The Founder

Maria Athanasopoulou

Mindful Escape Tourism was created by Maria Athanasopoulou, a professional with many years of experience in tourism and an active voice in international initiatives.
Her vision was simple: to bring back depth, authenticity, and human connection into the way we travel.

Through her work she has inspired travelers, destinations, and professionals to see tourism not as consumption but as a path of renewal — for the traveler, for the place, and for the professional.

Maria is also the author of the Mindful Escape series (Travel, Living, Business), where she explores how the principles of Rebirth. Return. Value. can be applied in everyday life, in work, and in travel.

Her mission is clear: to build a community of Recognized businesses and Trainers who bring this philosophy to life across the world.

Our 2026 VOICES

Estefano Onatrac

Fine Art & Food/Travel Photographer | Architectural Visual Storyteller | SlowPhotography | Hospitality & Brand Projects | DxO Ambassador

Sofia Costa

Responsible Tourism Advocate & Mentor |Sustainable Tourism | Meaningful Entrepreneurship

Guy Dusselier

Certified Travel Coach (The Travel Coach Network) - Certified Life Coach (Mindvalley / Evercoach)

Susanne Stukenberg

Travelcurator | Travelconcepts made with 💛 Responsable Travel

Tim Russell

Content Marketer & Travel Tech Advisor | Southeast Asia Focus | Published Photographer

Tryfonas Kioutoutskas

Tryfonas Kioutoutskas studied International Hospitality and has carried out research and projects connected to the principles of Mindful Escape Tourism. His background in hospitality and his dedication to applying the values of Rebirth. Return. Value. make him a strong voice for this movement in Greece and Cyprus.

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