Meet our team!
Step into the world of the Glenaki Travel Angels, masters in all-around PR and each with a unique passion and set of skills.
Glenaki can offer its clients a 360° approach on the Belgian and Luxembourg market. The languages in the team consist of Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.
BIRGIT DEFOORT
She started her career at P&O Ferries, then moved to Edinburgh as International Marketing Manager at VisitScotland and later founded Glenaki in 2003. In her free time, she enjoys
the mountains, a good hike and savouring culinary delights.
Managing Director of Glenaki
Tel./WhatsApp: +32 477 58 35 58
birgit@glenaki.com
BEATRICE MONDELAERS
Before working at Glenaki, Beatrice was a marketing manager at Thomas Cook Belgium. Her love for gastronomy, techy trinkets, Christmas jumpers and the energy of positive people always keeps her spirits high.
In-house expert in artificial intelligence, travel trade and MICE
Tel./WhatsApp: +32 496 15 81 68
beatrice@glenaki.com
KRISTIEN BASTING
She was the first to join Glenaki twenty years ago after she worked at the National tourist boards of the Netherlands and Great-Britain. Her experience makes her the ultimate PR-expert. Kristien loves singing with her band and walks at the beach.
Tel./WhatsApp: +32 473 21 47 80
kristien@glenaki.com
EMILIE BRUYNBROECK
Emilie has a background in video production and a love for all things sustainable. In her free time, you’ll find her gardening, spending
time with her loved ones and savouring amazing food!
In-house expert in TV productions and sustainability
Tel./WhatsApp: +32 477 96 30 86
emilie@glenaki.com
LISA VAN DEN ACKER
While obtaining her journalism degree, Lisa started as an intern at Glenaki. She hasn’t left since and is still a valuable part of our team.
Lisa loves all things adventurous,
spending time in nature and will never miss a
beautiful sunset.
In-house expert in influencer marketing
Tel./WhatsApp: +32 475 63 60 28
lisa@glenaki.com
WHITNEY DEFLANDRE
During her tourism studies, she already spent some time as an intern at Glenaki. Then after obtaining her communications degree, she became a permanent member of the Glenaki team. During her free time, you can find her on the dancefloor, dancing to some Latin music.
Tel./Whatsapp: + 32 471 65 59 26
whitney@glenaki.com
SHUKRIJE SUHODOLLI
She also completed her internship with us. After earning her communications degree, she returned to join Glenaki as an official member of the team. In her free time, she enjoys coloring and catching a movie at the cinema. She loves exploring different cultures and is a true animal lover.
In-house expert in reporting & PR analytics
Tel./WhatsApp: +32 474 39 26 08
shukrije@glenaki.com
LIES AUDENAERT
With a degree in International Business Management and Digital Content Creation & AI, she brings a mix of entrepreneurial and digital skills to the team. In her free time, she enjoys baking, exploring new recipes, and staying active through outdoor adventures and trips.
Tel./WhatsApp: +32 491 63 92 53
lies@glenaki.com
Glenaki Tourism Consultancy BV
Geerwijnstraat 12, 8000 Brugge – Belgium
birgit@glenaki.com