With several years of experience in the Algerian hospitality sector, he aims to help both tourists and his fellow citizens efficiently plan their trips.

Mohamed Abdelhadi Mezi (photo) is an Algerian entrepreneur, co-founder, and CEO of Volz, a tech startup specializing in online airline ticket sales. Founded in 2022, Volz provides a platform for purchasing plane tickets with various payment options, including credit cards and cash on delivery. The platform offers a wide range of airlines and flight options at varying prices, making travel planning more accessible for users.

In addition to its core services, Volz is developing fintech solutions to ensure its services are accessible across all economic levels. Its features include price freezes, transparent refunds via its Refund by VOLZ function, price tracking, and a “book now, pay later” option, catering to a broad spectrum of customers.

Mezi is also the co-founder and CEO of Hotelris, another startup established in 2022. Hotelris assists hotels and travel agencies in developing long-term digital marketing strategies aimed at generating revenue, enhancing brand visibility online, and converting leads into clients.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management from the National Higher School of Tourism of Algeria and studied digital marketing fundamentals at The Open University Business School in 2020.

His career began at KT Hotel in Algeria, where he worked as a restaurant manager and front desk agent. In 2018, he was appointed marketing director at Nreservi.com, an online travel agency. The following year, he joined Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport as a customer service associate.

In 2020, he joined Marriott International, where he served in various roles, including customer service associate, marketing specialist, and marketing manager for Algiers Marriott Hotel Bab Ezzouar and Residence Inn by Marriott Bab Ezzouar.

Melchior Koba