Thibault Catala

Founder & CEO, Catala Consulting | Shaping the next era of hospitality & revenue management with H2H innovation & AI

Vienna, Vienna, Austria

About

I am a hospitality professional with a background in hotel operations, revenue management, and advisory work, developed over more than a decade across multiple European markets. After graduating from hotel school, I worked in operational and revenue-focused roles, which gave me a practical understanding of how pricing, distribution, systems, and decision-making affect both performance and teams on the ground. In 2018, I founded Catala Consulting, an advisory firm supporting independent and boutique hotels with revenue strategy, performance analysis, and organisational clarity. The objective has consistently been to help owners and management teams make better decisions, supported by data, systems, and sound judgment. My work focuses on: - Translating complex information into clear, actionable recommendations - Designing structured revenue and performance frameworks - Supporting leadership teams under conditions of uncertainty and pressure - Aligning strategy, tools, and people in a coherent way Alongside consulting, I am involved in education and mentoring, working with hospitality professionals and students on revenue strategy, innovation, and decision-making processes. The emphasis is on rigor, structure, and long-term thinking rather than short-term tactics. Since 2018, Catala Consulting has supported more than 450 hotels across Europe, primarily in advisory, analytical, and strategic roles. Areas of experience: - Revenue management and pricing strategy - Performance analysis and forecasting - Distribution and systems assessment - Decision support for owners and leadership teams - Education and professional development Languages: - French (native) - English (fluent) - German (fluent) Contact: [email protected] catalaconsulting.co.uk

Experience

  • Founder & CEO at Catala Consulting
    May 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

    Founded and scaled Europe's leading outsourced revenue management agency, serving 450+ hotels across 15+ European markets, from independent boutiques to global brands. 📧 [email protected]

  • Founder & Podcast Host at HXD212
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    HXD212 is a podcast exploring what actually shapes the future of hospitality and beyond. Through unfiltered conversations with leaders, builders, and rebels, we dive into decision-making, innovation, and the tension between technology and human judgment. Each episode challenges conventional thinking and focuses on what truly drives progress.

  • Visiting Lecturer at Glion Institute of Higher Education
    Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Teaching hospitality's next generation of leaders on digital transformation, technology adoption, and strategic innovation. MSc Leading Digital Strategy

  • Expert Post Diploma at Hotel Management School Geneva | EHG
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    Teaching Post-Dip course: 7CG701 Technology, Trends & Emerging Innovations in the Hospitality Industry

  • Advisor at Katanox
    Jul 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 1 mo

    The direct booking API for the hospitality industry to unleash hotels and empower the next generation travel sellers to effortlessly accelerate hotel room sales through the Katanox marketplace