Meet the Team & Editorial Masthead
Travel Daily Media (TDM) is driven by an international team of professional journalists, industry analysts, digital media specialists, and event directors. Headquartered in Singapore with correspondents across the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, our masthead represents over 20 years of continuous travel trade journalism.
Corporate Ownership & Publishing Entity
Publisher: Charlton Media Group / Brand TD Holdings
Founder: Gary Marshall (View Profile)
Global Headquarters: 60 Paya Lebar Road, #07-54 Paya Lebar Square, Singapore 409051
Corporate Entity: TDM Publishing Pte. Ltd.
Senior Editorial Leadership
Kanchan Nath
Chief Editor
With over 15 years in travel trade journalism, Kanchan directs TDM’s overarching content strategy, high-profile executive interviews, and investigative hospitality features. Formerly with BW Businessworld and DDP Publications, she brings deep expertise in luxury hospitality, aviation, and tourism policy.
Siriporn Sachamuneewongse
Editor & Newsdesk Lead
Siriporn leads daily newsroom operations, managing trade announcement verification, editorial standards compliance, and the human oversight of AI-assisted adaptation workflows across our regional publishing desks.
Megha Paul
Senior Editor — Middle East & Global Policy
Riyadh-based senior journalist and communications strategist with global trade media experience. Megha leads coverage on Middle Eastern tourism megaprojects, destination sustainability, UN Tourism policy, and commercial aviation shifts.
Marga Manlapig
Senior Editor — Asia-Pacific & Features
Manila-based senior journalist whose work spans business innovation, hospitality trends, startup ecosystems, and regional tourism dynamics across Southeast Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific markets.
Kristin Mariano
Contributing Editor
Senior travel trade writer specializing in airline routes, fleet announcements, tourism board partnerships, and destination marketing campaigns.
Commercial, Partnerships & Operations
Gary Marshall — Founder & Head of Commercial Partnerships ([email protected])
Chris Head — Operations & Event Management
Events Team — TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards & Global Summits ([email protected])
Editorial Desks by Sector
Distributing a press release? Send your announcements directly to our specialized editorial desks:
- Hospitality: [email protected]
- Aviation: [email protected]
- Cruise: [email protected]
- Travel Technology: [email protected]
- Tourism & Destinations: [email protected]
- MICE & Events: [email protected]
- Sustainability & ESG: [email protected]
- General Press Releases: [email protected]
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