Airbnb China appoints new COO
China: Airbnb’s Chinese arm has hired a new chief operating officer, Siew Kum Hong, effective immediately. Hong had previously joined the company in 2012 serving as its APAC general counsel, before subsequently becoming regional director for the Asia-Pacific region. In the newly-created role, Hong will be responsible for for the business operations and team management […]
Airbnb China hosts Belo Awards for business
China: Airbnb China has hosted its annual Belo Awards, which comprises of categories including Best Housing Design, Best Hospitality, Best Community Contribution, and Best Entrepreneurship. According to Airbnb China president Peng Tao, hosts from more than 90 cities across the country participated in the competition. Tao said at the event: “2019 was the year when […]