Melissa Rodrigues

Melissa Rodrigues is Guestcentric's Marketing Content Manager with nearly five years of experience in the hospitality industry. Since joining Guestcentric's Marketing Department in late 2019, Melissa has consistently demonstrated dedication and expertise, swiftly advancing to her current position as Lead Content Manager. She is responsible for executing content and communication strategies, with a strong focus on delivering resources to help independent hotels distinguish their brand, enhance their online presence, and grow their business. One of the highlights of her position is hosting Guestcentric's "Latest in Travel" podcast, where she interviews experts and thought leaders from the travel, hospitality, and technology sectors to share ideas and best practices. Born in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, Melissa began her career path as a freelance journalist in Johanesburg, South Africa (where she had lived since 2000) in 2013, contributing to various online and print publications. Her first in-house copywriter position came in 2014 at a women's health and lifestyle publication, where her responsibilities soon expanded to include marketing and communications. In 2016, Melissa moved to Manchester, England, where she secured a position as a Content Writer for a recruitment agency, and was later promoted to Content & Social Media Executive. After three years in England however, she began to feel homesick for her homeland, and returned to Portugal to pursue a career in the industry she loves. Throughout her career, Melissa has consistently shown a deep commitment to her work, reflecting a blend of creativity and adaptability, as well as leveraging her diverse experiences to excel in her role at Guestcentric.