Airdate: June 26, 2009

Jennie Chua
CEO, The Ascott Group

Travel numbers are falling but how is The Ascott Group cushioning the impact of the downturn? The Singapore-based company is the world's largest serviced residence operator with more than 25,000 apartments in Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

This week, CNBC's Christine Tan checks in with its exiting CEO Jennie Chua, to find out how the company is revving up occupancy rates in the downturn, which markets have room to grow, and what is her advice for other women on how to succeed in their career.



Don't miss this week's Managing Asia with Jennie Chua-- only on CNBC!

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