Nelson Almeida
About Nelson Almeida
Nelson Almeida serves as the Head of Account Management for Portugal and Spain at Travelport, where he has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in the travel and tourism industry, he has held various roles at Travelport since 1999, including Strategic Account Manager and Sales Manager, and has a strong background in business administration with a focus on tourism.
Current Role in Account Management
Nelson Almeida serves as the Head of Account Management for Portugal and Spain at Travelport. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in Lisbon, Portugal. In this role, he leads account management teams and focuses on enhancing relationships with travel partners to optimize their revenue and market responsiveness.
Previous Experience at Travelport
Nelson Almeida has a significant tenure at Travelport, where he has worked in various roles since 1999. His positions include Customer Services Executive, Account Manager, Sales Manager for Cape Verde, Deputy Sales Manager, and Strategic Account Manager. His cumulative experience at Travelport spans over two decades, during which he has developed expertise in B2B aggregation technology and implemented advanced technology solutions for travel partners.
Educational Background
Nelson Almeida studied Business Administration and Management with a specialization in Tourism and Leisure at IMF Business School, where he earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2019 to 2020. He also attended Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa and Universidad Nebrija, where he focused on Business Administration and Management with a general tourism specialization, further enhancing his qualifications in the travel and tourism sector.
Expertise in Travel Technology
Nelson Almeida possesses a deep understanding of B2B aggregation technology within the travel and tourism industry. His extensive experience includes leading initiatives that enable travel partners to leverage technology for increased revenue and improved market entry speed. His strategic approach has been instrumental in driving technological advancements in the sector.
Leadership in Account Management
In his current role, Nelson Almeida has demonstrated strong leadership in managing account teams across multiple regions, particularly in Portugal and Spain. His focus on maximizing revenue for travel partners reflects his commitment to fostering successful partnerships and driving growth in the travel industry.