Tapan Karambelkar
About Tapan Karambelkar
Tapan Karambelkar serves as the Commercial Account Manager - Pacific at Travelport, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Science and an MBA, and has over 15 years of experience in key account management across various sectors, including hospitality and tourism.
Work at Travelport
Tapan Karambelkar has been serving as the Commercial Account Manager for the Pacific region at Travelport since 2019. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, he has focused on managing key accounts and developing business strategies tailored to the unique needs of clients in the travel sector. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience to enhance client relationships and drive revenue growth within the Pacific market.
Education and Expertise
Tapan Karambelkar holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Media Technology and Business from Kingston University, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Otago, completing his studies from 2013 to 2014. His academic background supports his expertise in key account management, particularly in the Pacific region, and contributes to his understanding of the intersection between technology and business.
Background in Hospitality and Tourism
Tapan Karambelkar has over 15 years of professional experience across various industries, including hospitality, tourism, and software as a service (SaaS). His career includes significant roles such as Director at Manas Hospitality Pvt Ltd in India and Project Consultant at Real Journeys in New Zealand. He transitioned to the travel sector in 2022, bringing a wealth of knowledge from his previous positions, including his time as an Account Manager at Booking.com.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current position at Travelport, Tapan Karambelkar held several key roles. He worked as a Product Manager at Tomahawk from 2015 to 2017 and as an Account Manager at Booking.com from 2017 to 2019. His earlier experience includes a brief tenure as a Project Consultant at Real Journeys in 2014. His diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the travel and hospitality industries.