Kostas is a corporate communications professional with more than 15 years of experience in public relations, marketing and communications. He is the Founder & Principal of Travelworks, a communications and marketing agency focused solely on the travel and leisure industry. In addition, Kostas is a features writer for regional and international publications, specializing in insights and analyses in the hospitality sector. Over the past 10 years, Kostas has specialized in travel and leisure marketing & public relations. Alongside his team, he has designed and implemented bespoke strategic communications programmes for a wide range of high-profile hospitality brands. The recipients of multiple industry awards, Travelworks’ track record includes partnerships with global brands like Accor, Melia Hotels International and Sotheby’s International Realty, as well as unique hospitality venues such as Mandarin Oriental, Doha, Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa (Banyan Tree Group), Poseidonion Grand Hotel Spetses, Nikki Beach Porto Heli and more. With a BSc in Business Administration and an MSc in Applied Economics and Finance, both from Athens University of Economics & Business, Kostas began his career in the financial services industry, providing advisory services on all aspects of corporate communication for multinational companies in the FMCG, automotive and financial services sector.