AWS for Industries
Author: Joanna Todd
Joanna Todd leads the global Accommodation and Lodging industry strategy for Amazon Web Services (AWS), and is charged with supporting customers as they accelerate cloud adoption. Prior to joining AWS, she held various leadership roles in the hotel industry, most recently as the head of global partnerships and strategic alliances for Marriott International. Based in Potomac, Maryland, Joanna was born and raised in Bermuda and has traveled extensively while working with companies across Europe, and in the UK, China, Australia, the United States and Canada.
Digitalization in the Hotel Industry: Seamless, Contactless, and Connected
This is a guest post from Dr. Özgür Zan, Managing Director at WeBee. — It’s no secret that the hospitality industry has been going through a rough patch. Even as COVID-19 lockdowns and other pandemic restrictions begin to ease, people remain concerned about the potential risks of physical touch. Although digitalization has been a trend […]
AWS Travel and Hospitality Partner Conversations: Local Measure
James Hunt, CCO of Local Measure, joins Joanna Todd, WW Head Accommodations and Lodging for AWS Travel and Hospitality, for a broad-ranging discussion around how AWS Partners are helping customers build resilience and prepare for what’s next in travel and hospitality. During this unprecedented time for the industry, we have been inspired by the innovations […]
AWS Travel and Hospitality Partner Conversations: Whistle
Christopher Hovanessian, managing partner of Whistle, joins Joana Todd, WW Head Accommodations and Lodging for AWS Travel and Hospitality, for a broad-ranging discussion around how AWS Partners are helping customers build resilience and prepare for what’s next in travel and hospitality. During this unprecedented time for the industry, we have been inspired by the innovations […]
AWS Travel and Hospitality Partner Conversations: Tealium
Heidi Bullock, Chief Marketing Officer for Tealium, joins Joanna Todd, WW Head, Accommodations and Lodging for AWS Travel and Hospitality, for a broad-ranging discussion around how AWS Partners are helping customers build resilience and prepare for what’s next in travel and hospitality. During this unprecedented time for the industry, we have been inspired by the […]
Learn how the world’s largest hotel company powered through 2020
Resiliency and agility. While it’s what most companies strive for, the reality for many accommodation and lodging companies is that 2020 has been a year that focused more on enduring. But as the year draws to a close, there’s still time to lay the foundation for future growth. And, while re:Invent 2020 is a terrific […]
Executive Conversations: Building Resilience with Rob Palleschi, CEO, G6 Hospitality
Rob Palleschi, CEO of G6 Hospitality joins Joanna Todd, AWS’ Head of Worldwide Accommodations and Lodging, for a broad-ranging discussion about the recent disruption faced by travel and hospitality companies – and his company’s response to that disruption. G6 Hospitality owns, operates, and franchises nearly 1,400 economy lodging locations under the Motel 6 and Studio […]
Executive Conversations: Building Resiliency with Graham Donoghue, CEO, Sykes Holiday Cottages
Graham Donoghue, CEO of Sykes Holiday Cottages joins Joanna Todd, AWS’ Head of Worldwide Accommodations and Lodging, for a broad-ranging discussion about the recent disruption faced by travel and hospitality companies – and his company’s response to that disruption. Sykes is one of the largest vacation rental agents globally, managing over 20,000 properties across the […]
Executive Conversations: Building Resiliency with Pat Pacious, President and Chief Executive Officer, Choice Hotels International
Pat Pacious, President and Chief Executive Officer, Choice Hotels International joins Joanna Todd, AWS’ Head of Worldwide Accommodations and Lodging, for a broad-ranging discussion about the recent disruption faced by travel and hospitality companies – and his company’s response to that disruption. Choice Hotels International is one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors […]
Executive Conversations: Building Resiliency with Sankar Narayan, CEO, SiteMinder
Sankar Narayan, CEO of SiteMinder joins Joanna Todd, AWS’ Head of Worldwide Accommodations and Lodging, for a broad-ranging discussion about the recent disruption faced by travel and hospitality companies – and his company’s response to that disruption. SiteMinder is the global hotel industry’s leading guest acquisition platform, earning the trust of more than 35,000 hotels, […]
Executive Conversations: Building Resiliency with Arne Sorenson, President and CEO, Marriott International
Arne Sorenson, President and CEO of Marriott International, joins Joanna Todd, Head of Worldwide Accommodations and Lodging at Amazon Web Services (AWS), for a broad-ranging discussion about the recent disruption faced by travel and hospitality companies – and his company’s response to that disruption. Marriott International offers 30 brands and 7,000+ properties across 131 countries […]