Elaine Bao

Elaine Bao is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sales and marketing within the hospitality industry, currently serving as the Regional Director of Sales for China at Meliá Hotels International since August 2013. Elaine has developed and executed comprehensive sales and marketing strategies, managed communications with various stakeholders, and led digital initiatives across the Asia Pacific region in previous roles, including Head of Digital Sales & Marketing and Regional E-commerce Manager. Elaine's background includes significant positions at Sheraton Shanghai Complex, Ctrip, and Hotel Nikko Shanghai, where Elaine excelled in channel distribution, e-commerce management, and partnership development. Elaine holds a Master's degree in Hotel and Tourism Management from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, a certification in Sustainability Studies from Tsinghua University, and has completed MBA Essentials at the University of Toronto.