Speaking about the effect of war on the global hospitality sector, Alan Watts, President – Asia Pacific at Hilton, says, “The first half of the year has certainly tested the hospitality industry in more ways than one. Yet, travel across Asia Pacific has continued to demonstrate a remarkable degree of resilience. Intra-Asian travel continues to outperform expectations, with strong demand for destinations such as Korea, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. International travellers are making up a growing share of these bookings, with particularly strong interest from Asia Pacific and the US.”
With over 17 years of experience in the B2B travel and hospitality sector, she brings deep insight into travel trade dynamics, industry challenges and market developments. She holds an MA in English Literature and a Diploma in Journalism from the Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai, which underpin her strong editorial expertise. An avid nature enthusiast, she prefers outdoor and adventure-led travel, including hiking and trekking.