Konstantinos I. Karipis
About Konstantinos I. Karipis
Konstantinos I. Karipis is the Supervisor of Market Operations at Expedia Group, with extensive experience in tourism planning and management.
Title: Supervisor, Market Operations
Konstantinos I. Karipis currently holds the position of Supervisor, Market Operations at Expedia Group. He has been in this role since 2018, operating out of Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic. This role leverages his extensive background in team leadership and market operations within the travel and tourism industry.
Professional Background at Expedia Group
Konstantinos has had a diverse career at Expedia Group, where he has undertaken various roles since 2016. His journey began as a Lodging Partner Associate I, followed by promotions through Associate II and III levels. In 2018, he briefly held the position of Team Lead before advancing to his current role as Supervisor, Market Operations. His work focuses on enhancing market operations and supporting the lodging partner services team.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Expedia Group, Konstantinos co-founded TripLander.com and YouTourism.travel, where he worked on tourism and hospitality ventures for several years. He also served as a Research Associate for the European Territorial Cooperation Programme (Greece – Bulgaria 2007-2013). Additionally, he has worked with the Hellenic Air Force and the IRIS Research Laboratory at the University of the Aegean. These roles have enriched his expertise in tourism planning, research, and service management.
Educational Background and Certifications
Konstantinos holds an MSc in Tourism Planning from the University of the Aegean, where he also completed a BA in Social Anthropology and History. He furthered his education in Hotel/Motel Administration and Management at Exitae, achieving a qualification in Tourism & Hospitality Management. Konstantinos also holds certifications in Kaizen, Kanban, and Hoshin Planning, demonstrating his proficiency in lean and agile operational processes.
Expertise in Tourism Planning and Management
Konstantinos has published multiple works in the field of tourism planning, management, and policy. His expertise is reflected in his approach to customer relationship management and marketing communications. He has developed and implemented effective strategies for key markets, contributing to significant improvements in team efficiency and customer satisfaction at Expedia Group.