As a passionate marketing strategist and emerging business developer, I bring a fresh perspective to the global travel and tourism industry. Having recently completed a Master’s in International Business from HEC Montreal, I am now focused on applying my expertise in marketing and strategic planning to help businesses navigate international markets and grow sustainably.With a solid background in tourism, event planning, and digital marketing, I have developed a broad skill set that is now evolving into business development. My previous roles allowed me to lead marketing campaigns, create compelling content, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Through these experiences, I gained insight into customer behavior, market trends, and the importance of strong partnerships in creating impactful travel experiences.Key strengths include:- Conducting market research and competitive analysis to identify business opportunities in the travel and tourism industry.- Crafting marketing strategies that highlight cultural authenticity and engage global audiences.- Collaborating with local entrepreneurs and cultural institutions to create immersive, community-based tourism experiences.- Managing digital marketing campaigns, from SEO-driven content creation to social media strategies that drive brand engagement.- Coordinating event logistics and travel arrangements, ensuring seamless execution and customer satisfaction.Now entering the field of business development, I am focused on helping travel companies expand into new markets by leveraging strategic marketing insights, partnerships, and sustainable business models. I am excited to continue learning, growing, and contributing to the future of global travel.Let’s connect if you’re looking for someone who combines marketing expertise with a growing focus on business development to drive impactful growth in the travel sector.
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Founder/ Business Development Specialist – Tourism StartupAuthentic Persia Apr 2018 - Dec 2023- Founded Authentic Persia, creating a platform that connects tourists with Iranian artists and intellectuals.- Designed and implemented the business model and strategic plan, driving business development activities, ensuring sustainable growth, and fostering effective partnerships.- Led the creation of thematic rural tours in Iran, incorporating cultural experiences, collaborating with local entrepreneurs, and engaging in R&D to promote community-based tourism and develop innovative… Show more - Founded Authentic Persia, creating a platform that connects tourists with Iranian artists and intellectuals.- Designed and implemented the business model and strategic plan, driving business development activities, ensuring sustainable growth, and fostering effective partnerships.- Led the creation of thematic rural tours in Iran, incorporating cultural experiences, collaborating with local entrepreneurs, and engaging in R&D to promote community-based tourism and develop innovative tour offerings.- Produced and optimized SEO-driven content on WordPress and leveraged artificial intelligence tools to increase brand visibility and online engagement.- Designed visually appealing promotional materials using Canva for social media platforms, increasing customer engagement through effective content marketing strategies.- Leveraged partnership marketing by collaborating with institutions such as the National Museum of Cultures (Mexico City) and the Association of Autodidact Artists (Tehran). Despite the challenges of the pandemic, organized the "Iranian Changemakers Women" webinar series, increasing viewership by 25% and amplifying Iranian women's voices, impacting global narratives.- Spearheaded the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple high-profile events, including the "Iranian Changemakers Women" webinar series, managing all event logistics, speaker coordination, and digital marketing efforts. Show less -
Marketing Manager - Tourism IndustryFotros Tourism Company Dec 2019 - Aug 2022Tehran, Iran- Conducted comprehensive market research on local accommodations and services, performing comparative analysis to identify and collaborate with partners, aligning with the destination's branding and customer preferences. - Collaborated with multiple stakeholders to support a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) strategy, contributing to long-term growth initiatives.- Developed marketing strategies tailored to tourism campaigns and formulated promotional sales strategies.-… Show more - Conducted comprehensive market research on local accommodations and services, performing comparative analysis to identify and collaborate with partners, aligning with the destination's branding and customer preferences. - Collaborated with multiple stakeholders to support a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) strategy, contributing to long-term growth initiatives.- Developed marketing strategies tailored to tourism campaigns and formulated promotional sales strategies.- Produced tourism content for the website, social media channels, and promotional materials.- Supervised staff and guided the team in gathering crucial information and conducting market research, while providing support in coordinating tasks and ensuring efficient workflow.- Led the planning and execution of marketing campaigns, including a Persian Gastronomy initiative, leveraging channel marketing to drive customer engagement and brand awareness in emerging markets. - Executed ABM marketing to establish a B2B partnership with Spanish wholesalers and retailers. Show less -
Corporate Travel Consultant - Tourism IndustryMahoor Gasht May 2014 - Nov 2019Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran- Crafted communication strategies that enhanced the company's brand positioning and external outreach. - Created KPIs and metrics to track the success of marketing initiatives and partnerships, providing actionable insights to inform strategic business decisions and optimize performance.- Conducted in-depth market research on the Mexican and Brazilian tourism markets to inform strategic business decisions and launched targeted B2B marketing campaigns, positioning the company as a… Show more - Crafted communication strategies that enhanced the company's brand positioning and external outreach. - Created KPIs and metrics to track the success of marketing initiatives and partnerships, providing actionable insights to inform strategic business decisions and optimize performance.- Conducted in-depth market research on the Mexican and Brazilian tourism markets to inform strategic business decisions and launched targeted B2B marketing campaigns, positioning the company as a preferred collaboration partner and enhancing its brand voice. - Managed external communications and oversaw event logistics at the FITUR International Tourism Exhibition, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of marketing efforts. - Utilized digital marketing and outbound marketing techniques, and tracked key performance indicators.- Coordinated and directed group travel arrangements for high-profile clients, overseeing all aspects of event logistics, travel itineraries, and accommodation bookings for international conferences, resulting in successful execution and positive client feedback. Show less
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Assistant Travel Manager - Hospitality IndustryHomasoon Travel Sep 2010 - Mar 2014Tehran, Iran- Created content for promotional brochures, highlighting the culture and traditions of various destinations.- Determined and established office procedures and routines.- Assisted the product marketing director with the sales enablement of luggage products, including logistics coordination to ensure timely product distribution.- Attended industry conferences, networking events, and technology-based forums, actively learning about technologies, engaging with industry leaders, staying… Show more - Created content for promotional brochures, highlighting the culture and traditions of various destinations.- Determined and established office procedures and routines.- Assisted the product marketing director with the sales enablement of luggage products, including logistics coordination to ensure timely product distribution.- Attended industry conferences, networking events, and technology-based forums, actively learning about technologies, engaging with industry leaders, staying informed on the latest innovations, and building valuable connections within the tourism community.- Provided excellent customer-facing advice by building trust and maintaining effective client communication, leading to a 10% increase in word-of-mouth referrals. Show less
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Cultural Tour GuideIran Travel Feb 2012 - Dec 2013I was working with Iran Travel agency that has their office in Barcelona, they provide different cultural trips to Iran mainly for Catalan people of Spain and I used to accompany their groups usually 3 times a year -
Cultural Tour GuidIran Hrc May 2012 - Nov 2013Tehran Province, IranIran HRC is an active cultural tour operators that I worked with them during 2018 in the fields of their incoming tours in Iran with Portuguese and Spanish people. -
Cultural Tour GuideOriente Viajes Jan 2012 - Nov 2013I used to work as a freelancer cultural tour guide of incoming tours with Oriente Viajes that has Spanish speaking clients and also they are active in holding cultural events in Madrid in Persepolis center. They are deferentially experts in historic and artistic projects dealing with Persia. -
Cultural Tour GuideGhoghnos Travel Agency Mar 2012 - Jul 2013Tehran Province, IranGhoghnous Travel Agency is one of the most famous Iranian travel agency that is active in incoming and outgoing tours, I had the honor to corporate with them for their Malaysian groups to lead them in their classical routes in Iran
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Tourism And Travel Services Management
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