David Costa
Head of Marketing at Movijovem
David Costa is a seasoned professional with a strong background in sales, marketing, and hospitality management.
Currently serving as the Country Sales & Marketing Director at movijovem, overseeing a portfolio that includes 42 youth hostels under Hi Portugal Pousadas de Juventude, the European Youth Card program in Portugal, and Intra_Rail.
David is a dedicated researcher focused on the Millennial and Gen Z hospitality consumer segments, bringing valuable insights to the organizations he works with.
His educational journey includes a diverse range of studies, from Interior Design and Google Sketch Up to Marketing, with degrees and post-graduation studies from renowned institutions such as Fundação Ricardo Espírito Santo Silva, ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management, and Escola de Hotelaria e Turismo de Lisboa.
Throughout his career, David has held key positions such as Marketing Director at movijovem, Consultant at th2- consultoria, formação e imagem em turismo e hotelaria, General Manager at Hotel Florida, and Franchise Services Director - Portugal at Choice Hotels International.