Lata K
About Lata K
Lata K is a GDS and Business Travel Account Manager at SiteMinder in Sydney, Australia, with a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management. She has extensive experience in hotel distribution systems and has held various roles in the hospitality industry across the UK and Australia.
Work at SiteMinder
Lata K has been employed at SiteMinder as a GDS / Business Travel Account Manager since 2017. In this role, she focuses on optimizing hotel distribution systems and providing marketing solutions to enhance business growth for hotel clients. Her responsibilities include managing complex implementation projects and developing strategies tailored to the needs of the hospitality sector. Based in Sydney, Australia, she leverages her extensive experience in the industry to drive results for the company and its partners.
Education and Expertise
Lata K holds a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, which she obtained from 1996 to 1999. Her educational background provides a solid foundation in hotel and motel administration and management. She possesses strong expertise in Global Distribution Systems (GDS), Central Reservation Systems (CRS), Internet Booking Engines (IBE), Property Management Systems, and Channel Managers. This knowledge enables her to effectively support hotel businesses in optimizing their distribution strategies.
Background
Lata K has a diverse background in the hospitality industry, with experience in various roles across different organizations. She began her career as a Front Office Supervisor at QHotels - Stratford Manor in the United Kingdom from 2002 to 2005. She then worked as a Reservations Coordinator at Corus Hotels from 2005 to 2007, followed by a position as Cluster Reservations Supervisor at Barcelo Hotels & Resorts from 2007 to 2009. After that, she served as a Revenue & Distribution Executive at SilverNeedle® Hospitality Group in Sydney from 2014 to 2017 before joining SiteMinder.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Lata K has been involved in several key roles that highlight her capabilities in the hospitality sector. She has successfully managed complex implementation projects for hotel distribution systems and provided optimization strategies that have contributed to the growth of hotel businesses. Her experience in various capacities, including reservations and revenue management, showcases her comprehensive understanding of the industry's operational needs.