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Maria Stoyanova
Content & Community Manager, RaizUp
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Joined April 2015
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About me

Travel Massive Fan!

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🙋‍♀️ Content Marketing www.weraizup.com - DEI in Travel & Hospitality Tech
🌳 Communications & Content at the Social Tourism Competition – Apply before June 30 at www.socialtourismcompetition.com

🎓 PhD, Tourism Economics
💡 8+ Years in Tourism & Events

🏂 Crazy about Snowboarding, Mountain Biking, Surfing, Skating

Let's connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/maria-stoyanova-ph-d-681a7174/

Why did you join the community?

The community has been an eye-opener of what the travel industry can be all about – open, collaborative, sharing, and caring about the future of travel. I've attended several Travel Massive events in Europe before joining the team 5 years ago. I've met incredible professionals, worked on amazing tourism projects, and have been able to learn every step of the way.

What is your favorite travel destination?

A nice mountain where I can snowboard and a nice beach where I can surf. I've recently really enjoyed Greece for its hospitality, great food, quality life, and adventure and outdoor sports opportunities.

Where do you dream of traveling to?

Will spend 2-3 months in Japan in winter 2024 - snowboarding and exploring.

What was your first travel job?

Marketing Assistant for a Travel Marketing Agency

What do you want to learn more about?

Travel Trends, Innovations, Startups, Sustainable Projects

Three words that describe why we should travel?

Explore, learn, grow

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  • That's awesome! The Vietnam community has always been super engaged. I plan to visit this autumn - @Natalya, I might be in touch if I am on my way!

  • Hello Henni! Great that you're so brave and open-minded for seeking different opportunities! I don't know specific companies that are hiring in the field right now, but I will share with you a few resources you might keep an eye on: Female Factor ... show more

  • Last 2 days to apply for the 2024 Social Entrepreneurship Competition in Tourism – submit your entry by 30 June 2024 at https://socialtourismcompetition.com/ We're calling all entrepreneurs in tourism with inspiring ideas or existing projects with soci... show more

  • Hi @christian. Some time ago I posted a discussion about first time tips for Japan and I got a nice recommendation for a call with a local travel planner: https://www.thatch.co/seller/services/consultation/@kansai You might find that helpful!

  • 1) For myself: I use just a normal paper notebook I take everywhere with me – only writing there when it's something more significant, not all the time. 2) For friends and family: I also post on social media some travel updates every now and then and ... show more

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