MANILA, Philippines - Cathay Pacific has introduces its new sales and marketing team under the leadership of sales and marketing manager Ryan Uy and marketing supervisor Anna Maria Lee.
On board with Cathay Pacific since 2003 as a passenger sales executive, Uy has been involved in overseeing the airline company’s growth in overall revenue, and corporate and online business.
He has also headed the development of the team structure and staff, and strengthened company ties with the travel trade.
Lee, who joined the company in 1993, has made significant contributions to Cathay Pacific’s brand management and tactical communications, promotions and events management, advertising, and public and media relations arms.
Meanwhile, Cathay Pacific Airways has unveiled its new amenity kits for Premium Economy Class passengers which feature exclusive designs by homegrown Hong Kong brand G.O.D. (Goods of Desire), available in Premium Economy for long-haul flights.
The airline’s design collaboration with G.O.D. took inspiration from the vibrant culture of Hong Kong, where East meets West and age-old traditions blend with cutting-edge technology.
G.O.D. was founded by Douglas Young and Benjamin Lau in Hong Kong in 1996 and has since expanded into various cities worldwide, showcasing a variety of acclaimed award-winning products.
“As Hong Kong’s home carrier, Cathay Pacific supports local design and creative culture. G.O.D. is known for its fun, niche and lifestyle designs, which is a good fit for our Premium Economy Class,” Cathay Pacific general manager Product Toby Smith says.
The kits have been specifically designed to become a collectible set. Each kit has a button at the back which allows additional bags to be attached to eventually create a wall-hanging accessory.
“We plan to have four designs per year, two outbound and two inbound. We hope our kits will become real collectibles and that passengers can look forward to receiving a new design every time they travel,” Smith says.
The amenity bag is made from at least 90 percent recycled plastic bottles while the toothbrush is made mainly from cornstarch and cellulose, which is biodegradable, recyclable and uses fewer resources in its production.
“The Cathay Pacific team is constantly looking for opportunities to offer more sustainable products in-flight, so we want add products that not only look great but also have less impact on the environment,” Smith says.