Open Destinations Appoints David Bailey as Global Commercial Director
Open Destinations Appoints David Bailey as Global Commercial Director
Open Destinations has appointed David Bailey as Global Commercial Director, strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to grow across international markets.
In his new role, David will lead the commercial strategy across sales and marketing, with responsibility for driving revenue growth, optimising go-to-market initiatives and supporting long-term customer success. He will work closely with global teams to align commercial execution with the company’s broader business strategy.
David joins Open Destinations from Discuss.io, where he served as Sales Director for EMEA and APAC. During his time at Discuss.io, he led regional growth and supported the adoption of AI-powered market research solutions for global brands including Unilever, Ford, Mastercard and GSK.
Commenting on the appointment, John Davies, CEO of Open Destinations, said:
“David brings strong commercial leadership and international experience, alongside a clear understanding of how technology businesses scale sustainably. His appointment supports our continued focus on growth and on building long-term value for our customers.”
David Bailey said:
“Open Destinations has an established reputation for solving complex challenges in the travel industry. I’m looking forward to working with the team to support customers’ ambitions and contribute to the next phase of the company’s growth.”
About Open Destinations
Founded in 1998, Open Destinations provides reservation technology and services to tour operators and rail companies worldwide. Its flagship product, Travel Studio, delivers full ERP solutions that support customers such as Red Sea Global, Abercrombie & Kent, Belmond, Intrepid, and Queensland Rail.
Open Destinations also provides back-office services including product management, operations and customer service to organisations such as Jet2.com, Holiday Extras and Travel Counsellors.
With more than 25 years of experience, over 75 customers across 30 countries and a global team of more than 650 employees, Open Destinations is an established travel technology partner for tour and rail operators worldwide.
