Digital Travel Connect US 2025

April 07 - 09, 2025

Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego CA

1.888.482.6012

Monya Mandich

Vice President Rome 2 Rio

Monya Mandich is the Vice President of Marketing at Rome2Rio, where she leads all marketing efforts for the innovative company dedicated to helping travelers seamlessly navigate their journey from A to any B. In her role, Monya is responsible for driving brand awareness, customer acquisition, and strategic marketing initiatives, further solidifying Rome2Rio as a leading global travel planning platform.

With over two decades of experience in the travel and marketing industries, Monya has built a strong reputation for her expertise in data-driven marketing strategies and digital innovation. Prior to joining Rome2Rio, she served as a VP of Global Marketing at Expedia Group for over 15 years, where she directed integrated marketing and communications efforts for the company’s global travel brands.

Monya has received significant industry recognition, including being named one of HSMAI’s Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing. She also won a Silver B2B Marketing Award from the Association of National Advertisers in Thought Leadership for Marketing, acknowledging her outstanding contributions to the marketing field. Earlier in her career, Monya managed B2B marketing and customer acquisition strategies at VacationSpot.com, helping expand the platform’s reach. In addition to her professional achievements,

Monya previously served on the board of directors for the U.S. Travel Association for 9 years and Destinations International for 5 years. She has also advised numerous industry conferences, using her marketing and travel expertise to help shape the content and ensure it met the needs of attendees. Monya is passionate about building and mentoring teams, helping team members and employees grow in their careers and achieve their professional goals. She is a graduate of Western Washington University and resides in the Seattle area with her family.

Day 3: April 9th, 2025

9:15 AM KEYNOTE TOWN HALL: From Gen X to Gen Z: Creating a Cohesive Generationally Diverse Workplace

Are you a seasoned executive navigating the dynamics of a workforce that spans multiple generations, including newcomers to the professional scene? Do you struggle to understand their perspectives and to effectively communicate with them? 

Bring your questions to this Town Hall where senior travel executives come together to share insights on a range of topics related to the workplace. Discover what each generation needs to know to foster a cohesive, collaborative and highly effective working environment. We’ll delve into: 

  • Understanding the perspectives and motivations of different generations in the workplace 
  • Thinking through effective communication strategies to eliminate generational gaps    
  • Developing the soft skills of younger generations as needed 
  • Gen Z languaging and messaging  

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Monya.

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