Carlton Seymour
Tourism Strategy Consultant | Educator
About Carlton
Carlton Seymour is a tourism strategy consultant, business intelligence expert, and digital transformation advisor with over 30 years of experience spanning hospitality, aviation, tourism planning, government consulting, and executive education. As a Power BI Trainer and Consultant at the National Hospitality Institute Oman, he works with government bodies, tourism organizations, and hospitality businesses to leverage data analytics, business intelligence, and digital transformation for strategic decision-making. Carlton combines extensive hospitality and tourism expertise with advanced data visualization capabilities, helping organizations improve operational performance, develop data-driven strategies, and navigate large-scale tourism transformation initiatives
Professional Experience
Carlton's career spans hospitality, aviation, tourism strategy, business intelligence, sales, marketing, pricing, and government advisory, providing him with a unique perspective on commercial performance and destination development. He began his career with SWISSAIR before progressing through leadership positions at Swiss International Air Lines and Oman Air, where he managed sales, pricing, marketing, and commercial growth initiatives.
He later transitioned into tourism strategy and government consulting, serving as a consultant and trainer for the Ministry of Tourism, Oman, where he became a core member of the Oman Tourism Strategy 2040 project. Today, as a Power BI Trainer and Consultant at the National Hospitality Institute Oman, Carlton helps organizations harness business intelligence, data analytics, and digital transformation to improve strategic planning, operational efficiency, and tourism development. His diverse background enables him to bridge hospitality operations, tourism strategy, and technology-driven decision-making for hospitality professionals and government stakeholders alike.
Key Achievements
Power BI Trainer and Consultant at the National Hospitality Institute Oman, delivering business intelligence and digital transformation training for tourism and hospitality organizations.
Core member of the Oman Tourism Strategy 2040 project, supporting long-term tourism planning and development for the Ministry of Tourism, Oman.
Served as Consultant & Trainer for the Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, enhancing planning processes, statistical databases, and organizational capability.
Held leadership positions with Oman Air, Swiss International Air Lines, and SWISSAIR, managing sales, marketing, pricing, and commercial strategy.
Successfully contributed to expanding the SWISS Muscat route from three weekly flights to daily operations, making it one of the airline's most profitable routes.
Developed innovative airline marketing initiatives and industry engagement programs that became part of the organization's long-term marketing strategy.
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) with expertise in business intelligence, digital transformation, and executive education.
Holds a Bachelor's degree in Advanced Accounting & Auditing from Ness Wadia College of Commerce, Pune.
Carlton is uniquely positioned to advise hospitality and tourism professionals because his career combines commercial leadership, government tourism strategy, aviation, hospitality consulting, and business intelligence. Having worked across airlines, tourism ministries, and hospitality training institutions, he understands how strategic planning, data analytics, and digital transformation can directly influence business performance and destination competitiveness.
His expertise enables hotel owners, tourism organizations, and commercial leaders to move beyond intuition by leveraging data-driven insights for revenue planning, operational improvements, market analysis, and long-term strategic growth. Through practical training and consulting, Carlton helps hospitality professionals embrace digital tools, improve decision-making capabilities, and build sustainable competitive advantages in an increasingly data-driven industry.