Kristine Richards

Kristine Richards has a diverse work experience in the hospitality industry. Kristine currently holds the position of VP Revenue + Distribution at Blueberry Hospitality since April 2022. Prior to this, they worked as an Independent Consultant from September 2020 to March 2022.

Kristine has held various roles at Hyatt Hotels Corporation from January 2019 to August 2020, including Global Head of Distribution + Revenue Operations and Global Director of Commercial Services + Global Contact Centers.

Before joining Hyatt, they worked at Two Roads Hospitality from September 2016 to November 2017, where they served as Vice President of Distribution + Revenue Technology and Corporate Director of Revenue Operations. Kristine was responsible for establishing standards and best practices for revenue team processes, systems, and technology in this role.

Kristine also gained experience at Commune Hotels + Resorts as a Corporate Director of Revenue Management Systems from September 2015 to September 2016 and at Interstate Hotels & Resorts as a Director of Revenue Management from May 2015 to September 2015.

Earlier in their career, they worked at SIXTY Hotels as a General Manager and Corporate Yield Manager from August 2013 to March 2015. Kristine also served as a Regional Yield Manager at Commune Hotels + Resorts from May 2013 to August 2013.

Kristine'scareer began at Thompson Hotels-Two Roads Hospitality, where they held various positions such as Front Office Manager + Revenue Manager at 6 Columbus, Rooms Division at Thompson Beverly Hills, and Rooms Division at Thompson Toronto from April 2010 to May 2013.

Kristine's earliest work experience was at Metropolitan Hotels, where they served in the Rooms Division from November 2008 to May 2010.

Kristine Richards completed their education in Hotel Management at George Brown College in 2007. Kristine also obtained a certification in Revenue Management from Cornell University, although the specific month and year of completion are not provided.