Stephanie Smith
About Stephanie Smith
Stephanie Smith is a Business Development Manager at Expedia Group, specializing in Travel Ads, with a background in sales and events management across various hospitality and travel companies.
Current Title and Role
Stephanie Smith currently holds the position of Business Development Manager - TravelAds at Expedia Group. She has been in this role since 2021 and is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. As a Business Development Manager, she is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key partners, driving business growth, and overseeing TravelAds initiatives.
Previous Experience at Expedia Group
Prior to her current role, Stephanie worked as a Market Manager at Expedia Group from 2018 to 2021, also based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. During her three-year tenure in this position, she managed regional markets, developed strategic partnerships, and contributed to market growth and performance.
Early Career in Hospitality and Sales
Stephanie's career began in the hospitality industry, where she held various roles, including Events Coordinator at Hand Picked Hotels (2010-2011), Senior Events Executive at Apex Hotels (2011-2012), and Sales Account Manager at The Scotsman Hotel (2012-2013). She later served as Sales Office Manager at Aurora Hotel Collection from 2013 to 2014 in Falkirk, Scotland.
Sales and Business Development Roles
Stephanie transitioned to sales and business development roles, serving as UK Sales Account Manager at The Travel Corporation from 2014 to 2017. She then became Sales Manager at Mercat Tours Ltd from 2017 to 2018, before joining Expedia Group.
Education Background in Entertainment and Events Management
Stephanie Smith holds a BA (Hons) in Entertainment and Events Management from Glasgow Caledonian University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. This educational background provided her with the foundation for her early career in the events and hospitality industry.