Hallette Smyth
About Hallette Smyth
Hallette Smyth is a Project Manager at Hotel Engine, with a background in tourism management and extensive experience in operations and logistics. She has worked in various roles within the travel industry, including positions at Argosy Cruises, Semester at Sea, and Expedia.
Current Role at Hotel Engine
Hallette Smyth has been serving as a Project Manager at Hotel Engine since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various projects within the organization, leveraging her skills in cross-departmental facilitation to ensure effective coordination and management across teams. Her experience in project management contributes to the company's operational efficiency and project success.
Previous Experience at Semester at Sea
Prior to her current position, Hallette Smyth held multiple roles at Semester at Sea / ISE. She served as the Director of Operations & Logistics from 2016 to 2021, managing logistical aspects of the program. Additionally, she worked as a ship operations coordinator for 10 months in 2016, and as an administrative assistant and homecoming liaison for 6 months in the same year. Her diverse roles at Semester at Sea provided her with extensive experience in operations and event management.
Educational Background
Hallette Smyth earned a Master’s Degree in Tourism Management from Colorado State University, where she studied from 2015 to 2016. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from Seattle Pacific University, completing her studies from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background supports her career in project management and tourism.
Work History at Argosy Cruises and Expedia
Hallette Smyth began her career in the tourism industry as a Tour Guide and Deckhand at Argosy Cruises in 2009, where she worked for 11 months. She later joined Expedia as a Content Management Specialist from 2011 to 2014, gaining valuable experience in content management and customer engagement. These roles contributed to her understanding of the travel and tourism sectors.
Advocacy for Sustainable Travel
Hallette Smyth advocates for sustainable travel, emphasizing its importance in promoting peace and understanding through travel, tourism, and study abroad programs. Her commitment to sustainability reflects her values and influences her professional approach within the tourism industry.