Alex Alston
About Alex Alston
Alex Alston is an Associate Market Manager at Expedia, Inc., with a background in market management and hospitality.
Title: Associate Market Manager
Alex Alston serves as an Associate Market Manager at Expedia, Inc. In this role, Alex works closely with new hotel properties to maximize their revenue through Expedia's websites. By cultivating and managing partnerships with hotels across North America, Alex ensures that these properties leverage Expedia's platform to its fullest potential.
Work History at Expedia, Inc.
Alex Alston began working at Expedia, Inc. as a Market Associate from 2013 to 2014 in Dallas, Texas. Following this role, Alex transitioned to the position of Associate Market Manager, starting in 2014. In this role, Alex has been based in Toronto, Ontario. Throughout his time at Expedia, Alex has been instrumental in developing partnerships with hotels, contributing significantly to the company's market growth in North America.
Past Roles in the Hospitality and Event Industries
Prior to joining Expedia, Alex Alston accumulated diverse experience in the hospitality and event coordination sectors. He worked as a Student Body President at Texas Tech University from 2012 to 2013 in Lubbock, Texas. At The Walt Disney Company, he served in Bell Services from 2010 to 2011 in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, Alex held positions at SeaWorld, including Events Coordinator from 2009 to 2010 and Husbandry Assistant in 2008, both in San Antonio, Texas.
Education: Texas Tech University
Alex Alston studied at Texas Tech University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management (RHIM). His academic tenure spanned from 2007 to 2013. During his time at Texas Tech, Alex also took on the leadership role of Student Body President, which provided him with unique insights and experiences in organizational management and student affairs.