James Murray
About James Murray
James Murray serves as the Vice President of Business Development at BoomPop, where he focuses on property partnerships and enhancing customer experiences. He has extensive experience in the travel industry, having held various roles at companies such as Travelzoo, Luxury Escapes, and Secret Escapes.
Current Role at BoomPop
James Murray serves as the Vice President of Business Development at BoomPop, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads property partnership and contracting efforts for North American hotel partners. His focus is on enhancing customer experiences by providing world-class exposure and value to hotel partners. He is passionate about testing BoomPop's product offerings and discovering new destinations for clients.
Previous Experience in the Travel Industry
James has extensive experience in the travel industry, having held various roles prior to his current position. He worked at Travelzoo as a Senior Sales Manager from 2012 to 2014, and later served as the North America Partnerships and Contracting Manager at Luxury Escapes from 2019 to 2023. Additionally, he was the Regional Sales Director for Strategic Accounts North America at Secret Escapes from 2016 to 2019, and served as a Senior Regional Sales Manager there from 2014 to 2016.
Educational Background
James Murray studied at Penn State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the Smeal College of Business Administration between 2000 and 2004. He furthered his education at Cornell University, obtaining a certification in E-Commerce and Revenue Management in 2019. This educational background supports his expertise in digital advertising and consumer segmentation within the travel industry.
Early Career Experience
James began his career with a marketing internship at The Village at Penn State in 2003. He later worked as a Revenue Manager and Assistant General Manager at Dunton Hot Springs from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he served as a Sales Executive at Luxury Link from 2010 to 2012. These early roles contributed to his foundational knowledge and skills in the hospitality and travel sectors.