Leveraging 25 years of experience across Australia, Europe, and Asia Pacific, veteran travel communication professional Chris Waite has launched his own corporate affairs and communications consultancy.Leveraging 25 years of experience across Australia, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Chris Waite has launched his own corporate affairs and communications consultancy.Chris Waite Corporate Affairs & Communications goes beyond just communication. They offer a strategic toolkit to safeguard your reputation, including crisis management, government relations, and responsible business practices. They also specialize in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, helping businesses navigate the modern landscape.A veteran of the industry, Chris has honed his skills at global brands like IHG Hotels & Resorts, Amadeus IT Group, and Flight Centre. He also brings a unique perspective from his time living and working in Japan, offering invaluable cultural intelligence for businesses seeking to establish a strong presence there.While specializing in the Australian and Japanese markets, Chris is open to working across the broader Asia Pacific region.Chris: The Power of PurposeWith a 25-year track record across continents, Chris wears many hats: a reputation architect, a master storyteller, and a passionate advocate for positive change.He has empowered global giants like IHG Hotels & Resorts, Amadeus IT Group, and Flight Centre to navigate the complexities of building a strong reputation. But his secret weapon? Unleashing the power of purpose. He helps businesses discover their unique story and share it in a way that inspires and builds trust.

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) APAC has launched its first-ever Asia-Pacific ‘PRCA APAC Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (D,E,&I) Charter’’.In response to the growing imperative to prioritise D,E&I in the work of all PR professionals, the PRCA APAC DE&I Committee is proud to launch a comprehensive Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (D,E&I) Charter. This Charter is designed to promote an inclusive and diverse public relations industry across the Asia Pacific region, addressing systemic barriers and guiding industry best practices.This 7-point charter, which has been produced with input from PR and communications practitioners in the region, is one of the many ways that the industry can work towards achieving this goal. It is meant to serve as a set of industry guidelines that PR practitioners can use to guide their work and promote a culture of respect, equality and inclusion.Charu Srivastava, Chair of the PRCA APAC D,E&I Committee and Co-Founder at TriOn & Co, said: “We believe that establishing a robust charter is essential in driving positive and real change within our industry. Our goal is to provide industry practitioners with practical guidelines that promote a culture of respect, equality, and inclusion. These guidelines set a strong foundation for us to build upon as we strive to be an industry that is truly diverse, inclusive and equal in all manners.”