Jun Watanabe

Jun Watanabe is a seasoned professional in travel industry sales with extensive experience across various hotels and organizations. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Travel Industry Sales at the California Academy of Sciences since March 2017, Jun previously held significant positions such as Housing Director at Convention Housing Partners, and Director of Sales at Hotel Diva and Hotel Union Square. Additional roles include Senior Sales Manager at Stanford Court Hotel and Manager of International Business Travel at Hotel Nikko San Francisco. Jun's career began as Operations Manager at Trans Pacific Travel Inc. and includes a foundational period at Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants in various sales and managerial capacities. With a strong background in contract negotiation, client relationship management, and strategic sales project implementation, Jun is dedicated to maximizing revenue and enhancing hotel performance.