Anthony Wong
Owner and Group Managing Director since 1976, Anthony Wong of Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel, AOS Conventions & Events & AOS Experiential Education Centre is seen by many as a visionary in his field. Revered by his peers, Anthony has been bestowed with a multitude of awards to celebrate his hard work and dedication in the tourism and meetings industry. He is a regular speaker at national and international conferences and seminars on eco-tourism and the M.I.C.E industry and is regularly called upon for consultation and advice. At IMEX 2003 in Frankfurt Germany, Anthony was among four recipients of the "Academy Awards" recognised for bringing about greater awareness of the Incentive and Meetings industry within the Asia Pacific region. Anthony is the programme designer & principle facilitator.
Anthony Wong PMPGroup Managing DirectorAsian Overland Services Tours & TravelAOS Conventions & EventsAOS Experiential Education CentreFrangipani Hotels & Resorts- The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa(AOS Tourism & Hospitality Group)Anti-Oxidant Centre Honorary Consul, Republic of Cote d'Ivoire to MalaysiaUniversiti Utara Malaysia- Fellow Adjunct, Faculty of Tourism & Hospitality ManagementInternational Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) - 1st Vice President- Chair, ICCA Asia Pacific ChapterPacific Asia Travel Association- Sustainable Tourism Committee- Education & Training Committee- Chairman, Human Resource Advisory CommitteeSociety of Incentive & Travel Executives- President, Malaysia ChapterLangkawi Local Agenda 21 - Chairman, Environment Sub CommitteeTravel Weekly Asia Awards 2007 - The Best Agency Personality of the YearAIME Awards 2007 - Industry Person of the Year LIBUR & Traverama Travel Award 2007 - Travel Personality of the YearIMEX Academy Awards 200339C/40C Jalan Mamanda 9, Ampang Point68000 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaTel: 60-3-42529100 Fax: 60-3-42571133 / 03-42562550 (dl)General email: aos@asianoverland.com.myDirect email: anthony@asianoverland.com.myWebsite: www.asianoverland.com.myBranches: Penang, Langkawi, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu19th TTG Travel Award 2008- Best Travel Agency – MalaysiaTourism Malaysia Awards - Best MICE Program 2003 & 2004- Best Inbound Tour Operator 2003
David Hall David Hall has been involved in the world of conventions and exhibitions for over 30 years and has held the CEO positions at various convention and visitors bureaus throughtout the world. David Hall & Associates has consulted various governments in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe. Australia and New Zealand on the development, operation and international marketing required for convention and exhibitions facilities.
Dato’ Ahmad Bakri Dato’ Bakri served the Government of Malaysia in various capacities from 1966 through 1999. During the growth years of tourism after “Visit Malaysia Year 1990”, Dato’ Bakri served as Director General of the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board in which capacity he held appointments in local and regional tourism organizations. He also has wide experience in training and development through serving the National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN) and the Asian Pacific Development Centre. He has served as Deputy Secretary General in the Prime Minister’s Department and then, Secretary General and the first Sports Commissioner at the Ministry of Youths and Sports during the Commonwealth Games ’1998 period. Dato’ Bakri has a Masters degree in marketing as well as a post-graduate diploma in public administration.
