Statistically speaking, we’ve all booked travel via Expedia Group’s platform at least once since their inception in 1996. The company currently ranks third among the world’s largest online travel Platform. With a presence in more than 70 countries, Expedia is intrinsic to the travel ecosystem.
The online travel industry has a reputation for lacking gender and racial/ethnic diversity in executive roles. Studies show that the most prolific, well-connected investors in travel tech are all white men. With team members like Jennifer D. Moore at the heart of the company, Expedia Group aims to change these narratives.
Moore is a vibrant Associate Market Manager and advocate of inclusion and diversity at Expedia Group. Like many Black professionals, her journey started in a completely different field.
The Texas State University alum earned her Bachelor of Art’s degree in Mass Communications in Journalism. After graduating, she launched her career in public relations with one of the top PR firms in Los Angeles, California. Moore achieved great success, working with clients like the GRAMMYs, Emmy Awards, and Variety.com. After almost five years, she realized this was not the path that made her truly happy.
Moore admits that travel has always been a major ingredient in her life. She lived in Germany as a child and enjoyed traveling through South America, The Bahamas, and Europe as an adult. She eventually accepted her true calling was traveling and changed directions to land her current role.
As a leader within Expedia Group’s Inclusion Business Groups (IBG), Moore champions a range of the company’s public efforts to strive for inclusivity. They create a sense of belonging for employees, partners, travelers, and communities.
Moore shares more about her journey below.
BYP: Tell us more about your current role.
Moore: As an Associate Market Manager, I currently manage two territories, Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia. It equates to approximately 300 hotels. My job is to grow revenue for our hotel partners, as well as Expedia by creating winning promotional strategies that convert rooms sold into revenue.
BYP: What are some of the achievements and key milestones in your career?
Moore: I Completed the Harvard Leadership Course at Harvard University. I am Expedia’s Travel Award winner for Q4 2021. I am also the Global Communications Chair for the Black Expedia Allied Movement or BEAM and the East Coast Regional Chair for BEAM. I was a guest speaker for the College of Hospitality at Montgomery Community College in February 2022.
BYP: What are some of your hobbies or volunteering experiences?
Moore: My hobbies are running half marathons, traveling, and learning Spanish. I ran several marathons, including the Houston Half Marathon in 2018, and the OC Half Marathon in 2021. I volunteered several times through Expedia’s annual “Day of Caring” at various food banks, as well as with my sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha.
BYP: What is one of your personal mottos?
Moore: If you can dream it, you can do it!
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