George Kalka, GLP
Vice President, Business Travel at Fox World Travel- Claim this Profile
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Emily Wright, PCC
George is a dynamic professional that is always striving to achieve excellence in both himself and his team. He has a remarkable ability to see the big picture and lead the team to greatness by encouraging individual growth that serves the entire organization. It was an honor to have George as my manager and mentor while we worked together at Fox World Travel. Thank you George!
Julie Deppe
There are few individuals in the travel industry with the unique combination of intelligence, integrity, and proper work ethic to achieve success. George Kalka is one of them. His industry knowledge across multiple parallel business platforms is invaluable. When he speaks, you want to listen. In fact, you want some of that confidence so that you can speak better yourself. I was able to work collaboratively with George across multiple projects, technical implementations, and sales presentations. He is a true partner to work with, continually pushing the boundaries to ensure optimal success on key initiatives and delivering strategic solutions to customer challenges.
Emily Wright, PCC
George is a dynamic professional that is always striving to achieve excellence in both himself and his team. He has a remarkable ability to see the big picture and lead the team to greatness by encouraging individual growth that serves the entire organization. It was an honor to have George as my manager and mentor while we worked together at Fox World Travel. Thank you George!
Julie Deppe
There are few individuals in the travel industry with the unique combination of intelligence, integrity, and proper work ethic to achieve success. George Kalka is one of them. His industry knowledge across multiple parallel business platforms is invaluable. When he speaks, you want to listen. In fact, you want some of that confidence so that you can speak better yourself. I was able to work collaboratively with George across multiple projects, technical implementations, and sales presentations. He is a true partner to work with, continually pushing the boundaries to ensure optimal success on key initiatives and delivering strategic solutions to customer challenges.
Emily Wright, PCC
George is a dynamic professional that is always striving to achieve excellence in both himself and his team. He has a remarkable ability to see the big picture and lead the team to greatness by encouraging individual growth that serves the entire organization. It was an honor to have George as my manager and mentor while we worked together at Fox World Travel. Thank you George!
Julie Deppe
There are few individuals in the travel industry with the unique combination of intelligence, integrity, and proper work ethic to achieve success. George Kalka is one of them. His industry knowledge across multiple parallel business platforms is invaluable. When he speaks, you want to listen. In fact, you want some of that confidence so that you can speak better yourself. I was able to work collaboratively with George across multiple projects, technical implementations, and sales presentations. He is a true partner to work with, continually pushing the boundaries to ensure optimal success on key initiatives and delivering strategic solutions to customer challenges.
Emily Wright, PCC
George is a dynamic professional that is always striving to achieve excellence in both himself and his team. He has a remarkable ability to see the big picture and lead the team to greatness by encouraging individual growth that serves the entire organization. It was an honor to have George as my manager and mentor while we worked together at Fox World Travel. Thank you George!
Julie Deppe
There are few individuals in the travel industry with the unique combination of intelligence, integrity, and proper work ethic to achieve success. George Kalka is one of them. His industry knowledge across multiple parallel business platforms is invaluable. When he speaks, you want to listen. In fact, you want some of that confidence so that you can speak better yourself. I was able to work collaboratively with George across multiple projects, technical implementations, and sales presentations. He is a true partner to work with, continually pushing the boundaries to ensure optimal success on key initiatives and delivering strategic solutions to customer challenges.
Credentials
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Global Leadership Professional (GLP)
GBTA | Global Business Travel AssociationOct, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Fox World Travel
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President, Business Travel
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2019 - Present
Executive leader with ownership of the business unit strategy and responsible for the success of the sales, account management and service teams supporting all B2B customers. Accountable for Business Travel’s profitability, commercial management, revenue/pricing administration, and customer engagement.
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Vice President, Global Client Solutions
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2018 - 2019
Head of client relationship management, leading customer success, renewals, and service expansion/upsell. Responsible for the commercial strategy and revenue performance of all B2B domestic and multinational customers. Provided executive direction throughout the business acquisition and implementation/on-boarding process.
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Sr. Director, Global Sales
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2016 - 2018
Senior member of the global sales team, responsible for Business Travel customer acquisition. Led the commercial process with prospective domestic and multinational clients, surpassing sales quotas by focusing on value creation and return on investment selling into the C-level including finance, procurement, and human resources. Managed RFP/RFI processes and opportunity pipeline.
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Sr. Director, Account Management
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2013 - 2016
Head of the account management group, owning post-sales customer management including implementation on-boarding, renewals/retention, profitability and revenue growth of all B2B domestic and multinational accounts. Successfully delivered relationship management, custom solutions and business intelligence to achieve customer objectives while maintaining an outstanding 98% or greater annual retention rate.
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Choice Hotels International
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, National Brand Sales - Cambria
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2009 - 2013
Head of national sales, responsible for the Cambria hotels brand sales strategy, field sales results and national sales team. Directly managed franchise ownership relations and led unit-level revenue generation action planning to achieve double-digit market share growth (RevPAR Index) across the entire portfolio. Member of the Cambria brand team, guiding brand management, culture, brand initiatives and supporting new unit franchise development.
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Field Manager, Cambria Sales
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2008 - 2009
Provided field-based, direct sales and marketing support to multiple Cambria brand hotels driving RevPAR performance and exceeding sales goals selling to corporate accounts and group contracts.
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La Quinta by Wyndham
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Sales Manager
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2005 - 2008
Grew regional and national account business-to-business sales for a five state, 19-hotel territory in the Midwest. Coached property general managers, directors of sales and area sales managers to engage local sales opportunities. Designed and executed against targeted account actions plans for over 50 key national accounts, exceeding individual annual revenue goals for three years by 152%, 151%, and 104% respectively. Grew regional and national account business-to-business sales for a five state, 19-hotel territory in the Midwest. Coached property general managers, directors of sales and area sales managers to engage local sales opportunities. Designed and executed against targeted account actions plans for over 50 key national accounts, exceeding individual annual revenue goals for three years by 152%, 151%, and 104% respectively.
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Heidel House Resort & Spa
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sales
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2004 - 2005
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Group Sales
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2000 - 2004
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Education
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The Wharton School
Global Leadership Professional (GLP) Deisgnation -
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Global Leadership Professional (GLP) Designation -
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Bachelor of Science, Hotel, Hospitality & Tourism Management