{"id":152,"name":"Mareike Wielens","url":"","description":"\r\n\r\nMareike Wielens is a highly experienced and passionate Tourism in Costa Rica<\/strong> expert.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nShe is the CEO of Emotional Travel, a travel agency<\/strong> specializing in well-being and mental health vacations, but also designs tailormade roundtrips in Costa Rica<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMareike has a deep understanding of the Costa Rican travel industry and a commitment to providing travelers with an unforgettable and transformative experience. She is known for her dedication, expertise, and focus on the \u201cWow-Moments.\u201d\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHer journey to becoming a Costa Rica expert began in 2007 when she first set foot in this beautiful country. She was immediately captivated by its lush rainforests, stunning beaches, and vibrant culture.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nShe stayed a little longer than 12 months, exploring Costa Rica\u00b4s hidden gems and meeting its people, and gained her first experience in the Tourism Industry as a Sales Assistant.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn 2013, Mareike decided to start her career in the Costa Rican travel industry and moved to Costa Rica.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nShe quickly rose through the ranks, starting as a Sales Assistant, and in 2014, took over the position as a Sales Manager at Aventuras Tierra Verde<\/a>, a successful Destination Management Company in Costa Rica.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn these roles, she developed and implemented sales strategies, managed and motivated sales teams, and built relationships with key clients and partners.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn 2018, Mareike presented a webinar for the Costa Rica Tourism Board<\/a>. Additionally, she participated as an expert in a webinar titled 'Costa Rica Highlights & Workation<\/a>' hosted by Pura Vida University<\/a>. Furthermore, Mareike shared her expert insights in a podcast about Costa Rica<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nShe also gained extensive experience attending international tourism fairs and networking with industry professionals.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn 2021, Mareike took the courageous leap of starting her travel agency in Costa Rica<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExpertise<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMareike is a Tourism in Costa Rica expert with over 10 years of experience in the travel industry.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nShe has a deep understanding of the country's natural and cultural attractions, Ecotourism in Costa Rica<\/strong>, as well as its luxury adventure travel market.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHer strong network of contacts in the Costa Rican travel industry and the Costa Rican Tourism Board <\/strong>gives her access to exclusive experiences and excellent customer service.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOne of Mareike's key strengths is her ability to understand her clients' needs and desires. She works with each client to create a personalized itinerary that meets their unique needs and interests to turn each itinerary into a personal dream vacation.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMareike attends to her customers in English, German, and Spanish, which allows her to communicate effectively with a wide range of clients.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nEducation<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMareike's educational background includes studies in International Business and Management (BBA) at\u00a0NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in the Netherlands.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFollowing her studies, Mareike furthered her knowledge with courses in Business Strategies for Emerging Markets (Coursera)<\/a> and INCAE Women Lead \u2013 Women\u00b4s Development Strategies<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nEmotional Travel\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn 2021, Mareike founded her travel agency, Emotional Travel<\/a>, which specializes in well-being and mental health vacations in Costa Rica.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe goal is to empower individuals to improve their well-being, escape the stress and problems of daily life, and encounter anxiety and stress.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nEmotional Travel aims to turn traveling into a healing and rejuvenating power to return home with a renewed sense of self and a deeper understanding of the world around them.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFrom yoga retreats to rainforest adventures, Emotional Travel has a vacation package to meet the unique needs of every traveler.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCall to action:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWith Mareike's expertise, you will have an unforgettable Costa Rican experience, from its stunning natural beauty to its thrilling adventures, rejuvenating wellness retreats, and a selection of hotels varying from charming rustic bungalows to luxurious accommodations.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor the latest updates and insights, you can follow Mareike on LinkedIn<\/a>\r\n\r\n","link":"https:\/\/www.universal-traveller.com\/de\/profile\/mareike-wielens\/","slug":"mareike-wielens","avatar_urls":{"24":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3a2ff3ce49a4a98f63bbe242c0dc94f6e8545602d52add5e0f10622468735cc0?s=24&r=g","48":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3a2ff3ce49a4a98f63bbe242c0dc94f6e8545602d52add5e0f10622468735cc0?s=48&r=g","96":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3a2ff3ce49a4a98f63bbe242c0dc94f6e8545602d52add5e0f10622468735cc0?s=96&r=g"},"meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universal-traveller.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/152","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universal-traveller.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users"}]}}