Daniel Bridges
Global Director of Sales and Partnerships, Escapia at Expedia Group
Daniel Bridges, originally from Palmerston North, has built a career rooted in travel, sales, and hospitality. After earning an Honors degree from Massey, he began in the restaurant and travel agency sectors, including time abroad as a travel agent in London. Returning to New Zealand, Daniel held roles with House of Travel and Villa Maria Estate, eventually joining Trade Me in 2007, where he spent a decade managing Travelbug, Bookit, and Holiday Houses. For the past 8 years, he's specialized in property management software, now serving as Director of Sales and Partnerships at Escapia, focusing on customer acquisition, account management, and API integrations.