Samantha Warfield
About Samantha Warfield
Samantha Warfield is a Senior Market Manager in Account Management at Expedia Group, based in Los Angeles, California.
Title and Current Position
Samantha Warfield holds the title of Senior Market Manager - Account Management at Expedia Group. She has been in this role since 2022. This position is based in Los Angeles, California, where she is responsible for managing key accounts and optimizing partner hotel performance through various initiatives. Her role entails the critical task of participating in internal market review meetings, analyzing weekly reports, and liaising between partner hotels and Expedia Group teams.
Career at Expedia Group
Samantha Warfield has had an extensive career at Expedia Group, spanning multiple roles and locations. She began as a Market Associate in Bellevue HQ from 2016 to 2018. She then moved to the Greater Los Angeles Area in 2018, continuing her role as Market Associate. She progressed to an Associate Market Manager in Los Angeles from 2018 to 2019, and later in Napa & Sonoma Valley for 9 months in 2019. Her trajectory includes roles as Market Manager in the San Francisco Bay Area - Silicon Valley from 2019 to 2021, Los Angeles from 2021 to 2022, and currently as a Senior Market Manager since 2022.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Expedia Group, Samantha Warfield gained diverse experience in the hospitality industry. She worked in various capacities at Washington State University, Marriott International, and Gene Juarez Salons & Spas. Notably, she served as a Front of House Catering employee and Carlitas Food Service worker at Washington State University. She also completed internships as a Front Operations Intern at Seattle Waterfront Marriott and a Front Desk Intern at Courtyard by Marriott. Additionally, she worked as a Guest Reservations employee and Spa Hostess at Gene Juarez Salons & Spas.
Educational Background
Samantha Warfield has a strong educational background in hospitality management. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Hospitality Administration/Management from Washington State University, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also completed Hospitality Commercial Strategy Training at Mark Up Hospitality from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she attended Florence University of the Arts for a study abroad program in 2015. Her foundational education was completed at Issaquah High School, where she studied from 2008 to 2012.
Industry Involvement
Samantha Warfield actively participates in various industry-related activities. She gives presentations and attends travel industry events to represent Expedia Group. She is involved in establishing relationships with local tourism agencies and organizations to enhance collaboration with partner hotels. This involvement is crucial in communicating the Expedia Group value proposition to external stakeholders and ensuring strong partnerships within the hotel and tourism sector.