GBTA appoints new regional director for APAC

Elle Ng-Darmawan will be based in Singapore.

GBTA’s Elle Ng-Darmawan.
GBTA’s Elle Ng-Darmawan.

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has welcomed seasoned hospitality practitioner, Elle Ng-Darmawan, who has joined the association as its new regional director for APAC. Based in Singapore, she reports to Catherine Logan, GBTA regional VP for EMEA and APAC.

Ng-Darmawan brings extensive expertise in membership engagement, MICE, and a deep understanding of the region to support GBTA's initiatives. GBTA will also continue to leverage the expert advisement of its APAC Board of Directors in shaping its learning, community, and advocacy programmes in the APAC market.

The GBTA APAC Conference 2024 will be held in Singapore from 14-15 May 2024 and is now open for registration. GBTA is again joining forces to co-locate the conference with the Worldwide ERC Global Mobility Summit to provide delegates with opportunities to learn and network across both conferences.

The two-day event will take place at the Raffles City Convention Centre and will feature Main Stage speakers, regional thought leaders, buyer/supplier roundtables, education sessions and The Big Idea workshop, focusing on key issues and prospects facing the business travel industry.

“In 2024, GBTA will continue its focus on serving the unique needs and interests of APAC through a long-term strategy including the development of tailored programs and initiatives. We are again excited to co-locate our Singapore conference with Worldwide ERC which offers unique opportunities for connection and collaboration for business travel buyers, suppliers, and companies in the region,” said Catherine Logan, GBTA regional VP for EMEA and APAC. GBTA has over 8,000 members.