeast Asia.