Yash Baranwal

Dynamic travel and tourism professional with an MTM from Banaras Hindu University and hands-on B2B operations experience at Gateways of Europe, managing hotel contracting, client quotation pipelines, and multi-destination ground operations across 10+ European markets. Proven ability to coordinate FIT and group tours, liaise with international DMC suppliers, and deliver seamless client experiences. Award-winning entrepreneur (1st place, DTTOR Start-up Competition, Goa) with a track record of initiative, cross-cultural communication, and results-driven execution in competitive tourism environments.

Travel Operations Executive - Gateways of Europe - Europe Operations Division

(2026-01 - 2026-06)

• Sourced, negotiated, and contracted hotels across 10+ European destinations for FIT and group portfolios, consistently securing competitive rates and maintaining high-quality inventory standards.
• Managed end-to-end B2B client quotation pipeline — processing 20+ quotations per week with accurate cost breakdowns, competitive pricing, and on-time delivery, contributing to improved client conversion rates.
• Coordinated multi-destination ground operations across Europe, liaising with local DMC suppliers and vendors to ensure seamless tour execution for international clients.
• Handled booking confirmations, amendments, and cancellations with a 98%+ accuracy rate, maintaining high service standards under time-sensitive conditions.
• Collaborated with the product team to refresh hotel inventory and destination content for Europe portfolios, improving catalogue accuracy and reducing supplier discrepancies.
• Supported operations using MS Office Suite and internal booking management tools, streamlining documentation and reporting workflows.

Master of Tourism Management - Tourism Management - Banaras Hindu University (2024 - 2026)

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - Banaras Hindu University (2019 - 2022)