Gonçalo Van Zeller Bettencourt

Founded and grew a boutique DMC delivering tailor-made luxury programmes for international corporate clients and high-end travel partners. Personally delivered 70+ programmes in Portugal, generating over €1,500,000 in revenue. Managed the full project lifecycle including concept, proposals, budgeting, venue and supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, logistics, on-site execution, and client follow-up. Built a nationwide network of 200+ premium hotels, venues, suppliers and experience providers. Coordinated groups up to 500 participants and, for cruise-ship programmes, up to 10 simultaneous groups of ~25 people each across Portugal, with budgets up to €250,000. Led multi-discipline teams (guides, drivers, hosts, and other essential staff) and provided personal client accompaniment throughout each event. Staged corporate events and conferences from landmark venues (e.g., Alfândega do Porto, Palácio da Bolsa) to exclusive private estates and private boat experiences on the Douro an

Worked as a practicing fine artist and completed commissioned pieces for commercial and hospitality clients, including the Meliá Gaia Hotel. Delivered independent creative projects end-to-end—client briefs, pricing, and on-site delivery—for retail and hospitality stakeholders across Portugal and London.

Worked as a practising fine artist and completed commissioned pieces for commercial and hospitality clients, including the Meliá Gaia Hotel. Ran independent creative projects end-to-end, handling client briefs, pricing, and on-site delivery.