Jelena Burdastova has been working as a cruise business support specialist at the Freeport of Riga Authority for over five years.
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Throughout her career, Jelena has gained extensive experience in public relations, international marketing, and tourism development. Her background in inbound tourism to the Baltic States has given her a strong understanding of destination management, international markets, and tourism product development. The diverse experience in marketing and PR has further strengthened her expertise in destination positioning, strategic communication, and stakeholder engagement.
In her current role, Jelena focuses on building and maintaining relationships with international cruise lines, port stakeholders as well as the industry organisations.
Combining her expertise in tourism, marketing, communications and the maritime sector, Jelena contributes to enhancing Riga's international visibility and promoting the city and its port as an attractive destination and valued partner for the global cruise industry.