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Sofia Costa

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Responsible Tourism Advocate & Mentor | Sustainable Tourism | Meaningful Entrepreneurship

  • Education

    • Instituto Superior de Línguas e Administração (ISLA Lisboa)

      2010 - 2011
      Post-Graduation Hospitality Management 16

    • Escola Superior Agrária, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

      2007 - 2010
      Degree Ecotourism 16

    • Leeds Beckett University

      2022 - 2024
      Postgraduate Degree Responsible Toursim Distinction

      Modules: Responsible Tourism – Theory & Practice Local Economic Development & Poverty Reduction Communities, Culture & Heritage Natural Resource & Environmental Management Marketing Responsible Tourism Ethical Tourism Business Management Tourism Destination Management: Roles and Responsibilities Research Methods Research Project

    • University of Algarve

      2013 - 2015
      Masters degree, Tourism Economics and Regional Development Tourism Managment 17

  • Experience

    • APTERN - Associação Portuguesa de Turismo em Espaços Rurais e Naturais

      Sept 2010 - Sept 2016
      Member

      APTERN's mission is to promote Rural and Natural Tourism by:- Promoting an integrated strategy for the sector;- Contributing to the nature conservation and to the processes of renaturation of rural and natural areas and;- Seeking to enhance the benefits of nature for both individuals and communities.

    • Hotel Afonso III

      Jun 2012 - Sept 2012
      Receptionist

      Check-in / check-out;Attendance at the reception;Give touristic information;Reserves management.

    • Association ALDEIA - RIAS

      Jul 2013 - Jun 2018
      Administration and Human Resources

      Environmental education and interpretation, at the RIAS Environmental Interpretation Center;Accounting;Human Resource Management;Project management.

    • New Cross Inn Hostel

      Apr 2018 - May 2018
      Housekeeping

      Housekeeping;Breakfast preparation;Breakfast stock restocking.

    • Pestana Hotel Group

      Jul 2018 - Jan 2019
      Recepcionist

      Check-in / check-out;Attendance at the reception;Give touristic information;Reserves management.

    • Association ALDEIA - RIAS

      Jan 2019 - Jul 2022
      Administration and Human Resources

      Environmental education and interpretation, at the RIAS Environmental Interpretation Center;Accounting;Human Resource Management;Project management and development.

    • Associação Vita Nativa

      Apr 2019 - Nov 2021
      Board Member

      Vita Nativa is an NGO, founded in late 2018, that aims to develop conservation and environmental sustainability projects.

    • Sustainable Travels

      Aug 2019 - Mar 2021
      CEO

      Sustainable Travels was a travel agency, which the main purpose was to create an authentic tourism experience in the Algarve based on sustainability. My main roles were:Development of new products;Partnership development;Client support;Reservation management;Social network management.

    • B Journal Editions

      Jan 2021 - now
      Co-creator

      We aim to inspire people to practice sustainable outdoor activities and to create and register memorable moments in nature. (Re)Connect & enjoy nature, respect it and protect it. Our main product is a Birdwatching Journal.Main tasks shared with my business partner:- Managing website, social media pages;- Managing sales;- Client support;- Create content.

    • Prime Emotions DMC

      Jul 2022 - Dec 2024
      Product Manager

      Designing itineraries for groups in Portugal and Spain; Logistical support for groups in the field;Budgeting; Creation of new partnerships.

    • Sustainable Travels Consultancy

      Mar 2025 - now
      Founder

      Our Vision:We deeply believe in the transformative power of sustainable tourism. We envision a future where all travel businesses integrate sustainability values into their daily operations. And where every journey is not only memorable but also respectful of our planet and its people.Our Services:In the complex world of sustainable travel, our services are designed to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to your specific needs. Every engagement is treated as a collaborative journey, where your business goals converge with our sustainability expertise to create impactful and enduring results. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cerificado IELTS - Nível 8

      British Council
      Dec 2021