EVERY PUZZLE HAS A SOLUTION
1AX is where you start
1AX is a boutique consulting firm specializing in digital marketing strategy for the travel and hospitality industry. We’ve helped 500+ hotels drive revenue and increase ROI by providing smart solutions for their digital marketing puzzles.
Our approach is holistic and data-driven. We use digital marketing to bring clarity and cohesion to revenue management, sales, and marketing, and we rely on data to sculpt strategies and discover what’s really driving performance.
MEET THE TEAM
Everyone at 1AX has in-house hotel industry experience, so you’ll never have to explain anything to us—we speak the language, we’re familiar with day-to-day operations, and we know how to read a STR.
We’re comfortable liaising with sales teams and general managers, and we have an extensive toolbox of creative marketing solutions to meet the unique needs of every boutique hotel.
Leigh Silkunas
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With 15+ years of experience in the hospitality industry and a natural aptitude for analytics, Leigh is passionate about driving top-line revenue for hospitality brands. Leigh started her career in New York City as a revenue management trainee and advanced through progressively senior revenue management and digital marketing roles with Starwood, Kimpton, and Commune Hotels. She served as the first head of marketing at Sonder, where she led the innovative startup through its rebrand, launch, and beyond. She has been recognized in Hotel Management Magazine’s Thirty Under 30 list.
Leigh’s minibar picks: Peanut M&Ms and a sparkling water
Ally Milligan Capone
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Ally is a skilled project manager with 5+ years of experience in media and advertising within the retail industry, honing her expertise in communication, organization, and client relations while working with major retail brands. Ally has a natural talent for turning chaos into order—she can wrangle a dozen moving parts while keeping everyone smiling (and caffeinated). Her retail and media background gives her a deep understanding of consumer behavior and campaign dynamics, and she approaches every project with equal parts strategic thinking and enthusiasm.
Ally's minibar picks: Sun Chips & Diet Coke
Brittney Nichols
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Brittney is a seasoned marketing professional whose hospitality career first started with an internship at Walt Disney World. Before joining 1AX, Brittney worked in digital marketing for companies including Reunion Resort & Golf Club in Kissimmee, Florida, where she served as the Marketing & Communications Coordinator, crafting compelling marketing collateral and managed strategic scheduling for social media and email campaigns. Brittney brings a full suite of digital marketing skills to the table, with a special emphasis on paid search.
Brittney’s minibar picks: Sour Cream & Onion Pringles and a Coke
Elena Testa
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Elena is a creative problem solver who’s passionate about process and loves digging into the details. She specializes in developing innovative solutions to challenging business problems. Thanks to her strong project management and marketing background, she fearlessly tackles big-picture projects by creating customized workflows that deliver impactful results. Elena is as empathetic as she is strategic: She takes a people-first approach to her work, prioritizing understanding and fulfilling every client’s unique needs.
Elena’s minibar picks: a Twix bar and a Canada Dry Ginger Ale
Jocelyn Giambrone
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Jocelyn is a curious hospitality marketer. She began her career in New York City working in eCommerce for several corporate fashion brands before discovering her love for hospitality through a side hustle at a popular New York restaurant. Inspired by the opportunity to create meaningful guest experiences, she transitioned fully into hospitality marketing. Over the years, she has led initiatives across luxury, boutique, and lifestyle hotels, always aiming to tell authentic stories that resonate with travelers across every channel. She thrives on connecting data-driven insights with creative brand execution to deliver results that elevate each property’s unique positioning. Jocelyn currently serves on HSMAI’s Rising Marketing Leadership Council, where she connects with like-minded hotel marketers and contributes to the industry through insights and thought leadership.
Jocelyn’s minibar picks: Trail mix and an Arnold Palmer
Kali Grant
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Kali brings a rare blend of calm confidence and operational precision to every project she touches. With hands-on experience in hotels, restaurants, and start-ups, she understands hospitality from the inside out — and knows exactly what it takes to keep things running seamlessly behind the scenes. Kali thrives on structure, collaboration, and clear communication, making her an essential force in streamlining complex workflows and supporting high-performing teams. She’s reliable, detail-obsessed, and always two steps ahead.
Kali’s minibar picks: Salt and Vinegar Chips and a Coconut Water
Katherine O'Connell
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Katherine is an SEO strategist with a strong content background and a sharp focus on results. She helps brands boost visibility, grow organic traffic, and drive impact through smart, data-informed SEO. With hands-on experience in technical SEO, on-page optimization, and content strategy, Katherine brings both clarity and collaboration to every project.
Katherine's mini-bar picks: Sweet tarts and an Alani
Takashi Yoshida
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Takashi is a tourism and hospitality marketing expert. He began his digital marketing career at the Arizona Office of Tourism, welcoming guests to the Grand Canyon State. Since then, he’s worked on hundreds of domestic and international marketing campaigns for a wide range of hotel properties. He excels at crafting compelling narratives that highlight the unique offerings of hotels and resorts, attracting travelers from around the globe. When he's not working, Takashi is out exploring the world, gathering fresh inspiration and discovering new trends.
Takashi’s minibar picks: Mixed nuts and a Canada Dry Ginger Ale