Having been with the team for six years, Matthew Smith has helped strengthen Destination Asia’s footprint, and been pivotal in driving innovation and growth within the company. Photo Credit: Destination Asia
Matthew Smith has stepped up as the new CEO of Destination Asia, succeeding Monique Arnoux after seven years of leadership.
Since joining the team in 2018, Smith has developed the key sector of meetings and events, tailor-made travel and cruise.
Smith commented: “I am honoured to lead a pioneering company like
Destination Asia and to build upon our exceptional product offerings and
industry-leading services provided to clients worldwide. I look forward
to collaborating with our talented teams to shape the future and
continue exceeding our clients’ expectations.”
Sebastien Doussin, divisional vice president, added, “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.”