Eric Lau joins Connexus after his tenure as GM of Travelport.
MICE and corporate travel operator Connexus Travel has appointed Eric
Lau as general manager, with a remit to oversee digital transformation
and the growth of Connexus’ corporate travel business in the region, as
well as global expansion.
Lau has more than 18 years of experience in the travel and aviation
industry, focusing on people management and strategic partnerships. He
was previously at Travelport, where he spent more than a decade in a
range of senior positions, most recently as general manager, agency
commerce for Travelport’s Greater China operation.
During his time there, Lau oversaw and managed strategic commercial
partnerships with travel agencies including OTA, TMC and with airlines
in the North Asia region. Lau has also worked for Cathay Holidays and
Cathay Pacific Airways.
Connexus Travel, formerly Swire Travel, was established more than 70
years ago as the first travel agent registered in Hong Kong.