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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.

Harrison says tough times during Covid produced some of Tourism Australia’s ‘best work’.

Look where Tourism Australia’s chief is going nextHarrison heads overseas after seeing NTO through ‘tough times’

Lori Sheller will lead Virtuoso’s global cruise strategy.

Virtuoso adds another pillar to its luxury cruise teamNew VP of global cruise Lori Sheller brings considerable experience to global role.

Marcel NA Holman has previously held senior roles at Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, Langham Hospitality Group, Rotana Hotels, and InterContinental Hotels Group.

The new hospitality artisan behind Artyzen SingaporeMarcel NA Holman brings 35 years of hospitality expertise as general manager of Artyzen Singapore.

Stephanie DeNote will lead BCD Travel’s global Travel Commerce platform, managing product teams and enhancing booking and trip management for travellers and agents.

DeNote hits the right note at BCD TravelStephanie DeNote joins BCD Travel as SVP of Travel Commerce, overseeing its global booking and trip management platform.

Serving as The Travel Corporation’s interim CEO since October 2024, Melissa DaSilva will take on the role of deputy CEO, TTC Tour Brands.

New leadership duo at The Travel CorporationTTC names Simon Jones CEO and Melissa DaSilva deputy CEO.

Justin Culkin has been promoted to general manager, China and Hong Kong, in Asian Trails from 1 April.

Justin Culkin climbs Asian Trails as new GMAs general manager of Asian Trails China and Hong Kong, Culkin will oversee business strategy and operations in both regions.