Karina Borges
About Karina Borges
Karina Borges is a Senior Account Manager at Expedia, Inc. with extensive experience in the travel industry, particularly in Latin America.
Company
Karina Borges is currently employed at Expedia, Inc. in Sao Paulo where she has been working since 2014. In her role, she focuses on the Latin America (LATAM) market, managing strategic partnerships and growth initiatives. Her responsibilities include driving the EPS product and service strategy for partnerships across the region.
Title
Karina Borges holds the position of Senior Account Manager – LATAM at Expedia, Inc. Her role requires her to manage strategic partnerships with various stakeholders including OTAs, suppliers, TMCs, and retail agencies.
Education and Expertise
Karina Borges achieved a Post Graduate degree from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, where she studied from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism from Universidade Anhembi Morumbi, completed between 1996 and 1999. Her academic background in business and tourism has equipped her with the necessary skills to excel in the travel industry.
Background
Karina Borges has had an extensive career in the travel and hospitality industry. She previously held the position of Global Director of Sales at Pegasus Solutions from 2006 to 2014. Prior to that, she served as Membership Development Manager – South America at Best Western International from 2004 to 2005 and as a Sales Executive at MICROS-Fidelio from 2003 to 2004. Her early career included a role as Revenue & Yield Manager at Utell International from 1998 to 2002.
Achievements
With over two decades of experience, Karina Borges has managed strategic partnerships, implemented growth initiatives, and driven product and service strategies. Her extensive travel and remote working have allowed her to gain valuable insights into the travel industry across major Latin American countries. She has demonstrated a strong ability to manage negotiations and ensure profitable operations in various roles throughout her career.