Ralph Melis

Ralph Melis, with over 15 years of extensive experience in the hospitality and travel industry, excels in travel distribution and technology intricacies.

His professional journey includes roles in sales, distribution, revenue management, team leadership, and business development with prominent names like Booking.com, GTA, Marriott, Rotana Hotels, and DerbySoft, showcasing a stellar track record.

Known for his openness, honesty, networking skills, and eagerness to educate industry professionals on the nuances of the sector, Ralph Melis is highly respected.

He is currently the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at ExploreTECH, a technology marketplace catering to the hospitality and travel sectors in the MEA region.

Ralph Melis pursued a BSc in Hospitality Management at Hotelschool The Hague and has held various key positions throughout his career, such as Director of Connectivity Middle East & Africa at Marriott International, Sales Director Connectivity EMEA at DerbySoft, and Account Manager Middle East at Booking.com, among others.

He has also contributed to organizations like Dubai College of Tourism (DCT) as an Advisory Council Member and served in roles like Senior Consultant at Insight Out Consultancy and Area Sourcing Manager Middle East & Turkey at GTA - Kuoni Global Travel Distribution.

Ralph Melis's expertise spans across sales, distribution, revenue management, team leadership, business development, and technical knowledge in the travel and hospitality domains.