About us
Odile Palustran
Odile Palustran is half French half Chilean and grew up mostly in Chile. She has also lived in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, USA and UK, and is currently based in France, allowing her to be fluent in Spanish, English, French and intermediate in Portuguese.
After obtaining her business degree, she worked in Marketing, in industries such as aircraft, medical and cosmetic. Nevertheless her love of travel sent her off to visit over 40 countries, including every continent and led her to refocus her career in 2008 towards her passion: sustainable tourism.
She was Europe Market Manager for the Chilean Toursim Board (based in Chile) before founding Opal Collection - Exclusive Travel Representation Services in 2012.
Our Philosophy
Travelling is an experience that opens your eyes towards other cultures, marvels you with wonderful landscapes, offers new flavours, produces unforgettable memories, draws you closer to different realities and different people and through this helps you appreciate and reconnect with the world as a whole.
Our Mission
To create a close business relationship and continuous presence within the tourism industry, to promote the benefits and values of its clients, as well as be able to have access to opportunities that will showcase the products and generate more sales in the European market.
Our Vision
To be a brand that represents its client’s ideologies and values:
- Quality
- Unique experiences
- High end service
- Personalized attention
- Sustainability
- Preservation of local culture and heritage
Services
Online communication
Dedicated landing page
Dedicated landingpage on the Opal Collection website: https://www.opalcollection.net
Online communication
Newsletters
Constant communication through newsletters to databases in Europe with focus on UK, France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy.
Consulting
Business Plan
Teamwork with each client to define and implement annual marketing and sales plans.
Consulting
Marketing Strategy
Advice on approach and development strategy in the European market.
Trade one to one
Business meetings
D2D and online business meetings and training sessions with luxury tour operators and travel agencies in Europe with focus in UK, France, Spain, Belgium, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and Italy.
Trade one to one
Tourism trade shows and events
Presence at tourism fairs, workshops and professional events in Europe, representing one or several members of the "Collection".
Marketing
Sales Actions
Organization and implementation of marketing and sales actions (marketing campaigns, publication in specialized catalogs, promotional events, fam trips, and others).
Marketing
Strategic Alliances
Assistance in developing strategic alliances with other brands and products in the European market to optimize opportunities and benefits.