Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs Steps Down After 13 Years
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Neil Jacobs is stepping down as CEO of Six Senses. After 13 years in the role, he is setting out on a new adventure. Plus, APAC hotel development news.
Malaysia welcomed 6.4 million international tourists in 1Q25, up 10% year-over-year. Tourism receipts rose to 27.5 billion Malaysian Ringgit, up 24% year-on-year, with the average spending per tourist climbing to 4,300 MYR. Chinese tourists accounted for 1.12 million visitors in the first quarter, making China the second largest source market after Singapore. Tourism Malaysia is targeting 31.3 million international tourists this year, generating 125.5 billion MYR in tourism revenue. For 2026, their target is 35.6 million visitors.
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the official opening of its first Brisbane property, InterContinental Brisbane. The hotel is positioned in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD within the luxury shopping precinct of Queen Street Mall. The 319-room hotel will undergo a significant two-year transformation starting next year, with developer ISPT using this as part of the way to reimagine the Elizabeth Street
