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Expedia TAAP Names Gail Lea as BDM & Account Manager for Canada

January 07, 2026
Expedia TAAP Names Gail Lea as BDM & Account Manager for Canada

Gail Lea, newly appointed BDM and Account Manager for TAAP.

Expedia TAAP has appointed Gail Lea as Business Development Manager and Account Manager for Canada. 

With more than 20 years of experience in tourism marketing, destination development, and front-line travel advising, Lea brings a strong combination of industry insight, strategic capability, and relationship-driven leadership.

Having begun her career as a travel agent, she offers an in-depth understanding of advisor needs and operational realities. Her work has included the development of market-specific training, sales initiatives, and the creation of FAM de Femmes, a series of curated FAM trips designed to enhance professional growth and cultural immersion.

At TAAP, Lea will focus on strengthening partnerships with agencies across Canada, delivering tailored support and contributing to the continued growth of the Expedia TAAP program in the Canadian market. 

  
  
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