Danielle Boukai is the director of supplier relations at Priceline. She is also a member of Women Leading Travel & Hospitality! In this member spotlight, we asked Boukai a series of questions about her work, travel, career goals, leadership philosophies and more so you can get to know her better.

  1. What do you love most about the travel and hospitality industry?
    The network, diversity and the opportunity to work with a product that brings people together in a happy environment.
  2. What’s the toughest part of being in charge?
    Figuring out the adverse consequences to ensure that you’re doing the right thing and your actions can have a great impact on a person’s personal life.
  3. What’s the best way you motivate team members?
    Encouraging the team, showing gratitude and appreciation.
  4. What’s something that you learned about yourself in the past year?
    I must continue to challenge myself.
  5. What values are most important to you as a leader?
    Integrity, being honest and consistent creates strong moral and ethical principles as well as builds trust and credibility.
  6. What’s the most important thing people should know about you?
    I’m a passionate worker and a proud mom of a volleyball player.
  7. What gets you up in the morning?
    The opportunity to have a whole new opportunity to challenge myself and make things different and better. The rewards of succeeding are gratifying and set an example for my daughter.
  8. Where is your favorite place you’ve traveled to?
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I left my home country 28 years ago; going back to Rio brings me the smell of childhood, where life was fun and naïve. It comforts my heart.
  9. What do you do to recharge?
    Travel. There’s nothing better than walking in the sand, looking at the deep blue sea and letting the fresh air dominate your body. It truly reinvigorates me.
  10. What advice would you give to the next generation of female leaders?
    We can do and be whatever we are; never let anyone make you give up. You must not be judged by your gender, your race or shape. Set your goals and follow your dreams. You will be whoever you wish to be. No one can stop you.

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