Virtual Talk with Agoda Japan: Careers in Travel Tech

Every year, millions of travelers search, compare, and book trips online. Behind those experiences is an entire industry most people never see from the inside.

Agoda is a digital travel platform and part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG). Our Business Development team in Japan works directly with accommodation partners across the country, from hotel chains to ryokans, helping them grow and reach travelers globally.

Join a Virtual Career Talk with our Japan team. Hear how they found their way into travel tech, what their work looks like, and what the experience has been like.

Curious? Consider this an open invitation to listen in.

Why join us?

What does a career in travel tech look like?

What does the travel tech industry actually look like from the inside? We’ll break down how the industry works, where Agoda fits within it, and why professionals from e-commerce, ad-tech, and hospitality find their skills translate naturally into this space.

Hear real stories from Agoda’s Business Development team in Japan

Our speakers will share their paths into travel tech, what their day-to-day work looks like, the culture in our office, and their experience of working at a global platform while based in Japan.

Live Q&A

This session is built around your curiosity. Ask the team anything about what it’s like working at a global company in Japan or building partnerships with accommodation providers across Japan.

Event Details

When: 

Date: Saturday, 7 November  2026

Time: Japan Time (UTC+9)
Option 1: 10:00 am – 11:30 am 
Option 2: 04:00 pm – 05:30 pm

Where: Online via Microsoft Teams (link provided upon shortlisted registration) 

Agenda

15 minutes

Travel Tech and Agoda: An Industry Overview

We’ll start with a look at the travel tech landscape, how it works, and where Agoda fits within it as part of Booking Holdings. You’ll get a clear picture of the industry before hearing from the people working in it.

1
15 minutes
30 minutes

Stories from Japan-based Agodans

Hear firsthand from our Japan-based team members about how they found their way into travel tech, what their day-to-day work looks like, the types of partners they work with, and what surprised them most about the industry. They’ll also share what it’s like being part of a global company while based in Japan.

2
30 minutes
30 minutes

Roles & Career Paths

A closer look at the different roles within Agoda’s Business Development team in Japan, from account management to strategic partnerships. We’ll walk through what each role involves, who are we looking for, and how teams are structured in Japan office.

3
30 minutes
15 minutes

Live Q&A

Your questions, answered live by the panel. Whether it’s about the work, the industry, or life at Agoda, nothing is off the table.

4
15 minutes

RSVP is required, as this is an invitation-only event. Once you’ve registered, shortlisted candidates will receive a confirmation email with all the details needed to join the session.

Registration for the event is now closed. Please follow our LinkedIn page to get updates on future events and opportunities.

Recruitment Safety Alert: We know that searching for a new career opportunity is an exciting step, and we want to help make sure your experience stays safe and secure. If you’re chatting with someone from Agoda, please note that we only use “@agoda.com” or “@agoda.global” email domains, and all legitimate Agoda job opportunities are posted here on our career website. We will never ask for payment or personal banking information during the recruitment process. If you’re ever unsure, take a moment to verify the sender’s email address.

WARNING

Please be aware of scam activity involving individuals falsely claiming to represent Agoda. All legitimate Agoda job opportunities are posted on our website careersatagoda.com

Agoda employees only use “@agoda.com” email addresses. We will never ask for payment or personal banking information during the recruitment process.

If you’re ever unsure, take a moment to verify the sender’s email address.

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