VP, Hotel Platforms

Founded in 2017, TripArc is a $750 million privately held company powers the top Travel Agencies and Tour Operators in North America. Our expansive and growing network empowers seamless access to a comprehensive range of travel options and services globally with over $750 million transactions annually - all at the industry’s best rates.

As an industry leader in technology, purchasing, finance, HR and marketing, we know how to deliver solutions to travel professionals in the most effective way possible. With deep experience in partnering with two leading brands in the luxury travel space – Kensington Tours and Travel Edge – TripArc has real insight into the needs of tour operators and travel agencies today.

TripArc’s goals are simple. To make our network of over 1400 travel entities more profitable, efficient and help them create truly unique travel for their clients.

TripArc is seeking an accomplished leader to serve as Vice President, Hotel Platform, a pivotal role tasked with shaping the strategic direction, development, and financial success of our innovative hotel booking platform. This industry-leading solution empowers luxury travel advisors by providing seamless access to premium hotel inventory, exclusive rates, and advanced booking capabilities. The successful candidate will drive revenue growth, enhance platform adoption, and ensure TripArc remains a competitive force in the luxury travel sector.

This position demands a seasoned professional with extensive hotel industry knowledge and proven expertise in hotel booking technology. The Vice President will lead the evolution of our hotel module into a premier booking tool, delivering exceptional value to luxury travel advisors and strengthening partnerships with top-tier hotel suppliers.

Key Responsibilities 
•    Strategic Oversight: Develop and implement a comprehensive vision for the hotel booking platform, aligning with the needs of luxury travel advisors and their high-net-worth clients. 
•    Financial Stewardship: Manage the platform’s profit and loss statement, driving revenue optimization and ensuring sustained profitability. 
•    Product Leadership: Collaborate with product, engineering, and user experience teams to deliver a robust, innovative platform that sets new benchmarks for functionality and usability. 
•    Industry Insight: Monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and technological advancements to maintain the platform’s leadership position. 
•    Partnership Development: Work closely with sales and marketing teams to maximize platform utilization, while cultivating strong relationships with hotel executives and key industry stakeholders. 
•    Operational Integrity: Oversee platform operations, ensuring rate accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to industry best practices. 
•    Analytical Decision-Making: Utilize performance data and user analytics to refine platform features, pricing strategies, and business approaches. 
•    Cross-Functional Integration: Partner with other TripArc divisions to align the hotel platform with broader organizational objectives and initiatives.

Qualifications 
•    Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. 
•    A minimum of 10 years of experience in the hotel industry, with a focus on technology-enabled booking platforms, revenue management, or strategic supplier relationships. 
•    Demonstrated leadership in a product-oriented environment, with a track record of delivering commercial success. 
•    In-depth knowledge of hotel distribution channels, booking technology, and the operational needs of luxury travel advisors. 
•    Exceptional negotiation and relationship management skills, with experience engaging senior hotel industry stakeholders. 
•    Proven ability to manage a profit and loss statement and drive revenue growth within a technology or platform business. 
•    Strong collaboration skills, with experience working alongside product, engineering, sales, and marketing teams. 
•    Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics to inform strategic decisions. 
•    Superior communication and presentation abilities, capable of engaging diverse audiences, from team members to executive leadership. 
•    A proactive, results-oriented approach, with an ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Why Join TripArc?
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the advancement of TripArc’s hotel booking platform, positioning it as the premier solution for luxury travel advisors globally. As Vice President, you will play a central role in shaping a tool that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of a sophisticated market, while contributing to TripArc’s mission of transforming the travel industry. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and innovation, and help us deliver a platform that redefines luxury travel.

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.