Gavin Burns
About Gavin Burns
Gavin Burns is a Senior Manager of Lodging Strategic Partners at Expedia Group with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, having previously worked at Accor in various roles.
Current Role at Expedia Group
Gavin Burns currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Lodging Strategic Partners at Expedia Group. He began this role in 2020 and is responsible for managing strategic partnerships within the lodging sector. His work involves overseeing key relationships and ensuring alignment with business objectives, leveraging his extensive experience in the hospitality industry.
Previous Experience at Expedia Group
Before his current role, Gavin Burns has had an extensive career at Expedia Group. He served as a Senior Manager, Lodging Strategic Partners from 2018 to 2019 in Sydney, Australia. Prior to that, he was the Revenue Manager for Lodging Strategic Partners from 2015 to 2020, also in Sydney. Additionally, he held the position of Associate Market Manager from 2012 to 2015. These roles have provided him with a strong foundation in revenue management and market strategy.
Experience at Accor
Gavin Burns has a significant tenure at Accor, where he held various roles over the years. From 2010 to 2012, he was a Revenue Manager and Reservations Sales Supervisor at Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach. He also worked as a Group and Reservations Sales Agent and Group Events Coordinator at The Menzies Sydney from 2008 to 2010. Earlier, he was a Graduate Management Trainee at Accor's Darling Harbour Hotels from 2007 to 2008 and a Hotel Assistant Manager and Team Leader at Mercure Broome from 2006 to 2007. His career began as a Food and Beverage Attendant at Accor's Sydney Olympic Park Hotels from 2004 to 2006.
Educational Background
Gavin Burns studied at The Northern Sydney Institute - TAFE NSW, where he pursued Management and Human Resources and achieved a Diploma of Management in 2013. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate II in Hospitality Operations from TAFE. These educational qualifications have equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge for his roles in management and hospitality.