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Destination Research · Philippines

Isabela Mercado

Travel & Destination Specialist

Position

Supports sourced destination and locality research across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, including coverage maps, route comparisons and practical destination briefs.

Core competencies

  • Destination and product research
  • Design and business-development coordination
  • Owner-approved handoff and quality control

Key achievements

  • Established a structured Ajooba Philippines remit aligned with SS AI Pro’s operating priorities.
  • Applied specialist review standards to improve the consistency and accountability of travel & destination specialist work.
  • Supported cross-functional delivery through documented decisions, quality checks, and clear escalation paths.

Working remit

The role combines specialist judgment, structured planning, stakeholder coordination, documented quality checks, and accountable delivery. Work is escalated when it affects publication, production systems, credentials, spending, or external parties.

Reports to: Camille Reyes