In this newly-created role, Joe Ng will manage and drive sales opportunities across hotels in the region under the Furama, FuramaXclusive and FX brands.
Wim N.M. Fagel as General Manager at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok
Fagel has been with Centara since 2012. At the beginning of 2015, he joined the team at the corporate offices of Centara Hotels&Resorts in Bangkok, where he continued as the Area GM Indonesia while also supporting many operational activities.
New Red Planet Hotels brand aims at Asia’s value hotel market
Red Planet’s hotels are targeted at the value-conscious traveller by providing a high quality, comfortable, technologically-enabled stay.
Outrigger Resorts announces four appointments in Asia
Leah Matters has been appointed Resort Manager at the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort along with Haydee Cruz as its Director of Sales and Marketing and Supanee Tanvivatjinda as the Financial Controller. Catherine Lim is the new Marketing and Ecommerce Manager for Asia Pacific.
Leong Wy Joon new Senior VP of Hotel Development – Asia and India for Hard Rock Intl
Leong most recently was with Berjaya Land, where he spearheaded the company’s hotel division, responsible for the operations and profitability of hotels and resorts throughout Malaysia, Vietnam, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Philippines and the UK.
Culinary Journey Programme features signature dishes from IHG Culinary Ambassadors
Exclusive menus featuring seven IHG Culinary Ambassadors are available for a limited time at IHG hotels across Asia, Middle East and Africa.
Tay Li-lin new Regional Marketing Communications Manager for Furama
Singapore-based Li-lin will develop, drive and oversee the marketing and communications functions for Furama properties under the Furama, FuramaXclusive and FX brands.
IHG adds renowned Chefs Vikas Khanna and Takagi Kazuo to its Culinary Panel
The IHG Culinary Ambassadors will bring Japanese and Indian flavours to the programme, with new dishes available at hotels in Asia, Middle East and Africa.
Fujita Kanko opens Bangkok and Jakarta offices to accelerate expansion in Southeast Asia
Fujita Kanko will use its overseas offices to promote its 70+ properties in Japan and build international recognition for its businesses among travelers and other stakeholders.
Mövenpick on the move in Asia
The Swiss group will open seven hotels and resorts in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, China and Vietnam over the next three years, with an additional 10 projects under negotiation.











