Genting Hong Kong appoints new deputy CEO and executive director following resignation

Genting Hong Kong appoints new deputy CEO and executive director following resignation

The parent company of Genting Cruise Lines has appointed a new deputy CEO and executive director, following the resignation of Lim Keong Hui.

Genting Hong Kong said in a statement to shareholders that Lim had tendered his resignation as the company’s deputy chief and as an executive director with effect from 28 August 2020 to “devote more time to other business commitments”.

“Mr Lim has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the board and there is no matter in relation to his resignation which needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the company,” the statement read.

“The board would like to express its gratitude to Mr Lim for his valuable contributions to the company during his tenure of office.”

Replacing Lim as deputy CEO is Au Fook Yew, who is also known as Colin Au, and currently serves as Genting Hong Kong’s group president.

Au was the founding president and CEO of the company, which pioneered the Asian cruise business 27 years ago.

He is responsible for Genting Cruise Lines, which houses the Dream Cruises, Star Cruises and Crystal Cruises brands.

Au is also responsible for MV Werften Holdings Limited, the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary which owns four German shipyards in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, principally involved in building new cruise and passenger ships for Genting Cruise Lines.

The company has also appointed chief financial officer Chan Kam Hing Chris as an executive director.

The management changes come not long after Genting Hong Kong revealed a net loss of US$742.6 million ($1 billion) in the first half of 2020.

All of Genting’s ships other than Explorer Dream, SuperStar Aquarius and SuperStar Gemini are being laid-up, while the delivery of Crystal Endeavor and Global Dream, currently under construction, has been rescheduled.

With the support from the relevant authorities in Taiwan, Dream Cruises’ Explorer Dream was given the approval to operate two-, three- and four-night “Taiwan Island-Hopping” cruises departing from Keelung to Kinmen, Penghu and Matsu islands.

Genting said the market’s response to the Explorer Dream deployment in Taiwan has been “very encouraging”, with the regulated first sailing at a 50 per cent occupancy rate on 26 July 2020 rising to 96 per cent on the 23 to 26 August cruises.

Furthermore, the company was given the green light by the Hainan Commercial Bureau late last month for Dream Cruises to commence domestic cruise operations from Sanya. Genting is also negotiating with other governments in the region to restart domestic cruises.


Featured image source: Genting Cruise Lines

Latest News

  • Events
  • Hotels

An event producer’s take on Alma Resort – the ultimate MICE destination

Nestled along Vietnam’s picturesque southern coastline, the vibrant Alma Resort in Cam Ranh stands as a beacon for travellers seeking not only luxury and relaxation but also the perfect setting for corporate gatherings and events. This state-of-the-art resort, which has been rapidly gaining recognition for its world-class facilities, is now turning its focus to attract […]

  • Travel Agents

TravelManagers’ Danielle Goncalves on falling in love with Bali in 5 days

TravelManagers’ Danielle Goncalves can confirm that five days is more than enough time to fall in love with Bali. Goncalves was one of seven personal travel managers (PTMs) to visit the iconic destination with Hoot Holidays on their annual ‘Hoot Legends’ famil. As a longtime supporter of Hoot Holidays (a sister company to TravelManagers Australia), […]

  • Aviation

Jetstar connects travellers in Cairns and the Sunshine coast for the first time

Jetstar flew its inaugural flight between Cairns and the Sunshine Coast last night, connecting families and friends just in time for Christmas. The new service will operate three times a week, increasing to four during the summer school holidays, creating an affordable link between two of Queensland’s most popular tourism destinations. Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Chris Mills […]

Helloworld Travel Frontliners Forum wraps up in Singapore

The 2024 Helloworld Travel Frontliners Forum has wrapped up in style in Singapore as more than 500 attendees enjoyed the conference at the Marina Bay Sands Conference Centre. The conference was attended by agents from across the Helloworld branded and associate networks, My Travel Group and Magellan from across Australia and New Zealand, as well […]

  • News
  • Sustainability

The DARWIN200 conservation mission sails into Hobart

The DARWIN200 conservation mission aboard the Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde sailed into Hobart ahead of a programme of conservation projects. The Oosterschelde set sail from Plymouth Harbour, UK, in August 2023 on an epic two-year planetary conservation mission retracing Charles Darwin’s voyage of the Beagle and training 200 young environmentalists along the way. The aim was to inspire […]

ATIA safeguards members financial details ahead of FY24 accreditation-renewal period

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has its commitment to safeguarding the sensitive financial data of its members as preparations commence for the FY24 accreditation-renewal period. With members about to receive ATIA’s request for FY24 financials, ATIA has today provided members with an update on its robust privacy and data security measures. “ATIA takes its […]