Eric Leong

Eric Leong has amassed extensive experience in the hospitality industry throughout their career. Eric currently holds the position of Executive Vice President of Business Development at NextPax. Prior to this, they served as a Senior Market Manager at The Hotels Network and as the Director of Overseas Operations at Tujia.com.

Their previous work experience includes roles as a Business Development Director at qunar.com, where they were responsible for managing strategic and operational direct contract teams in Southeast Asia. While there, they provided market feedback, generated product development ideas, and oversaw the direct sales functions of the business.

Before qunar.com, Leong worked at Booking.com (Shanghai) Ltd, Beijing Office, where they held various positions such as Area Manager for North China and Mongolia, Area Manager for China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, as well as Senior Account Manager and Account Manager.

Early in their career, Leong served as the Regional Sales & Marketing Manager/Consultant to Owners at La Cemara Desaru Beach Resort, where they assisted the director of sales and marketing in leading the sales and marketing department for the Southeast Asia region.

Leong began their professional journey as a Regional Sales & Marketing Manager at Asahi View International (S) Pte Ltd.

Overall, Eric Leong's work experience demonstrates their leadership abilities, proficiency in business development, and their in-depth knowledge of the hospitality industry.

Eric Leong completed their education in a chronological order. Eric first attended SHATEC from 1987 to 1989, where they earned a NTC-2 degree in Food Preparation. Then, from 1992 to 1995, they went back to SHATEC and obtained a Diploma in Tourism. Later, from 2006 to 2007, they attended APMI - NUID and achieved a BSC degree in Marketing.