Veteran tourism executive Aliana Mei Hung Chan has died at the age of 76 in Toronto on June 29, 2026.
Born in Hong Kong, Chan built a career in the global tourism industry spanning more than 40 years. She moved to Asia in 2004 after transferring from the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s (HKTB) Canada office. She later held positions with Venetian Macau before joining Hong Kong Disneyland as vice president, Asia-Pacific regional sales and travel operations.
She retired in August 2014.
Chan was known for her leadership and earned the respect of colleagues across the tourism industry.
She is survived by her daughter Denise, son-in-law Ed, and grandson Malcolm.
Priscilla Poon, vice chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Registered Tour Co-ordinators, recalled: “I worked under Aliana’s leadership and guidance in several capstone events for Hong Kong’s tourism industry in 2000’s during her tenure at the HKTB i.e. 88th Lion’s International Convention in 2005 which brought 20,000+ international delegates to the city. She knew the potential of her team and was always empathetic. Although petite in frame, she had the shoulder of a giant for others to stand on, and now the world is smaller without her.”
Edmund Tsang, vice chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Travel Agents, said: “A true pioneer who raised tourism and hospitality education level in former British Hong Kong 50 years ago, despite scarce resources and government policy limits. We will deeply miss Aliana.”
