Akash Tiwari
Summary
Strategic Senior Leader with 17 years of experience in the global travel industry. Expertise in Affiliate Marketing, B2C Sales, and Meta-search management across international markets. Demonstrated success in managing comprehensive affiliate programs, enhancing partner recruitment, and optimizing payment structures to drive significant growth. Specialized in collaboration with financial institutions to acquire new customers and lower Cost Per Acquisition (CPA).
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Global Airline Strategy and Relations
Blueberry Travel Group
06.2024 - Current
- Direct global airline partnerships across 20+ markets, securing strategic agreements with 15 carriers to drive revenue.
- Standardized contracting frameworks using GDS and NDC distribution to improve negotiation speed by 10%.
- Delivered 7% improvement in fare efficiency through supplier diversification and optimized commercial strategies.
- Global Corporate Travel Solutions
AGM Commercials (Affiliate & Meta-Search Integration)
Yatra Online Pvt Ltd
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed Meta-searches across international landscapes, stabilizing pricing and improving booking performance.
- Partnered with financial institutions to develop new sales channels, achieving a lower Cost Per Acquisition (CPA).
- Directed commercial activities for affiliate system integrations, improving process clarity and commercial planning.
Head Commercial Expansion and Marketing
Easemytrip.com
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Strengthened B2C alliances through targeted partnerships, contributing to a 6% uplift in international market share.
- Reduced customer acquisition costs by 5% through CRM analytics and ROI-focused marketing campaigns.
- Optimized distribution efficiency and supplier engagement to support international market entry.
Head of Affiliates and Partnerships
Travelwings.com LLC (Satguru Travel Group)
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Scaled global affiliate programs and digital distribution, improving partner profit visibility by 10%.
- Managed operations across multiple international markets, driving a 12% increase in transaction volume via partner sales.
- Implemented a data-led partner management framework that improved lead quality and campaign transparency by 10%.
Sr. Manager Business Development
Yatra Online Pvt Ltd
02.2015 - 08.2020
- Launched a structured partner incentive framework that increased active sales participation by 12%.
- Managed a portfolio of INR 1.5 Cr, improving profitability through CRM-based performance tracking.
- Expanded supplier partnerships across India and SE Asia to strengthen product coverage.
Managerial Roles
Amadeus India | Johnson Controls | Qatar Airways
01.2001 - 01.2015
- Account Management: Managed major travel technology and corporate accounts, achieving 20% business growth through RFP wins.
- Sales Performance: Led sales teams to achieve steady revenue growth and a 90% client renewal rate for corporate accounts.
- Joint Campaigns: Coordinated airline marketing campaigns that boosted bookings by 7% and enhanced forecasting accuracy.
- Partner Alliances: Strengthened regional agency alliances, contributing to a 7% increase in the active partner base.
Education
B.Com (Honors) -
Delhi University
Diploma in Travel and Tourism -
IATA Geneva
Skills
- Global Affiliate Networks
- Salesforce CRM
- CRM Analytics
- Meta-search Optimization
- NDC
- CPA Reduction
- Profit Management
- Brand Protection
- Strategic partnerships
- Revenue optimization
- Market analysis
- Performance tracking
Custom Section
2001-2015, Managerial Roles, Amadeus India, Johnson Controls, Qatar Airways, Managed major travel technology and corporate accounts, achieving 20% business growth through RFP wins., Led sales teams to achieve steady revenue growth and a 90% client renewal rate for corporate accounts., Coordinated airline marketing campaigns that boosted bookings by 7% and enhanced forecasting accuracy., Strengthened regional agency alliances, contributing to a 7% increase in the active partner base.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/akash-t/
Certification
- Diploma and Travel and Tourism from IATA Geneva.
- Level [Number] [Area of certification]
- [Area of study] certified
Timeline
Head Global Airline Strategy and Relations
Blueberry Travel Group
06.2024 - Current
AGM Commercials (Affiliate & Meta-Search Integration)
Yatra Online Pvt Ltd
09.2023 - 05.2024
Head Commercial Expansion and Marketing
Easemytrip.com
09.2022 - 08.2023
Head of Affiliates and Partnerships
Travelwings.com LLC (Satguru Travel Group)
11.2020 - 08.2022
Sr. Manager Business Development
Yatra Online Pvt Ltd
02.2015 - 08.2020
Managerial Roles
Amadeus India | Johnson Controls | Qatar Airways
01.2001 - 01.2015
B.Com (Honors) -
Delhi University
Diploma in Travel and Tourism -
IATA Geneva