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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

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  • 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

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  • Management

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

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Travel designers

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  • Travel designer

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

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Marianne von Arx Sakura
  • Travel designer

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

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  • Travel designer

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

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Beatrice Winkler in desert
  • Travel designer

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

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Megan Fischer Scuba diving
  • Travel designer

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

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Livia Canonica on a boat in Istanbul
  • Travel designer

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

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  • Travel designer

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

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Switzerland experts

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  • Switzerland expert

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

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Ana Marques Kayaking
  • Switzerland expert

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

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Annina Sommer in Peru
  • Switzerland expert

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

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Dennis Conatser in Morocco
  • Switzerland expert

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

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Karolina Juras in Iceland
  • Switzerland expert

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

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Event creators

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  • Event creator

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

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Cosa team Vera Schmid on a kayak
  • Event creator

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

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Jonas Vogel mountain view
  • Event creator

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

 

 

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  • Event creator

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

 

 

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The administration

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  • Travel writer

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

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Zana Delihasani enjoying view of volcano Nicaragua
  • Event creator

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

 

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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

 

 

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Yuriko Takatori view of Matera City
  • Administration

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

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