Avalora Taps John Calcao to Lead International Expansion as VP of Global Sales
Global hospitality technology company Avalora has tapped John Calcao as Vice President of Global Sales to lead its
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Global hospitality technology company Avalora has tapped John Calcao as Vice President of Global Sales to lead its worldwide sales efforts and international expansion, strengthening the company’s dedication to Powering the Connected Hotel™.
In this expanded role, Calcao will lead the development of a scalable worldwide sales team, drive revenue growth, expand Avalora’s ecosystem partnerships and strengthen strategic relationships with hotel brands.
“John’s extensive experience building sales organizations and leading global teams within the communications technology sector makes him uniquely qualified to help Avalora capitalize on the tremendous opportunities ahead,” said Mark Cederloff, CEO of Avalora. “As we continue to expand into new markets, his leadership will support our sales team, strengthen customer relationships and drive growth around the globe.”
Calcao brings more than 25 years of sales experience in communications technology. Before joining Avalora, he held roles at AudioCodes, a global vendor of advanced communications software, products and AI-powered solutions. During his time there, he rose through the ranks to Vice President of Sales, where he led a cross-functional sales team, grew sales by 433%, developed go-to-market strategies and led key strategic alliances.
“I’m excited to take on this expanded role at Avalora as we help hotels use communications and AI to capture revenue opportunities, simplify operations and enhance the guest experience,” said Calcao. “Sales is about more than numbers – it’s about building relationships, developing great teams, creating opportunities and delivering meaningful results for customers.”
As a first-generation American, Calcao is fluent in Portuguese and resides on the East Coast of the United States. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Upsala College.
Avalora is a global hospitality technology company dedicated to Powering the Connected Hotel™. Its portfolio includes VAIA Agentic AI Assistant, Cloud PBX, Text & Chat, Contact Center, WhatsApp integration and other connected communications solutions. Through fully managed cloud services and an open integration ecosystem, Avalora helps hotels capture revenue opportunities, simplify operations, enable staff to work more efficiently and enhance the guest experience. Its solutions can be deployed independently or together, working in harmony with a hotel’s existing technology to make those investments more valuable. For more information, visit avaloracloud.com.
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