Sabrina Weitner Carvalhote
About Sabrina Weitner Carvalhote
Sabrina Weitner Carvalhote is the Market Manager Portugal at Expedia, Inc., with extensive experience in account management and market strategy development for the Portuguese market.
Professional Experience at Expedia, Inc.
Sabrina Weitner Carvalhote has been working at Expedia, Inc. as the Market Manager for Portugal since 2013. In this role, she oversees and develops market strategies, focusing specifically on the Portuguese market. Her responsibilities include enhancing business relations through effective online sales strategies and generating revenue via innovative e-commerce solutions. Sabrina's position in Seattle, Washington, places her at the heart of Expedia's operations, allowing her to leverage resources and networks to drive business growth in Portugal.
Previous Role at Petchey Leisure
Before joining Expedia, Inc., Sabrina worked at Petchey Leisure as the Group OTA Account Manager for Portugal and Spain from 2012 to 2013. During her tenure, she managed online travel agency accounts, developing strategies to boost sales and improve customer relations. Additionally, Sabrina worked at Petchey Leisure from 2000 to 2002 in a front office role, where she honed her customer service and operational skills in Portugal.
Account Management at Booking.com
Sabrina Weitner Carvalhote served as the Account Manager for Hotels in South and Islands Portugal at Booking.com from 2006 to 2012. Based in the Netherlands, she was responsible for managing hotel accounts, conducting workshops, and delivering presentations to enhance sales and communication strategies. Her role focused on trends analysis and business development, contributing significantly to the company's growth in the Portuguese market.
Education in Travel Services and Tourism
Sabrina studied Travel Services Management and Tourism at Escola Profissional Gil Eanes from 1997 to 2000. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in managing travel services and understanding the tourism industry. Before that, she attended Escola Internacional Do Algarve from 1986 to 1995, where she completed her earlier education.
Early Career in Tourism and Hospitality
In the early stages of her career, Sabrina worked in various roles within the tourism and hospitality sectors. She served as a Tour Guide at Best Day Travel in Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico, from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, she worked as a Sales and Tour Guide at Pal Promotions from 2004 to 2006. Earlier, from 2002 to 2003, she worked in the front office at Vila Galé Hotéis in Campo Grande, Lisboa, Portugal. These roles equipped her with firsthand experience in customer service, sales, and operations.