Asia-based PR and communications agency Companion Communications has been named the regional agency for Fairmont Hotels & Resorts for a one-year term. The agency will oversee public relations, marketing communications, strategic advisory, storytelling, partnerships, content creation, and crisis support across the Asian region.Companion Communications, known for leveraging local knowledge and deep industry insights, will play a key role in launching Fairmont?ÇÖs new campaign and supporting the brand?ÇÖs global expansion, with a particular focus on its growth in Asia. The agency?ÇÖs expertise in the travel, dining, and property industries positions it well to execute impactful campaigns aligned with Fairmont?ÇÖs development strategy.Founded in 2019, Companion Communications operates with a senior-led approach and has offices in Hong Kong and Singapore. The agency specializes in strategic public relations, corporate communications, content development, and social media, offering tailored solutions to its clients.The announcement follows the recent opening of Raffles Sentosa Singapore, the country?ÇÖs first all-villa resort, developed in collaboration with the Royal Group. Set within 100,000 square meters of tropical greenery on Sentosa Island, the resort blends natural beauty with exceptional hospitality, further strengthening the legacy of the Raffles brand, established in Singapore in 1887.

COMPANION Communications has appointed Jacqueline Shutt as Senior Account Director in Hong Kong, where she will lead the agency's focus on the travel, dining, and property sectors across Asia.In her new role, Jacqueline will be responsible for overseeing COMPANION's travel and property client portfolios in Hong Kong, managing public relations, content development, media and influencer campaigns, and partnership activations. She will also lend her expertise to support the team with dining launches and large-scale projects.Jacqueline brings over 11 years of experience in communications, having worked in both London and Hong Kong with a diverse range of corporate, consumer, and health clients, including Royal Albert Hall, Canon Europe, Deloitte, and Royal Caribbean.After relocating to Hong Kong, she managed TUMI Regional's APAC account for more than six years and collaborated with F&B brands such as Shake Shack, San Pellegrino, and Movenpick, as well as on art and design projects like K11 Musea and the recent launch of Sotheby?ÇÖs Maison at Landmark Chater.Dominique Backhouse, Managing Director of COMPANION, welcomed Jacqueline, saying: ?Ç£She has a wonderful reputation in Hong Kong and Asia as a strong account lead, with deep knowledge of regional trends and an understanding of communication strategy. We look forward to seeing her grow in her new role, and to take our travel and property clients to new heights in the region.?Ç¥