Journey Mentor Elevates Travel Industry Expert Kholoud Abulkheir to Lead Global Sales and Marketing

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Journey Mentor, a pioneering travel-tech firm revolutionizing the travel landscape, proudly unveils the selection of Kholoud Abulkheir, a distinguished figure in the travel sector, as its new Global Director for Sales and Marketing. With nearly two decades of invaluable experience in diverse senior roles across the travel industry, Kholoud brings a wealth of expertise to the table.

In her capacity as Global Director of Sales and Marketing, Kholoud will collaborate closely with the commercial team to drive the company’s service offerings, expand its clientele, boost sales, and enhance Journey Mentor’s footprint within the travel industry.

Commenting, Kholoud Abulkheir said: “I am excited to join Journey Mentor
and begin contributing to the growth of the business as an integral part of the
commercial team. Journey Mentor’s enhanced suite of technologies and
solutions compared to legacy technologies currently available to the travel
industry are gaining real traction across the entire travel ecosystem. I am
looking forward to working with my colleagues and our suppliers.”

Before her tenure with Journey Mentor, Kholoud held the prestigious role of Head of Aviation Solutions at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for nearly ten years. During this period, she led a team of Aviation Solutions Managers operating across more than 70 countries in the Middle East and Africa. Her responsibilities encompassed a wide-ranging portfolio, spanning from commercial applications for passenger and cargo services to airport data intelligence, along with consulting, training, publishing, strategic partnerships, and financial settlement services. Additionally, Kholoud served as the regional and area head overseeing IATA Marketing and Commercial Services (MACS), facilitating collaboration between IATA and prominent aviation industry stakeholders.

Her career also included significant roles such as Director for Strategic Development and Communications at Airport International Group (AIG), a distinguished Jordanian consortium with extensive experience in airport construction and management on both regional and international fronts. At AIG, Kholoud was instrumental in driving new business development initiatives at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), contributing to the airport’s ongoing success and expansion in collaboration with AIG’s airline partners and stakeholders in the tourism sector.

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