Open Destinations appoints David Bailey as Global Commercial Director

Move helps expansion in international markets

Tour operator and travel company software specialist, Open Destinations, has appointed David Bailey as Global Commercial Director, strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to grow across international markets.

Bailey joins Open Destinations from Discuss.io, where he served as sales director for EMEA and APAC and led the regional growth.

He also supported the adoption of AI-powered market research solutions for global brands including Unilever, Ford, Mastercard and GSK.

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.

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.”

Bailey added: “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.”