20 years + work experience with the highest standards in Hospitality, Restaurant Auditing,
Customer Service. A career in Aviation Industry in Emirates Airlines with 5 yrs in the leadership
position.
Business Management of a self-employed franchise at Travel Counsellors LLC Dubai: using the
most advanced hybrid reservation booking system with 24/7 support team for luxury travel.
Career Timeline
From Santa Fe, Argentina to the skies above six continents — every chapter a new school of excellence.
Global Journey
From Esperanza to Dubai — every city a new chapter.
Professional
Experience
Part of a global team delivering bespoke travel consultancy and business travel solutions. Crafting end-to-end personalised journeys integrating flights, hotels, experiences, transfers, events and local activities.
Operational and supervisory role on board with a strong focus on customer service and team management. Progressed from Economy through Business and First Class to Crew Supervisor.
Supporting clients in evaluating their guest experience through comprehensive service and customer experience audits. All parameters and guidelines provided by Magnify followed with precision.
Individual piano lessons for students of all ages and levels. Preparation for international certification exams: Trinity College London (Performance) and ABRSM.
Client relationship management and post-sales support for travel bookings and tourism services.
Customer service, client retention and product upselling. Telephone communication and complaint resolution.
Business
A multidisciplinary portfolio built on two decades of operational excellence across travel, aviation and hospitality.
Strategic travel consultancy for individuals and organisations — from corporate itineraries to VIP investment trips and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Certified Magnify assessor helping UAE's leading hospitality brands measure and elevate their guest experience through rigorous mystery shopping.
Independent ventures that reflect a passion for culture, connection and excellence — from piano studios to community building across continents.
Personal Journey
The passions and experiences that shaped the professional.
From au pair adventures in Iceland and the UK to eleven years flying the world's skies with Emirates — travel is not just Mercedes' profession, it is who she is.
As a Travel Counsellors franchise owner in Dubai, she designs journeys as singular as the people who take them, weaving every component into one seamless whole.
Music has been part of Mercedes' life since the age of six. Trained at the Amalia Pérez Conservatory in Santa Fe, Argentina, she went on to teach piano in Dubai for over a decade.
She prepares students for international certifications — Trinity College London (Performance) and ABRSM — bringing the same rigour and warmth to the piano bench that she brings to everything.

A life of movement gives you an eye for beauty in the unexpected. Photography has been a quiet companion to every journey — capturing the textures, light, and humanity that no itinerary can fully plan for.
From the grandeur of Kerala's tea plantations to the timeless stones of Rome, Mercedes' photographic sensibility reflects the same attention to detail she brings to every experience she designs.

Sport has always mirrored the values Mercedes brings to her work: teamwork, resilience, and the joy of a well-earned victory. Volleyball has been a constant throughout her life.
During her eleven years at Emirates, she was twice named MVP at the Inter-Airline Volleyball Tournament — a recognition that speaks to natural leadership both on and off the court.

Client Testimonials
A beautiful journey from beginning to end. Thank you Mercedes for every single detail.
Excellent management and exclusive offers. Mercedes Travel makes a real difference in personal attention.
Impeccable organisation for a family trip. Mercedes perfectly understands what we are looking for.
Get in Touch
Whether you are planning the journey of a lifetime, looking for a hospitality audit partner, or simply want to connect — Mercedes is always glad to hear from you.
"A satisfied client is the best business strategy of all."— Mercedes Basutto