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May 21st 2025

Linh To, Event and Project Manager, Worldchefs

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About the author

Marlieke Kemp-Janssen

Marlieke Kemp-Janssen has over 15 years of experience in the international hotel industry, specialising in digital marketing, eCommerce, and communications. She has held leadership roles in luxury-branded hotels, where she developed and executed successful online strategies. Now based in Kuala Lumpur, Marlieke is the online marketing project manager for BestCities Global Alliance. She manages the alliance’s LinkedIn presence, website content, and monthly round-ups, along with other digital projects that support global engagement and visibility.