Vidar Ruud

Vidar Ruud has extensive experience in the hospitality and tourism industries, currently serving in Kundeservice at Norsk Tipping since June 2021. Prior positions include Hotellrådgiver Internasjonalt salg og SMB at Classic Norway Hotels for a brief period, and Key Account Manager International Sales at Thon Hotels, where employment ended due to COVID-19-related downsizing. Vidar spent a significant time at Scandic Hotels as an Account Manager/Sales Manager from February 2010 to March 2020, handling budget and revenue responsibilities for a portfolio of clients and developing customer strategies. Earlier positions include roles as a Sales Consultant at Tide Reiser AS, Sales Manager at Magiske Øyeblikk AS, and Sales Manager at Nordic Choice Hotels, along with experience as an Account Manager at HRG and a Sales Consultant at KILROY. Vidar holds a Bachelor of Tourism Management from the University of Hertfordshire and graduated from Norsk Reiselivshøyskole.