- 12:30pm - 2pm
- 14 October
- IMM Asia, Suntec Singapore
The Best… in Travel Journalism, Content Creation and PR
The Best… in Travel Journalism, Content Creation and PR
The TravMedia Awards Asia 2025 Judges
2025 AWARDS JUDGES
The judging panel for the TravMedia Awards Asia comprises high-profile travel editors, PR professionals and industry executives from across Asia. Selected from national newspapers, magazines, industry bodies, travel brands, and top PR firms, our judges possess the perfect credentials to judge our winners.
Adhiyanto Wongso
Group Director of Communications
Mulia Hotels
Adhiyanto Wongso
Group Director of Communications
Mulia Hotels
With over 18 years of experience in luxury hospitality marketing and communications, Adhiyanto is recognised for crafting compelling brand narratives that resonate with global audiences. His career includes leadership roles with some of the world’s most prestigious hotel brands, including Banyan Tree, Avani Hotels, Starwood, Fairmont, InterContinental and Millennium Hotels. At Mulia Hotels Bali and Jakarta, he oversees brand strategy, public relations, digital commercial operations, loyalty programmes and high-profile events — delivering integrated campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and revenue. Born in Indonesia and fluent in Chinese, Adhiyanto spent over a decade in Beijing and has worked extensively in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, bringing a distinctly multicultural perspective to brand storytelling. His portfolio spans property launches, rebranding projects, experiential activations and ultra-luxury campaigns, including international TV productions and large-scale destination events.
Aindrila Mitra
Editor-in-Chief
Robb Report India
Aindrila Mitra
Editor-in-Chief
Robb Report India
Aindrila has been editor for Robb Report India since June 2025. Previously, she was heading content for Times of India—OMS division, leading the digital footprint of Bombay Times and content for ET Panache Travel with Economic Times. Aindrila also spearheaded Burda Luxury India's flagship title: Travel + Leisure India & SA. She was responsible for turning around the T+L brand in India from 2018, wherein the title grew by over 300% in its digital reach, and she was instrumental in increasing readership of its print edition through strategic partnerships. Aindrila is a thought-leader in India's current media landscape. She has over 22 years of experience in journalism, covering lifestyle, fashion, beauty and travel. She led the Indian license of the AskMen.com portal, was a senior editor at Times of India Group for eleven years, and the founding editor of Femina Wedding Time, launching iDiva.
Angel Mao
Corporate Director of Marketing Communications and Public Relations
Urban Resort Concepts
Angel Mao
Corporate Director of Marketing Communications and Public Relations
Urban Resort Concepts
Angel is a seasoned marketing and communications leader with over 25 years of experience in the luxury hospitality sector. Her distinguished career includes senior leadership roles with renowned groups such as Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality and Shangri-La, where she managed communications for over 30 properties. Angel is highly skilled in brand positioning, strategic partnerships and executing high-impact PR campaigns that drive awareness and revenue. Her expertise in media relations, influencer engagement and crisis management, combined with a proven track record of launching successful co-branding initiatives, makes her a valuable authority on marketing excellence in travel and hospitality.
Coco Marett
Regional Travel Editor
Tatler Asia
Coco Marett
Regional Travel Editor
Tatler Asia
Coco is a writer and editor who grew up between Hong Kong and Melbourne. She heads the travel vertical for Tatler Asia and manages the Tatler Travel account on Instagram. She is known for her features on unique, under-the-radar properties and destinations and refreshingly candid profiles. She is passionate about sustainability and community impact. Coco launched the Tatler Travel supplement in 2023 and played a key role in the launch of Tatler Best, which debuted the Best of Asia hotel awards in 2024.
Kelvyn Foo
General Manager + Regional Growth Lead, APAC
Allison Worldwide
Kelvyn Foo
General Manager + Regional Growth Lead, APAC
Allison Worldwide
Kelvyn drives business expansion, client success and integrated communications strategy across Asia-Pacific. With nearly two decades of experience in integrated marketing communications, branding and public relations, he has a proven track record of shaping brand narratives that deliver measurable business results. His industry expertise spans travel, hospitality, automotive, luxury, consumer goods, F&B, retail, electronics and beauty. He has led strategic communications initiatives for some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Raffles Hotel Singapore, Singapore Airlines, Singapore Tourism Board, The Macallan, Audemars Piguet, Mercedes-Benz, Maserati, Aston Martin and L'Oréal — supporting market entry, brand building and repositioning efforts. His work consistently aligns brand storytelling with commercial objectives, helping companies deepen market presence, elevate customer engagement, and drive sustained growth.
Molly Jou
General Manager
BrandStory Southeast Asia
Molly Jou
General Manager
BrandStory Southeast Asia
Molly brings deep expertise in marketing strategy, public relations and brand communications, with over 10 years of experience spanning the tourism, startup, education and healthcare sectors. Since joining BrandStory in 2014, Molly has been instrumental in driving the agency’s growth across the region. Her leadership has supported strategic initiatives, strengthened industry partnerships, and helped onboard key clients across diverse sectors. She is known for her ability to translate insights into impactful campaigns and her dedication to delivering measurable results. Molly’s extensive portfolio includes collaborations with destinations and brands from APAC, India, U.S., Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Her work covers market insights, integrated marketing, social media strategy and project management. Molly oversees BrandStory’s marketing and communications in Southeast Asia. Working closely with clients in travel, hospitality, lifestyle, and beyond, she plays a key role in advancing the agency’s leadership in Southeast Asia markets.
Nontawan Laohakiat
Communications Manager, Asia
Accor
Nontawan Laohakiat
Communications Manager, Asia
Accor
Nontawan (Toey) drives corporate and brand PR and communications strategies across 13 diverse markets, shaping narratives that strengthen brand visibility and reputation. Her role spans strategic media relations, executive communications, and delivering impactful storytelling. She began her career in Marketing & Communications in luxury retail before moving into hospitality, where she developed expertise in global PR and lifestyle communications. She later broadened her experience in boutique real estate marketing before returning to hospitality with Accor, where she drives initiatives that reinforce the company’s leadership in Asia’s fast-evolving hospitality landscape through compelling communications. Recognised for her cross-market perspective and skill in tailoring communications for diverse stakeholders, Toey thrives on creating strategies and stories that resonate with audiences across markets.
Selena Oh
Vice President, Country Head
Singapore Press Club, Delivering Asia
Selena Oh
Vice President, Country Head
Singapore Press Club, Delivering Asia
Selena is a seasoned marketing communications and public relations professional with over three decades of experience in hospitality and tourism. She began her career with global hotel chains including Hyatt and Hilton before moving into regional tourism marketing roles with South Australia Tourism Commission, Tourism Western Australia, NYC & Co and other tourism organisations. She later founded Write Sel Communications, consulting with top hotels, destinations and travel brands across APAC and the USA, while also representing Delivering Asia as its country head in Singapore. Selena serves as Vice President of the Singapore Press Club and previously held memberships with Skal International Singapore and the Foreign Correspondents Association. She is an active freelance travel writer, blending industry expertise with a passion for storytelling.
Silvia Meng
Director, PR & Social Media, China
Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Silvia Meng
Director, PR & Social Media, China
Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Silvia is a dynamic marketing communications expert with over 15 years of specialised experience in the hospitality industry. Since 2008, she has excelled in luxury hotel properties, top-tier PR agencies and global hotel groups, demonstrating a strong ability to enhance brand visibility, execute high-impact campaigns and foster meaningful media relationships. A strategic thinker with a results-driven approach, Silvia has successfully led social media initiatives, promotional activations and large-scale events, consistently delivering measurable ROI. Her deep expertise in the Chinese market includes strong connections with print, digital and We-Media platforms, enabling her to craft compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences. Combining creativity with analytical precision, Silvia is adept at aligning marketing strategies with business objectives, making her a trusted leader in hospitality brand management and communications. Her passion for innovation and excellence continues to drive success in an ever-evolving industry landscape.
Siew Hua Lee
Assistant Life Editor
Straits Times
Siew Hua Lee
Assistant Life Editor
Straits Times
Siew Hua edits the Design & Living pages of The Straits Times (ST) and is a Sunday columnist. She was the first Travel Editor for ST, Singapore’s national English-language daily newspaper and multimedia site. Her travels have taken her to the seven continents, where she has filed stories on Antarctica, a Great White Shark cage dive in Australia, and a road trip to the far western edge of China. Previously based in Washington, she established ST’s U.S. bureau and joined the World Bank as a consultant. In Bangkok, she covered Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia as a foreign correspondent. Her editing portfolios have included The Life multimedia luxury magazine, Urban style magazine and National Day Specials. She has also written on politics and religion as a senior writer on the Political desk and Enterprise investigative section, and was a Sunday Times columnist.
Tracy Lui
Senior Assistant Director, Marketing Communications & Retail
Mount Faber Leisure Group
Tracy Lui
Senior Assistant Director, Marketing Communications & Retail
Mount Faber Leisure Group
Tracy brings nearly 20 years of marketing and communications experience in tourism and hospitality. At MFLG, she leads marketing, communications, events, guest relations and retail. Her key responsibilities are to drive awareness and revenue across the brand’s attractions, guided tour experiences, F&B concepts and retail offerings at Mount Faber and Sentosa. Her strategic expertise in the Singapore Cable Car’s 50th Anniversary campaign in 2024 resulted in its most awarded campaign since the attraction’s launch in 1974. The campaign garnered 13 prestigious awards across seven internationally recognised platforms — a testament to PR, communications, and event marketing excellence. Before joining MFLG in 2016, Tracy spent a decade in leading PR agencies, followed by roles at Banyan Tree and Radisson Hotel Group, leading PR across Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific. She holds a Marketing degree from Monash University and enjoys movies, travelling, and long walks with podcasts.