Edyta Teper has had the privilege of spending over two decades in the luxury travel sector. She is the Vice President of Global Sales and Trade Partnerships at Space Perspective, the world's pioneering carbon-neutral luxury spaceflight experience company. The company's mission is to invite more individuals than ever to embrace a breathtakingly new and profound perspective that extends human consciousness by offering a unique view of Earth from space.
With an award-winning career spanning 25 years in the travel industry, Edyta brings a wealth of
experience, sales acumen, and leadership expertise to her role. As the Vice President of Global Sales & Trade, she has spearheaded the global sales strategy. This multifaceted role encompasses overseeing sales efforts across travel trade and direct booking channels, cultivating referral partnerships, leading training, and development initiatives, and providing critical sales support. Her focus is on driving growth, forging strategic alliances, and ensuring that the Space Perspective presence is felt in key markets. Edyta's strong business development and leadership skills, keen commercial sense, and proven track record of motivating high-performing teams are pivotal in expanding the company's presence and achieving new heights at Space Perspective.
Her professional journey has been marked by various senior sales and marketing positions, where she excelled at nurturing and developing relationships with some of the travel industry's most esteemed partners. Her career commenced with Helloworld Travel, formerly known as Jetset Tours, a move that brought her from her hometown of Melbourne, Australia, to the vibrant city of Los Angeles. From there, she embarked on a journey that included longstanding sales stints at renowned organizations such as Carnival Cruise Lines, Crystal Cruises, and Virtuoso. She was also part of the dynamic Virgin Voyages startup team, responsible for field sales strategy, hiring a sales team, training, mentorship, and business development. Edyta subsequently served as Vice President of National Accounts, where she fast-tracked, developed, and managed vital trade relationships in the U.S., Canada, and Australia.