Intrepid Travel has appointed Malinda Samarasekera as General Manager for Thailand and Laos, with the experienced travel leader relocating from Sri Lanka to take up the role in early August.
Malinda joins the Thailand and Laos team after serving as General Manager – DMC Sri Lanka, bringing extensive operational and leadership experience from across the region.
Mike Stewart, Regional General Manager, South East Asia, said Malinda’s appointment reflects Intrepid’s commitment to investing in strong local leadership.
“We’re thrilled about the energy, experience and leadership Malinda brings to the team, and we can’t wait to see the impact he’ll make. His deep understanding of our business and our locally led model makes him a fantastic fit to lead our Thailand and Laos operations.
“Thailand holds a special place in Intrepid’s history as the first destination we operated in when we launched in 1989, and today we offer more than 50 itineraries across the country. We’re also seeing strong momentum in Laos, where year-to-date bookings have grown 20%, making this an exciting time for Malinda to lead the next chapter of growth.”
Malinda Samarasekera said: “I’m thrilled to be taking on this new role and relocating to Thailand. It’s an exciting opportunity to work alongside an incredible team and support the continued growth of Intrepid’s locally led travel experiences in Thailand and Laos.”
Malinda will commence the role in early August, working closely with teams across both destinations to ensure a smooth transition.
