Apurva Pratap

Apurva Pratap currently serves as the Senior Director of Lodging Account Management for EMEA and APAC at Expedia Group since January 2024. Prior to this role, Apurva was the Managing Director at Cycas Hospitality from May 2021 to June 2023, overseeing the operation of 40 hotels and the opening of 11 new properties. As Chief Customer Officer at The Social Hub from August 2018 to February 2021, significant improvements in revenue, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency were achieved. Apurva's extensive experience at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) spanned from 2009 to 2018, with progressive roles culminating as Vice President of Sales, Revenue, Distribution & Marketing for Europe, noted for consistent overperformance. Previous professional experience includes pivotal positions at Starbucks, McKinsey & Company, UBS, ANZ, and The Meadows Holidays & Resorts Ltd. Apurva holds an MBA in Finance & General Management from Duke University and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Mumbai.