Destination Asia names Matthew Smith as new Chief Executive

Destination management company (DMC) Destination Asia has announced that Matthew Smith has been appointed as its new Chief Executive.

Smith, who has been part of Destination Asia since his appointment in 2018, succeeds Monique Arnoux who is leaving the organisation after seven years of leadership.

With Destination Asia specialising in East and Southern Asia based operations, Smith’s previous role included supporting the key sectors of meetings and events, customised travel experiences and cruise where he has helped strengthen the business’ footprint being pivotal in driving innovation and growth within the company.

Commenting on the appointment, Destination Asia Divisional Vice President, Sebastien Doussin stated “Matthew brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as a regional general manager, and is highly respected in the industry.

His extensive background in meetings, events, and DMC activities across various well-known travel businesses speaks for itself. Having worked with Matthew for several years, I've seen firsthand his talent for navigating our industry, inspiring our teams, and driving strategic vision and innovation.”

As Destination Asia embarks on this new chapter, the company extended its gratitude to Arnoux for her leadership and dedication, noting that “her vision and efforts have laid a solid foundation for the company’s future success.”

Destination Asia provides comprehensive travel services across nine countries in Asia: Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Cambodia, Malaysia and Laos. With 17 strategically located offices throughout these destinations, Destination Asia is led by seasoned travel industry professionals who are dedicated to delivering tailored travel experiences.

Smith will commence in his new role on 1st August.

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Image: Matthew Smith. Credit: Destination Asia.