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Banyan Tree Samui has announced the appointment of a new sous chef, Mr Kitja Muakin, at its signature Thai restaurant, Saffron, a move complemented by the news that the fine-dining venue has been…

Mahé, Seychelles, March 3, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / It is hard to believe, that some 30 years have already elapsed since I first met Paul van Frank, at the time, when he was the General Manager of “The…

Bangkok,  Thailand, February 19, 2024 / TOP25HOTELS / The Peninsula Bangkok is delighted to announce the appointment of Masahisa Oba as its new Managing Director. With an illustrious career spanning…

A seasoned chef with more than two decades of hospitality experience in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Australia has been named beachfront family resort Alma’s executive sous chef. Swiss-born…

Phuket, Thailand, January 9, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Having retired following 25 years with Banyan Tree Holdings, Ravi Chandran has never been busier. It is not exactly what was planned by the affable…

Khao Lak, Thailand, December 21, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort has announced the appointment of Ms. Jirarat Ninpadub as General Manager. This chic new seafront retreat…

Drawing on more than two decade’s experience with some of the most popular hotel brands in Thailand, Katisak Pinkaew has been named the executive chef at the Kingdom’s first INNSiDE by Meliá hotel.…

tsBangkok, Thailand, 20 November 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr.…

Bangkok, Thailand, November 8, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The Sukhothai Bangkok is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. Frederic Legras as the Executive Pastry Chef. Chef Frederic brings over two…

Award-winning Jerusalem-based startup Joyned has today announced the appointment of Omri Lachman as its Managing Director of Growth. A serial tech entrepreneur and executive with over 15 years of…

Bangkok, Thailand, 26 October 2023 – Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has appointed Mr Adrian Rudin as Managing Director of two highly…

HANOI, Vietnam (Oct. 17, 2023) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has appointed George Koumendakos as its new General Manager. The Dutch national brings 37 years of experience including 15 years as…

New Delhi, India, October 12, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) honoured the accomplishments of two PATA Chapters and two Student Chapters in New Delhi, India on…

New Delhi, India, October 11, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has presented awards to two individuals in recognition for their contributions to the responsible…

Julie Cheetham, the Co-founder and Managing Director of Weeva and Head of Sustainability at Nianova Advisors, was announced as Change Maker of the Year at the Regenerative Travel Impact Awards hosted…

Bangkok, Thailand, September 25, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Leading global hotel brand, BWH Hotels has appointed Rod Munro to the role of Managing Director of Operations for Australia and New Zealand.…

Bangkok, Thailand, September 19, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Noor Ahmad Hamid as its new Chief Executive Officer,…

Bangkok, Thailand, September 11, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaiboon today began her role as the new Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Having been with the TAT in 1999…

Award-winning Jerusalem-based startup Joyned has today announced the appointment of Sergio Vargas Johansson as its Managing Director of Travel.  Vargas Johansson will be responsible for the…

Award-winning Jerusalem-based startup company Joyned has announced the appointment of Michael Avni as VP of Marketing. Avni will be responsible for the company's global marketing strategy, including…