María Velasco Figueras

María Velasco Figueras has over 10 years of work experience in the fields of brand and communication, online merchandising, business development, group leadership, digital communications, product management, public relations, and event management. In 2019, they began working as the Brand & Communication Manager at BYHOURS. Prior to that, they worked as an Online Merchandising Coordinator at eDreams ODIGEO from 2016-2019, a Business Development Manager at Exoticca from 2013-2016, a Group Leader at InterWay Cursos de Idiomas en el Extranjero from 2013-2016, a Digital Communications Executive at Grupo Hotusa from 2012-2013, a Product Assistant Manager at Smartbox from 2012-2013, a Public Relations Assistant Manager at Hotel Casa Fuster 5* Gran Luxe, Landmark, Member of the Leading Hotels of the World and Virtuoso from 2011-2012, and an Events Management at RPM Events y servicios de Marketing, S.L. from 2009-2011.

María Velasco Figueras completed a Bachelor's Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management from the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management Sant Ignasi (Universitat Ramon Llull) in Barcelona between 2008 and 2012. In 2016, they completed a Master in Brand Strategy and Creative Brand Management from UPF Barcelona School of Management.