COMPANION is a senior-led consultancy shaping the future of travel, dining and property in Asia. We go beyond classic PR & Communications to advise public and private sector leaders on tourism development, strategic positioning, brand building, and more. With decades of experience, deep roots in Asia, and a global outlook - we bring both clarity and expertise to the fast-evolving hospitality industry.  

Managing Director, Dominique Backhouse

Dominique is the Managing Director of COMPANION, which offers bespoke advisory to the global hospitality sector to tackle their biggest challenges across communication strategies, reputation management and brand building in Asia, and beyond. 
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COMPANION has deep roots in Asia with two offices in Hong Kong and Singapore as well as a partnered office in the GCC. We've worked with some of the leading brands in hospitality, including Accor, Hyatt Group, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, Shangri-La Group as well as  Black Sheep Restaurants, Maximal Concepts, Hongkong Land, S.Pellegrino and many more.

Prior to opening COMPANION, Dominique managed the Asia-Pacific and Greater China communication strategy for COMO Hotels and Resorts. Before her time inhouse, Dominique spent over a decade agency-side in Asia where she specialised in supporting international hospitality brands enterting the Greater China and Asian regions for the first time.

In 2023, Dominique was named 40 Under 40 by Campaign Asia-Pacific, an award that showcases innovation, grit and boundary-pushing brilliance in the region.