Meet the team
Cosa isn’t a thing, it’s a family. And like any family, we are made up of people, each with their own personalities but who work better as a team. Together, we are travel designers, booking specialists, event creators and Switzerland experts. But who are we? Time to meet the Cosa family.
The management
Nina Müller
Experience the world, meet new people, indulge in cultures, immerse in nature… travelling has always been one of my biggest joys.
Three words that describe me
Adventurous, imaginative, vivacious
Areas of expertise
High-end travel, art & architecture, Africa
George Müller
Exploring the world has always been my passion. Being born in Brazil with a Japanese grandmother gave me global roots and allows me to travel like a local in many places.
Three words that describe me
Curious, thoughtful, exploring
Areas of expertise
Japan & Asia, Brazil & South America, Switzerland, IT & finance
Travel designers
Enzo D. Marraffino
There is nothing better than broadening your horizons, immersing yourself in foreign cultures and discovering new things. Oh, how beautiful our world is!
Three words that describe me
Straightforward, curious, sincere
Areas of expertise
Cruises, food & restaurants, Italy, Maldives
Marianne von Arx
Countries, people, their history, languages and culture fascinate me. Travelling and discovering new worlds is one of my passions and I’ve been working in the travel industry for many years. My hobby has become my dream job.
Three words that describe me
Reliable, competent, happy
Areas of expertise
Private jets, flight booking, Rio de Janeiro, Hungary
Alexandra Durrer
I gained my work experience early on at American Express Travel. During my many years of exploration, I’ve worked at home and abroad, most recently for 13 years in South Africa.
Three words that describe me
Dedicated, passionate, friendly
Areas of expertise
Sailing & yachts, South Africa, France, USA
Beatrice Winkler
Tourism has always fascinated me. So after graduating from business school then travel school, I started a career in the travel industry. That’s how I finally came to Cosa over 20 years ago and have never looked back.
Three words that describe me
Helpful, positive, sincere
Areas of expertise
Business travel, airfares, Switzerland, Scotland
Megan Fischer
Who else can claim to have lost sunglasses in every continent but Antarctica?! My English humour & Swiss precision have already helped me numerous times around the globe.
Three words that describe me
Flexible, perfectionist, cheerful
Areas of expertise
Leisure travel, honeymoon, Rwanda, New Zealand
Livia Acar
Passionate about foreign languages and human contact, I am in love with our wonderful planet and customer relations are my priority.
Three words that describe me
Attentive, genuine, adventurous
Areas of expertise
Safaris, city breaks, honeymoon, United Arab Emirates
Nadia Angelucci
Beyond my Italian heritage, a profound love for travel courses through my veins. I’ve spent nearly 35 years delving into foreign cultures, uncovering exotic lands and forging memorable connections with remarkable individuals.
Three words that describe me
Curious, empathetic, positive
Areas of expertise
Middle East, India, Cruises, Peru
Switzerland experts
Simon Kessler
I want to see the world in all its colours. My travels have broadened my horizons and I always look forward to my next discovery. And at Cosa, I’m surrounded by a team full of passionate experts who help me plan it.
Three words that describe me
Empathetic, genuine, open-minded
Areas of expertise
Switzerland, bike trips, Germany, sales
Ana Marques
Born and raised in amazing Portugal, I was always curious about life in other countries, so I can consider myself such a lucky person to have the opportunity to travel and see it for myself.
Three words that describe me
Curious, friendly, optimistic
Areas of expertise
Switzerland, family, product development, Portugal
Annina Sommer
I feel at home travelling in Asia. As I am half-Asian myself, I blend in well and am mostly accepted by the locals as one of them. One of my fondest travel memories is a boat trip in Myanmar: watching the scenery go by was such a peaceful experience.
Three words that describe me
Creative, thoughtful, nature-lover
Areas of expertise
Switzerland, art, group travel, The Netherlands
Dennis Conatser
One of my most cherished travel memories was reflecting upon the beauty of humanity during my private excursion through Morocco. An Italian lady, an American lad and our Berber guide communicating in Spanish, a language not native to any of us.
Three words that describe me
Enthusiastic, creative, empathetic
Areas of expertise
Switzerland, Social media, Tour guiding, Mexico
Karolina Juras
Travel has broadened my perspective and taught me so much about the world and myself. Exposure to new environments is exhilarating and I am passionate about sharing what I’ve learned with other curious individuals.
Three words that describe me
Curious, dedicated, reliable
Areas of expertise
Switzerland, hiking, train travel, Iceland
Event creators
Sabine Schneeweiss
I am a storyteller and consultant. Originally Austrian, I moved to Switzerland 12 years ago. Different career stages have led me from the hotel business to the event industry.
Three words that describe me
Storyteller, thinker, organiser
Areas of expertise
Events, concept creation, hiking in Europe, Austria
Vera Schmid
After my first experiences in the tourism industry and in event management on a national level, I enthusiastically accepted a new challenge at Cosa Travel.
Three words that describe me
Curious, open-minded, detail-oriented
Areas of expertise
Events, travel writing, Scotland, South East Asia
Jonas Vogel
My favourite travel experience so far was my backpacking journey through Central America right before Covid appeared. For four months I was living day by day without thinking about tomorrow – what a great feeling!
Three words that describe me
Passionate, conscious, sociable
Areas of expertise
Events, group travel, Colombia, Central America
Melissa Blaschi
After experiencing many different events in the automotive and motorsports industry, I decided to dive into the travel sector by joining Cosa Travel. The greatest reward for me is always to see the faces of satisfied participants.
Three words that describe me
Caring, foodie, passionate
Areas of expertise
Events, communications, Portugal, Mexico
The administration
Diccon Bewes
I grew up in Britain but was always trying to get away. A degree in International Relations led to a trip around the world, which set me up for a career in travel writing.
Three words that describe me
Creative, organised, friendly
Areas of expertise
Travel writing, train travel, Switzerland, USA, London
Zana Delihasani
My passion for surfing has brought me to the most beautiful beaches on this planet.
Three words that describe me
Intuitive, creative, social
Areas of expertise
Marketing, Social media, Bali, Nicaragua
Abarna Amirthalingam
I was born and grew up in Lucerne, Switzerland but my family is originally from Sri Lanka. Travelling is like freedom in the world. I like to travel because I enjoy different cultures and especially when I can talk to people.
Three words that describe me
Purposeful, energetic, strong-minded
Areas of expertise
Accounting, Sri Lanka, South India, food
Yuriko Takatori
I was born on an island in Japan, grew up in the Middle East, and worked for a Japanese company in their overseas operations. Then I got married and am now living in Switzerland.
Three words that describe me
Friendly, positive and open-minded
Areas of expertise
Japan, Tokyo, Food & restaurants, Spas
