Mercedes Blanco

Mercedes Blanco currently serves as the Chief Partnerships Officer and Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at The Hotels Network since November 2021. Prior to this role, Mercedes held various positions at BCV, from December 2016 to October 2021, including Vice President of Sales - Americas and Vice President of International Business Development. Experience also includes serving as Sr Sales Manager for North America at Maritim Hotelgesellschaft mbH and Business Development Manager at Value Retail. Earlier roles include International Sales Manager at PortAventura Business & Events and marketing positions at Microsoft and AC Hotels by Marriott. Mercedes holds multiple degrees, including a PDP in Digital Marketing from Harvard University, a Master's in Tourism and Travel Services Management from IE Business School, and degrees in Marketing and International Relations from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya and Universidad Camilo José Cela, respectively.