I am Maria, founder of ma.ma with more than 15 years of experience in the travel industry and digital marketing. My story began when back in 2006 I inherited Papadakis Villas, my family hotel in Crete, which faced the challenge of no clients and a minimal budget in the middle of the Greek economic crisis.

Leveraging my sales and customer service skills plus tons of creativity , I implemented innovative marketing strategies and created a compelling story for my hotel. After identifying my niche, and using attractive offers to bring guests to my hotel, I created a cluster of trusted businesses and collaborated with them in order to guarantee unique, unforgettable holidays for my guests. My little hotel soon became a success story and stayed in the top 5 of Trip advisors lists for more than 7 consecutive years!

This success allowed me to rent out my property and move to Berlin where I deepened my expertise in digital marketing. After nearly two years as a project manager at a digital agency, I transitioned to freelancing, gaining experience in app promotions, e-commerce, and B2B projects, as well as NGOs and film festivals.

My latest venture, ma.ma, reflects my passion for marketing. It stands for various interpretations—marketing .manager, maria.marketer, marketing.master—while embodying my commitment to nurturing every project like my own. So, you got it! If you’re looking for someone to help your project grow, I’m your marketing.mama!