Angela Mak, Chief Executive Officer, Yes Travel & Holidays
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To Travel Is To Live:
Travel refers to the act of moving from one place to another, typically for the purpose of exploration, tourism, business, leisure, or visiting friends and family. Traveling offers the opportunity to experience new cultures, landscapes, cuisines, and activities. Travel can be a solo adventure, a family vacation, a group trip, or even a business.Travel takes us out of our comfort zones and inspires us to see, taste and try new things. It constantly challenges us, not only to adapt to and explore new surroundings, but also to engage with different people, to embrace adventures as they come and to share new and meaningful experiences with friends and loved ones.
Travel Industry Is Widening:
As one of the biggest contributors to the global The Travel and Tourism industry directly contributes about 3.6 percent of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and, indirectly contributes about 10.3 percent to it and this industry directly employs nearly 77 million people worldwide, which comprises about 3 percent of the world’s total employment. It is difficult to define the tourism industry, as unlike with other industries, there is not one clear product.
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A leader empowers their team members to embrace their own unique leadership qualities and act with independently accountable passion.In general, the role of a leader is to coach, guide, and inspire others. They motivate teams through challenging times and guide individuals through their career progressions.A great leader will balance both the goals of the employee with those of the organization.
CEO Insights Asia in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Best Leaders From Travel Asia- 2023' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.
Our subscribers play a decisive role in finalization of our annual list of "Top 10 Best Leaders From Travel Asia - 2023" by nominating those which have served them with excellence and are praiseworthy. If you feel there is a company that deserves to be on our annual list, do write to us about them mentioning their value proposition.
| Company Logo | Company Management | Company Name | Company Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Angela Mak , Chief Executive Officer | Yes Travel & Holidays | A seasoned travel industry professional with extensive experience in the field, paving the way for innovative & sustainable MICE tourism |
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Ashish Kishore , Strategic Advisor | Berry Journeys | A business leader, entrepreneur, and advisor who has built and led outstanding businesses and customer relationships in prestigious organizations, with over two decades of experience |
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Bertrand Saillet , Managing Director | FCM Travel Asia | A highly accomplished international senior executive with a strong leadership experience in various industries including telecom, IT and travel |
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Carla Atienza , Director | CWT | A strategic leader with more than two decades of experience, skilled in commercial management, P&L oversight, hotels and more |
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Metta Widya Dharma , Managing Director | Ketapang Wisata Tour & Travel | An open-minded leader with a proven track record of working in the tours & travel industry, has working experience of more than a decade which helped her in solving complex issues of organizations |
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Neeraj Singhal , CFO | BCD Travel | A professional leader with with two decades of experience, skilled in strategy, financial analysis & management and more |
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Raki Phillips , CEO | Ras Al Khaimah Tourism | A serial entrepreneur with over two decades of experience responsible for driving the tourism sector, in addition to the economic and social prosperity |
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Stephen Scola , Founder | Travel Distinction | A consulting director, competency leader, and certified consultant in IT strategy, data and analytics, mobility, and business process transformation |
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Suyin Lee, Managing Director | Discova | A passionate leader with over two decades of experience in organisations across a broad range of service sectors including travel & tourism, telecommunications, utilities and business advisory services |
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Tushar A Shinde, Founder & CMD | Travel Options India | A visionary leader with 28 years of experience, skilled in travel management, tourism, leisure travel and more |
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