Simone Portaluri
About Simone Portaluri
Simone Portaluri serves as the Regional Sales Manager for the Italian Market at Little Hotelier, leveraging extensive experience in sales and business development within the hospitality sector. With a background in management and a passion for travel, Portaluri has held various roles at SiteMinder and other notable companies, contributing to strategies that enhance online distribution for accommodation providers.
Current Role at Little Hotelier
Simone Portaluri serves as the Regional Sales Manager for the Italian Market at Little Hotelier since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing sales strategies tailored to the needs of accommodation providers in Italy. Based in Rome, she contributes to the regional sales strategy and works on maximizing online distribution while reducing commission costs.
Previous Experience at SiteMinder
Simone Portaluri has held multiple roles at SiteMinder, including Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, Business Development Manager for EMEA Eastern Europe, and Senior Business Consultant. Her tenure at SiteMinder spanned from 2018 to 2022, during which she worked in London, United Kingdom. She gained experience in managing teams and enhancing online distribution strategies for accommodation providers.
Educational Background
Simone Portaluri studied at Les Roches Marbella International School of Hotel Management from 2012 to 2015, where she focused on Business Administration and Management. She completed training in Food & Beverage, Kitchen, and Management. Prior to that, she attended Muscat International School from 2010 to 2012, where she achieved A Levels in Business/Commerce.
Experience in Hospitality Management
Simone has a background in hospitality management, having worked in various roles prior to her positions at SiteMinder and Little Hotelier. She served as a Guest Relations Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton and as an Assistant Front Office Manager at Threadneedles Hotel, Autograph Collection. These roles contributed to her understanding of customer service and operational management in the hospitality sector.
Passion for Travel
Simone Portaluri has a strong passion for travel, which she considers the best form of education. This interest not only enriches her personal experiences but also informs her professional approach in the hospitality and sales sectors.