Mara Begley is an idea genie and business matchmaker with a passion for telling feel-good stories that help brands grow their business and make a difference. 

With 20+ years experience, specializing in travel, hospitality, wellness and entrepreneur public relations, Mara's known for her creative ideas, strong media connections, commitment to getting top-tier results and serving as a strategic partnership facilitator to elevate brands to new heights. Her experience spans from launching her career in Rome, Italy as an editor of a local tourist newsletter, to working in-house at Marriott International, to becoming a media maven at boutique agencies in NYC, and ultimately running her own PR consulting business.

Mara has been the public relations architect on new property and restaurant openings; brand launches; special events; social media startups and business-building marketing alliances. She’s worked with leading travel brands, individual resorts, wellness retreats, destinations, nonprofits and entrepreneurs.