William Ottone
About William Ottone
William Ottone is an Area Manager for Italy North Resorts at Expedia, Inc. He studied Economics at the University of Milan - Bicocca and has extensive experience in the travel and hospitality industry.
Title
William Ottone holds the position of Area Manager at Expedia, Inc., overseeing Italy North Resorts. His responsibilities include managing resort partnerships and driving business growth in this region.
Education and Expertise
William Ottone earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Milan - Bicocca, where he studied from 1999 to 2002. His educational background in economics has equipped him with a strong foundation in financial and market analysis, essential for his roles in management and strategic planning.
Professional Background
William Ottone has an extensive background in the travel and hospitality industry. He is currently an Area Manager at Expedia, Inc., based in Seattle, Washington, focusing on Italy North Resorts since 2018. Previously, he served as a Market Manager in Phuket at Expedia, Inc., from 2015 to 2016. He has also held key positions such as Head of Contracting at Hotelbeds Group and Head of Travel and Accommodation at Groupon. His earlier career includes roles at Agoda, Siam Hotel, and Video Media Advertising.
Previous Roles and Experience
William Ottone's career spans various roles in different locations. He served as Head of Contracting for Thailand and Indochina at Hotelbeds Group in 2014, enhancing his expertise in regional contracting. At Groupon, he was Head of Travel and Accommodation in Thailand from 2013 to 2014. From 2011 to 2013, he worked as Senior Market Manager at Agoda in Singapore. He also managed Siam Hotel as General Manager from 2007 to 2009, and started his career as a Sales Manager at Video Media Advertising from 2005 to 2007.