Radia Addington
About Radia Addington
Radia Addington is a Lodging Content Associate at Expedia Group with extensive experience in sales and event management within the hospitality industry.
Lodging Content Associate at Expedia Group
Radia Addington currently holds the position of Lodging Content Associate at Expedia Group. She has been with the company since 2018, based in the Paris Area, France. In this role, she focuses on managing and curating lodging content for Expedia's vast online travel platform. This position involves working closely with hotel partners to ensure accurate and engaging content, contributing significantly to Expedia Group's overall user experience and customer satisfaction.
Previous Experience at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Before joining Expedia Group, Radia Addington served as the Sales & Event Manager at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group for seven months in 2017. Located in the Marrakech Prefecture, Morocco, this role required her to coordinate sales strategies and manage events for the prestigious hotel chain. Her responsibilities included liaising with clients, organizing large-scale events, and contributing to the hotel's revenue growth.
Sales Manager at Royal Palm Marrakech Beachcomber Hotels
From 2014 to 2016, Radia Addington worked as a Sales Manager at Royal Palm Marrakech Beachcomber Hotels. Over her two-year tenure, she focused on enhancing sales performance and establishing strong client relationships. Her role was crucial in promoting the hotel's brand and driving business success in a competitive market.
Co-Founder & Managing Director at Safran Travel Boutique
Radia Addington co-founded Safran Travel Boutique in New Delhi, India, and served as the Managing Director from 2008 to 2012. As a co-founder, she was instrumental in establishing the travel boutique and overseeing its operations. Her leadership was pivotal in shaping the company’s strategic direction and growth during its formative years.
Education in Tourism and Sustainable Development
Radia Addington has a robust academic background in tourism and sustainable development. She holds a Master 2 in Tourisme et Aménagement Durable du Territoire from Université Paul Valéry (Montpellier III), completed in 2008. Additionally, she studied at Universitat Rovira i Virgili under the Erasmus program for Nouvelles Formes de Tourisme in 2006. Earlier, she completed a Licence Professionnelle in Gestion Internationale du Tourisme et du Patrimoine at Université de Cergy-Pontoise in 2006, and a BTS in Animation et Gestion Touristique Locale (AGTL) from ESHOTEL Lille in 2005.