Akash Tiwari

Steered key account relationships and commercial development for 30 global travel and tourism brands across flagship trade exhibition platforms. Structured strategic contracts, including Revenue Share Agreements, yielding a 12% gain in premium contracts.

Directed international sales for Travel SaaS solutions, driving API integrations, channel expansion, and distribution optimization for overseas clients. Advised on airline partnerships, B2B distribution, and commercial strategy across OTA, TMC, and corporate travel segments.

Guided airline partnership strategy across 22 international markets, generating $1.5M in gross commercial contract value. Deployed AI/ML-driven solutions to customize commercial offers and optimize yield for 14 global airline partners, achieving a 6% increase in partner network growth.

Operated affiliate and partnership-based sales through B2C online initiatives, improving commercial yields through cost-saving measures and aligned pricing strategies. Streamlined team collaboration and led a cross-departmental revenue optimization team of 6 members.

Spearheaded global market expansion through B2C & B2B partnership expansion, growing the active partner ecosystem by 11% and onboarding over 30 new strategic partners within 12 months. Cultivated affiliate and metasearch partnerships, executing co-marketing initiatives that drove a 5-8% sustained sales growth rate.

Managed global Affiliate and Metasearch networks, leveraging data analytics through Power BI to optimize traffic sources and boost booking conversion rates by 8% covering 07 countries. Onboarded 10 new white-label and API distribution partners, expanding regional market reach and generating over $500K in annual partnership revenue.

Promoted to Senior Manager based on consistent delivery of 3% growth in overall bookings yield and 6% improvement in partner satisfaction metrics. Secured 10 significant Travel trade alliance agency contracts, scaling 08% increase in deal volume by leveraging expertise in travel technology setup.

Negotiated and structured commercial distribution contracts with over top 50 travel partners, growing contract value by 7% through C-suite engagements and API integration. Secured and retained long-term client partnerships, achieving a 95% retention rate through consultative sales and C-suite relationship building.

Diploma in Travel & Tourism from IATA Geneva.

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Commerce from Delhi University.