SS02 Ep013 - Tourism Expedia with Gianluca Armando

For the 13th episode of Italian Village – The Podcast, we're delighted to welcome Gianluca Armando, Director at Expedia and an accomplished leader in the travel and tech industry with over 15 years of international experience.https://youtu.be/HQ0a2Dz0qio🌍 From Milan to London and now Singapore, Gianluca’s journey through some of the world’s most dynamic markets reflects a deep passion for innovation, digital transformation, and customer-centric growth. At Expedia, he plays a pivotal role in driving strategic partnerships and shaping the future of travel in the Asia-Pacific region.💡 In this conversation, Gianluca shares his insights into the evolving landscape of online travel, how technology is transforming the way we explore the world, and what it means to lead with purpose in a global context. We discuss his personal path from Italy to leadership in one of the world’s top travel platforms, the challenges and opportunities of the APAC market, and how cultural adaptability fuels professional success.Whether you’re passionate about tech, travel, or cross-cultural business, this episode offers an inspiring look at what it takes to thrive at the intersection of innovation and global mobility.🎧 Tune in for a thoughtful dialogue that connects continents, industries, and ideas—directly from the heart of Singapore.---🎥 Guarda l’episodio completo su YouTube:👉 [youtube.com/@italianvillage](https://youtube.com/@italianvillage)🌐 Scopri di più su: [italianvillage.it](https://italianvillage.it/)An idea of: Omar Bassalti 👉 / https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarbassalti/Follow us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45kNUaSApple Podcast: https://apple.co/3VDVWZeAmazon Music: https://amzn.to/3Rrch17Host: Omar Bassalti 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarbassalti/Co-Host: Monica Vecchi 👉 https://sg.linkedin.com/in/monica-vecchi-490a5631Guest: Gianluca Armando 👉 https://uk.linkedin.com/in/gianluca-armando-30714715Executive Producer: Italian Village - The Podcast | [https://italianvillage.it](https://italianvillage.it/)Art Director: Italian Village - The Podcast | [https://italianvillage.it](https://italianvillage.it/)Audio and Video Post-Production: Orchard Road Studios | https://www.orchardroad.studio/Intro and Animations: Orchard Road Studios | https://www.orchardroad.studio/ via [canva.com](http://canva.com/)Graphics: Orchard Road Studios | https://www.orchardroad.studio/ via [canva.com](http://canva.com/)Video Equipment: Orchard Road Studios | https://www.orchardroad.studio/Lighting Equipment: Orchard Road Studios | https://www.orchardroad.studio/Social Media Manager: DLVRContact: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])Location:400 Orchard Road#06-10 Orchard TowersSingapore 238875https://maps.app.goo.gl/mkkA4t8p1S9k6FES8