Luís Filipe Garcia

Luís Filipe Garcia has had a diverse and extensive work experience in the hospitality industry. Luís has held various management positions in different hotels and companies, showcasing their expertise in sales, business development, and team leadership.

Starting from the most recent, Luís worked as the Head of Sales Hotels & Resorts at Discovery Hotel Management, where they were responsible for the sales and revenue growth of multiple properties in Portugal. Before that, they served as the Director of Sales at Real Hotels Group, overseeing the global sales of 15 hotel units.

Prior to their role at Real Hotels Group, Luís worked as the Deputy Director of Sales at SANA Hotels and founded their own consultancy firm, Luís Filipe Garcia - Consultoria. Luís also had the experience of being the Director of Sales at Iberostar Group, where they managed the sales strategies for a new 5-star hotel in Lisbon.

Earlier in their career, Luís held the position of Global Sales Manager Corporate - Portugal & France at Minor Hotels, where they developed partnerships and implemented sales strategies. Luís also worked at Tivoli Hotels & Resorts, where they served as a Business Development Manager and an Account Executive Corporate & MI.

Prior to their time at Tivoli Hotels & Resorts, Luís had roles at PepeWorld, Polis Viagens e Turismo, and Novas Ideias - Viagens e Turismo, where they gained experience in project management, commercial agreements, and travel coordination.

Throughout their career, Luís has demonstrated strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a proven track record of achieving growth and profitability for the companies they have worked with.

Luís Filipe Garcia's education history shows a focus on the tourism industry and leadership development. In 1993, they attended Escola Secundária de Cascais, where they completed their secondary education. In 1998, they pursued a Technical Course in Environmental & Rural Tourism at EPDRA. Later, in 2002, they participated in a Training Course for Trainers at ENGIAREA.

In recent years, from 2021 to 2022, Luís Filipe Garcia enrolled in several short-term courses at Escolas do Turismo de Portugal. These courses covered various topics such as Revenue Management, Google Mobile Services, Market Analysis & Business Structure in Marketing, and High-Impact Leadership.

In addition to their formal education, Luís Filipe Garcia has obtained several certifications. In 2021, they earned certifications in Revenue Management and Revenue Management & Direct Channel from Turismo de Portugal. Luís also acquired a Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Certificate from Coursera in 2023.

Overall, Luís Filipe Garcia has continually expanded their knowledge and skills in the tourism industry, with a focus on revenue management and leadership.