Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Lukas is a strategic travel business leader with 18+ years travel industry experience. His expertise encompasses travel product development, distribution, purchasing, and commercial strategies, along with the management and expansion of product portfolios aligned with business requirements. Holding a Global Business Leadership MBA and Cornell University Certificate in Advanced Hospitality Revenue Management, Lukas excels in building successful travel products and partnerships, delivering strong commercial performance. Specialized knowledge in Strategic Travel Partnerships, Sourcing, and Distribution, coupled with proficiency in Travel Technology, Travel Product Composition, and Revenue Management, positions him to become an invaluable asset in driving growth, optimizing operations, and delivering innovative travel solutions that enhance customer experiences. Lukas is passionate about and actively involved in conversations: > Travel Tech Leisure Supply and Distribution > Destination Product Development/Composition > Revenue Management
Led the implementation and delivery of a consumer-focused leisure tourism product supply for online distribution across designated channels. Delivered on KPIs for packages, hotels, and experiences throughout the Abu Dhabi emirate, including the hospitality sector, attractions, tours, and activities, while optimizing cross-selling opportunities. Directed product development and sourcing initiatives, exceeding partner acquisition KPIs as part of the client delivery. Coordinated marketing strategies targeting priority source markets, leveraging Abu Dhabi's tourism assets to maximize stakeholder exposure, drive synergies, and enhance commercial performance.
Responsible for a centralized solution of 400+ leisure suppliers with dnata travel group companies by developing and managing a network of product and service providers in Europe. As a single point of contact for hotel contracts on behalf of dnata's Middle East and UK-based businesses leveraged technology to achieve seamless business setup with hotel partners and destination management companies to drive revenue and room-night production.
Overall responsibility for the development and maintenance of dnata’s top quality product portfolio in Europe and North America based on buying trends in the Middle East market. Responsible for product evaluation and selection in accordance with requirements of lines of businesses to develop and offer a competitive product range.
Supplier management and contracting of Emirates Holidays’ product portfolio. Accommodation providers, travel packages, car rental, cruises. Management of relationships with destination suppliers/Government Tourism Offices at decision making and operational levels.