Ysabella Carlson

About Ysabella Carlson

Specializing in corporate travel and luxury hospitality, with experience in both global brand hotels and independent boutique properties to deliver high-value, seamless travel experiences that balance productivity, relaxation, and prestige.Through strategic partnerships, corporate sales, and client relationship management, creating tailored business travel solutions and executive experiences that transform traditional travel into innovative, memorable, and productivity-enhancing experiences. Passionate about hospitality innovation and exceptional guest experiences, helping organizations achieve their goals while elevating the corporate travel experience.

Experience

1. Business Travel Sales Manager

   Salamander Washington DC

   Oct 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Lead the development and execution of corporate travel strategies to drive increased corporate transient and group business at a premier luxury hospitality property in Washington, DC’s Southwest waterfront.• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key corporate accounts, travel buyers, and procurement teams to secure negotiated rates, preferred contracts, and repeat business.• Design and implement tailored business travel solutions that balance budget guidelines, productivity needs, and luxury service expectations for executives and corporate groups.• Serve as primary point of contact for corporate clients, delivering exceptional client relationship management and ensuring seamless travel experiences from booking through departure.• Collaborate with cross functional teams (sales, revenue management, operations, concierge) to optimize guest experience touchpoints, enhance service delivery, and exceed corporate client expectations.• Analyze market trends, corporate travel patterns, and performance metrics to inform sales strategies, forecasting, and targeted outreach efforts.• Represent the hotel in industry events, client presentations, and professional networking forums to expand the corporate client base and elevate brand visibility.

Education

• George Mason University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism and Travel Services Management

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Hotel Booking
• Yield Management
• Hospitality Management
• Rooms Division
• Event Management
• Front Office
• Management
• Hospitality
• Revenue Analysis
• Customer Service
• Opera
• Hotels
• Reservations
• Tourism
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Guest Service Management
• Hospitality Industry
• Property Management Systems
• Hotel Management