2010 Digimedia.ME Conference Speaker Profile
Kristie Goshow

Kristie is the Chief Opportunity Officer of smart thynking FZE, a recently formed Distribution Marketing Consultancy specialising in the hospitality and travel sectors.

With over six years in Dubai leading the Distribution, eCommerce and Innovation functions for the Jumeirah Group, as well as an extensive background in airline, hotel representation, agency and travel technology spanning eighteen years, Kristie is considered a thought leader in her field.

Kristie’s career began in 1988, with a ‘Sabre’ Business Travel Agency based in Reading, UK. Having acquired a First Class Honours degree in Leisure and Tourism Management from the University of North London, Kristie has since held roles in airline freight and cargo operations, CRM, marketing and corporate sales with Virgin Atlantic and Scandinavian Airlines, and eCommerce and travel industry sales with Utell/Pegasus and Le Meridien Hotels.

A past author with Hotel Executive Magazine and regular speaker at industry conferences, seminars and events, Kristie has previously served on the HEDNA (Hotel Electronic Distribution Networking Association) Board of Directors, held a seat on the Travolution Advisory Board and most currently assumed the role of Secretary for the newly formed HSMAI (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International) Chapter for the UAE.