Maria Rincon

Helped establish a family Vietnamese restaurant and developed its full menu, bringing together culinary research, experimentation and a coherent dining concept.

Works across experience design, sales, guest communications and operations in a travel startup, adapting to different business needs. Co-designs and delivers small-group, multi-country journeys in Southeast Asia, coordinating local suppliers and community partners.

Creates and facilitates retreats, workshops and wellbeing experiences, from program concept to guest communication and delivery. Coordinates facilitators, local partners, schedules and logistics to build coherent, personal guest experiences.

Led international educational travel programs and coordinated accommodation, transport, food, budgets and group communications. Provided cross-cultural facilitation and English-Spanish translation, supporting learning and smooth delivery in the field.

Worked across destination development, partner coordination, costing and trip operations in a travel startup. Co-developed community-based experiences in lesser-visited Colombian destinations through research and collaboration with local stakeholders.

Worked in hotel and hospitality kitchens, including in Sardinia, learning alongside an experienced Italian chef.

Managed day-to-day operations of a boutique wellness retreat center, coordinating accommodation, therapies and retreat schedules. Designed guest wellbeing experiences, guided practices and prepared meals.

Completed training in Breathwork & somatics at Yoga Union in Bali in 2025.

Completed Level 1 Zenthai Massage training in Belgium in 2023.

Completed energy healing training at ERA in Barcelona in 2021.

Completed a Master in Sustainable Tourism Destinations & Regional Tourism Planning at Ostelea in Barcelona, Spain in 2021.

Bachelor in Business Management from Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, from 2016 to 2020.