Mr. Edward has close to thirty years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, sixteen of which having been spent in Asia.

He was the co-founder and Managing Director of Core Hospitality Services Limited, and was Managing Director Asia Pacific of IAC Travel, the number one online travel company in the world and holding company of Expedia and hotels.com.

Mr. Edward held the position of Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Marriott International's Renaissance Hotel Group where he was responsible for the overall business and marketing direction for the group and thirty three hotels in Asia Pacific.

A marketing and sales expert, Mr Edward is specialised in business consulting for international tourism and hospitality groups with investment in regional operations and development in the Asia Pacific. Mr. Edward was a graduate of Michigan State University of U.S.A..