Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo has appointed Ashan Peiris as hotel manager, strengthening its leadership team. He joins from within Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, where he most recently served as director of brand development. With experience across operations, brand strategy and resort management, he has held roles at Cinnamon Red Colombo, Cinnamon Grand Colombo and Cinnamon Bentota […]

1926 Heritage Hotel has named Angelina Lazuardi as general manager, overseeing the property’s overall strategy, operations and performance. She brings over 17 years of experience, most recently holding leadership roles with Kempinski, Marriott and The Parisian Macao, with a focus on operational and commercial performance.

PATA has elected Henry Oh of Global Tours as chair of the association, following ratification at the annual general meeting on May 12. Ben Montgomery of Centara Hotels & Resorts has been appointed vice chair. Four new members have also been ratified to the executive board: Jackson Pek of Amadeus; Maria Paz Alberto of Ark […]

Globus family of brands will transition Chris Hall from managing director, Asia Pacific to chairman and strategic advisor, a newly-created role effective July 15, 2026. He has led the Asia-Pacific region since March 2025, most recently driving a refreshed strategy across product, pricing and marketing, including new flight-inclusive offerings and value-led initiatives.

EVT has named Brett Forer as chief development officer, hotels & resorts – Asia Pacific, a newly created role focused on driving regional expansion. He joins from Accor, where he led network growth across the Pacific, specialising in asset-light management and franchise agreements.