Andrea Endres
TRAC – Certified Travel & Tourism Consultant [in training]
Trilingual, freelancer with a passion for sustainable wellness travel, marketing and authentic connection.
Services
Location independent, highly movable and a seasoned traveler myself with almost 20 years of experience from the travel & health industry, I offer in-person or online support wherever needed.
I am available for paid internships in:
Travel Production & Destination Development
Wellness Travel Product Development utelising local natural and cultural assets
Onsite Manager
Marketing
Freelance services I offer:
Virtual Assistant for travel advisors
Representative & Hostess for incoming, fairs, events, tours
Wellness focused Trip Planning & Research
Travel Companion Concierge
Destination Scouting, Quality Control, Site-Inspection
SEO, Social Media, Copy & Content writing for (wellness) travel
Small business online set-up for Wellness Professionals including web design
Consultation on Vegan Menu Creation & Sustainable Toiletries Selection
About Andrea
With nearly 20 years of experience across volunteering, entrepreneurship, hospitality, travel and holistic health, I have honed my skills in clear communication, active listening, and being adaptable and unpretentious in tackling diverse tasks.I am self-motivated driven in everything I do, ensuring I consistently deliver high-quality results. Being spontaneous and easy going in private, I love creating structure and flow to enhance efficiency and create bandwidth for creativity.I handle conflicts diplomatically and view feedback as a chance for growth. In high-pressure situations, I always stay service- and solution-oriented. My calm, caring, and balanced demeanor provides colleagues and clients with a steady, reassuring presence.Known for my ability to connect easily with others, I am proactive, resourceful, collaborative and effective at managing multiple tasks.
Currently
Second-year student in the TRAC – Certified Travel & Tourism Consultant program at Frans Schartau Business Institute in Stockholm.
Travel Advisor assistant, freelance.
Web Designer for Wellness Professionals, self-employed.
Previously
Worked many seasons within tourism and hospitality; service guide for TUI, trekking guide for Sun Holidays, exhibition guide at Astrid Lindgren's Näs, and for many seasons, from the age of 16, as a tour guide and leader for my family's former travel business.
I run my own business since 2014 and now organizing online wellness events and lectures on www.HolistiskHudvard.se as well as offering virtual assistance for travel advisors and other entities within health and wellness.
Opened plant-base brunch café in Cambodia, awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.
Held practical startup roles at Arctic Retreat, Swedish Lapland and Ekoappen's retreat initiative and managed my parents' former holiday village, Lilla Sverigebyn.
Worked to empower disadvantaged women in Cambodia, providing training in the small batch production of virgin coconut oil based premium skincare at social enterprise Coco Khmer.
Volunteer (less active now due to my studies) at Canary Green nonprofit since 2020, promoting sustainable initiatives within tourism on the Canary Islands. Examples of our work can be found here, here, and here.
Awarded #5 of top 10 in Who’s Who in Natural Beauty Scandinavia at Eco Living November 2023.
Speaker at and guest writer at several health summits and blogs.
Skills
Trilingual; Swedish, German, English. Written & spoken. Understand Danish pretty well.
People communication & Hospitality.
Project & team leadership.
Structuring, optimising processes
Networking, creating lasting relationships online & offline.
Wellness, holistic skin health, plant based nutrition, sustainable travel.
SEO, graphic presentations, Social Media, Word Press, Email-Marketing, Google Business, Workspace, Teams etc.
Education highlights
Internship at Alliance Malta DMC.
Niche market training course Wellness Travel Specialist at The Travel Institute (finishing Nov 2024).
Completed the Travelife education and training program for tour operators and travel agents. All requirements have been met to earn the title of Travelife Coordinator.
Journalistic writing course at Ljungskile Folkhögskola.
Vocational training to Ecological Holistic Skin Care Therapist, Axelsons Gymnastiska Institut, Stockholm.
Certified Ecological Nutritionist, Axelsons Gymnastiska Institut, Stockholm.
School of life! I believe in: learning by doing, listening & observing! I’m a fan of e-learning courses as well.
Goal
To operate in a larger context with other proactive visionaries who take a fresh approach to the industry and recognise it's potential to make the world a better place.
Travel is ought to be
Intentional, Sustainable, Transformative.
If we feel good, we do good.
The Wellness travel sector is not just about enjoying a spa visit, it's a conscious and holistic approach to travel that aims to bring well-being to all stakeholders and can curb common downsides of overtourism. People, Profit, Planet.By promoting Wellness Tourism (which shows significantly higher growth rates than overall tourism [1,2]) and holistic experiences that inspire awe and respect for our global community and natural world, we can foster a healthier society and cultivate mindful consumption habits. Through this journey of personal and collective wellness, I strive to nurture a compassionate, sustainable future where all life thrives in harmony.