Raúl Castillo
About Raúl Castillo
Raúl Castillo is a Senior Geo Data and Touristic Regions Manager at Holidu, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in tourism and geodata management, having previously held positions at Vacasa, Bookiply, and other organizations in the Balearic region.
Work at Holidu
Raúl Castillo currently serves as the Senior Geo Data and Touristic Regions Manager at Holidu, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Palma, Islas Baleares, España, he is responsible for maintaining and improving the internal geographic data tool, optimizing the use of geodata across various departments. He has also implemented the 'Regional Approach' philosophy at Holidu, which enhances the integration and application of geodata within the company.
Previous Experience
Before joining Holidu, Raúl Castillo worked at Bookiply as Area Lead for the Balearic Islands from 2016 to 2022. During his tenure, he managed a team of 10 employees and led the company to become the leading direct provider in the vacation rental market in Mallorca and the Balearic region, overseeing over 2200 managed properties. He also served as Local Operations Manager at Vacasa for 10 months in 2016 and held various roles in tourism and technology-related positions at Alhsis, Lmental Sostenibilitat i Futur, and Recycl3R.
Education and Expertise
Raúl Castillo has a strong educational background in geography and tourism. He studied at Universidad de Granada, where he earned a Licenciado in Geography from 1996 to 2000. He furthered his studies with a Master's degree in SIG, Cartografía y Teledetección at Universidad de Alcalá in 2003. He also completed a Postgrado in Gestión y Planificación de Destinos Turísticos at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya from 2009 to 2010 and a Postitulo in Geomática at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in 2007.
Professional Development
Raúl Castillo has engaged in various professional roles that reflect his expertise in geodata and tourism. He worked as Técnico Superior de Medio Ambiente at Govern de les Illes Balears in 2011 and as Socio Consultor de Territorio, SIG y Turismo at Lmental Sostenibilitat i Futur from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he contributed to the field of geolocation and web mapping at Recycl3R from 2013 to 2017, further solidifying his technical skills and knowledge in the industry.