Cathay Pacific held an innovative "Red Beach Party" at the Mt Lavinia Hotel Tropical Hut to enhance the airline's close relationship with its travel partners and took the opportunity to bid farewell to the outgoing Country Manager Julian Lyden and introduce Mr.John Holden who succeeded him. 

Thanking the agents for their support during his tenure, Mr.Lyden said: "It's been fruitful and enjoyable working with you and I know you will give my successor the same commitment." 

At the "Red Beach Party", travel partners were able to preview the airline’s long haul cabins that Cathay Pacific recently upgraded and redesigned to provide passengers with a 5-star ambience.

Ms. Ruhan Abbas, Sales and Marketing Manager for Cathay Pacific Airways spoke enthusiastically about the response of the agents to the unusual beach extravaganza that saw the guests arriving dressed in red to match the party theme. "Our invitees were greeted with red Araliya flowers for the ladies. Fun and frolic at the event included the pageant and selection of 'Beach Babe' and 'Beach Hun. Our agents complimented Cathay and said it was a novel and memorable experience for the travel trade."