Travelier names Mario Gavira as Chief Marketing Officer

Former Kiwi.com executive to drive global growth

Travelier, a global leader in the travel-tech industry, today announced the appointment of Mario Gavira as its new chief marketing officer.

The group, which has seven travel-tech brands worldwide, operates platforms for booking intercity transportation services via buses, trains, and ferries in 124 countries.

Gavira joins with over 20 years of senior leadership experience in the travel and travel-tech sectors, most recently serving as vice president of global growth and brand at Kiwi.com, where he led the company’s global branding, performance marketing, and customer engagement strategy. 

Prior to Kiwi.com, he held senior roles at eDreams ODIGEO, Liligo.com, and Opodo.

He will be the responsible for the company’s global marketing strategy with a focus on scaling growth and "advancing customer-centric innovation".

The firm said his goal will be to "standardise" excellence within the ground and sea transportation sector.

“We were seeking a true marketing superstar to bring global expertise and momentum to our next stage of growth,” said Noam Toister, co-founder & CEO of Travelier.

“Mario’s deep travel-tech experience, his proven record in scaling global brands, and his ability to apply best practices from across the industry make him the ideal leader to strengthen Travelier’s position as a global category-defining company.”

Gavira added: “I am excited to join Travelier at such a pivotal moment. The group’s strong technological platform and multi-brand strategy across regions provide a unique foundation to scale global impact. 

"I look forward to working with our teams to deliver exceptional traveler experiences and to help shape the future of intercity transport.”