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Arthur Kiong closes chapter at Far East Hospitality after 14 years.

New era for Far East Hospitality with senior leadership changesLeadership transition at FEH as Arthur Kiong steps down and Mark Rohner takes over from 2026.

Kiran Andicot has spent 19 years with Marriott, rising through Development & Feasibility, signing over 220 hotels across South Asia.

Marriott’s new SVP for South Asia checks inAs senior VP, South Asia at Marriott International, Kiran Andicot will be overseeing development, operations, and growth in the...

GEG hosted a gala dinner at JW Marriott Singapore to celebrate its new Singapore office, featuring celebrity performances and introductions of its Macau properties.

Galaxy expands orbit with Singapore officeGalaxy Entertainment strengthens regional presence with new Singapore office supporting tourism and MICE.

(From top left:) Laurence Onfroy, Vice President, Business Development, Asia Pacific; James Koh, Regional Director, Southeast Asia & Pacific; Cheryl Siow, Vice President, Global Sales, Greater China & Group Sales, Southeast Asia; (From bottom left:) Matthias Ong, Manager, Public Relations & Social Media; Eddie Wong, Area Managing Director, Greater China and Australia; Midori Kataoka, Area Managing Director, Japan

The Preferred new faces in Asia PacificPreferred Hotels & Resorts announces new appointments to drive Asia Pacific growth.

Club Med hands the reins to new CEOAs Club Med’s newly appointed CEO, Stéphane Maquaire brings extensive expertise in global retail and brand transformation.

Michael Fan previously served as hotel manager at Anantara Siam Bangkok and held senior roles at Rosewood properties in Hong Kong and Phnom Penh.

Fan favourite: Nikki Beach Koh Samui welcomes new GMYang (Michael) Fan appointed as the new general manager at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Koh Samui.

Thatcher Brown has been appointed CEO of residential cruise line Crescent Seas.

Thatcher Brown to helm Crescent Seas as CEOCrescent Seas brings on seasoned cruise executive to chart course toward 2026 debut.

Steven van Wijk previously served as Commercial Director for Air France KLM in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Boarding call for Air France’s new China GMSteven van Wijk appointed GM of Greater China for Air France KLM.

Kuok Hui Kwong was managing director and CEO of SCMP Group before joining Shangri-La Asia as executive director and chairman.

Malaysian heiress named CEO of Shangri-La AsiaDaughter of Malaysian tycoon, Robert Kuok, to lead Shangri-La Asia as CEO from August.

Nick Downing is a veteran hotelier with 30+ years' experience, known for elevating luxury properties across Asia, Australia and the Indian Ocean.

Langham Bangkok’s new leader in the Nick of timeNick Downing to lead The Langham, Custom House, Bangkok as general manager.