Meet the Stars Desk Team
Behind every Stars Desk booking is a real advisor, not a call center. Our New York-based team specializes in five-star hotels, VIP travel, Belmond luxury trains and cruises - and because Stars Desk is an Independent Affiliate of Ovation Network (a Virtuoso Member Agency) and an accredited Belmond Bellini Club advisor, every advisor here books at the same published price you would pay direct, with preferred-partner upgrades, credits and amenities added on. One advisor owns your trip from first idea to homecoming, and stays reachable 24/7 while you travel.
Leadership
Maria Atanasova
Co-Founder & Lead Travel Advisor
Maria founded Stars Desk out of a lifelong passion for travel and now leads its advisory team. She specializes in five-star hotel bookings, VIP travel, private-jet experiences, luxury cruises and curated destination journeys for discerning travelers worldwide - the trips where the details, and the right connections, make all the difference. As a Virtuoso advisor working across Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Hyatt Prive, Marriott STARS and Rosewood, she secures the upgrades, credits and VIP recognition that turn a good stay into a memorable one, at no cost to the client.
Our advisors
Every advisor books the full Stars Desk portfolio with the same preferred-partner access. Tell us your trip and we will match you to the right specialist.
Grace Mason
Senior VIP Travel Advisor - five-star hotels and VIP travel with preferred-partner perks.
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Gabrielle Sutton
Senior VIP Travel Advisor - five-star hotels and VIP travel with preferred-partner perks.
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Karina Graham
Senior VIP Travel Advisor - five-star hotels and VIP travel with preferred-partner perks.
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Mariya Young
Marketing Manager - the stories, campaigns and content behind Stars Desk.
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