Sharmishtha Patange has been appointed business events manager – India at Business Events Australia, effective June 8, 2026. Based in India, she will support the implementation of the organisation’s distribution strategies and partnerships across the country’s MICE sector, while working with customers and stakeholders to drive business events and incentive travel to Australia.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been appointed global brand ambassador for JW Marriott. The collaboration will see Rai Bachchan feature in international marketing campaigns and brand storytelling across film, print and digital platforms, while supporting brand experiences in India and other key markets.

Jeffrey Goh has been named managing director at Alton Aviation Consultancy in Singapore. He previously served as CEO of Gulf Air Group, and prior to that, as CEO of Star Alliance. He has also held senior leadership roles at International Air Transport Association.

The PuLi Shanghai has named Vittorio Dincao as general manager. He joins from Galaxy Entertainment Group, where he most recently served as executive manager of hotel operations and helped lead the launches of Capella and Raffles at Galaxy Macau. Previously, he held senior roles at Hotel Cipriani Venice, Rosewood Hong Kong and Atlantis Dubai.

Marlene Poynder has been named general manager of Waldorf Astoria Sydney, which is scheduled to open in 2027. She brings more than 30 years of luxury hospitality experience and most recently served as managing director of The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel. Her previous roles include leadership positions at Waldorf Astoria Beijing, Waldorf Astoria Chicago, Conrad […]