Roshni Thakker

About Roshni Thakker

As a dynamic and entrepreneurial business owner with over 15 years of experience in the destination management industry, I have a proven track record of building successful ventures and delivering exceptional experiences for diverse clientele. Having founded XperienceRio, a luxury tourism agency in Rio de Janeiro, I specialized in curating high-end travel experiences for individuals, groups, and corporate clients, including celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and John Mayer, and leading global brands like Nike, Samsung, and American Express.I am deeply passionate about cultural intelligence and cross-cultural collaborations, and my multilingual communication skills (fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Gujarati, and intermediate in Hindi and French) have allowed me to connect with and understand the needs of a global audience. My expertise spans business strategy, team leadership, vendor and project management, and optimizing financial operations to exceed business goals.In addition to my entrepreneurial ventures, I am a partner at I Live Global Luxury Property Management, one of the top leading luxury property management companies in Rio de Janeiro. In this role, I curate personalized guest experiences, tailoring services and offerings to meet the unique preferences and lifestyles of luxury clients. I also proactively address accommodation-related issues, providing timely solutions and ensuring a seamless, high-quality experience that upholds the company’s reputation.I believe in the power of giving back and have led several social impact initiatives, including launching the XperienceLove project to provide yoga and meditation experiences to elderly residents in underprivileged areas of Rio, and a fundraising campaigns with Charity: Water to build water wells in Africa.As I continue to grow professionally, my focus remains on delivering high-touch, culturally immersive experiences, building strategic partnerships, and fostering lasting client relationships.

Experience

1. Partner

   Iliveglobal

   Jan 2025 — Present · US

   Entrepreneur working in the travel industry for 15+ years, experience in marketing speaking 6.5 languages

Education

• University of Illinois

  Bachelor's

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Event Management
• Advertising
• Strategy
• Customer Service
• Event Planning
• Brand Development
• Market Research
• Social Media
• New Business Development
• Account Management
• Integrated Marketing
• Marketing Management
• Sales
• Competitive Analysis
• Digital Marketing
• Relationship Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Trade Marketing
• Consumer Products
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Social Media Marketing
• Customer Insight
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing Research
• Management
• Product Development
• Entrepreneurship