Yvonne S C Mtengwa

Named 2020 Global Top 100 Most Influential People of African Descent Under 40 Founder and Chief Editor of Travel Essence Magazine, a UAE based consumer publication curated to invoke curiosity on travel, culture and lifestyle experiences across Africa. Founder and Managing Director of Narratives PR, a Dubai-based Communications Consultancy specialising in PR & Branding solutions, Communications Strategy and Publishing Proven corporate and consumer PR professional currently residing in Dubai, with in-depth knowledge of communications strategy development and execution. Holder of a MSc Marketing degree from the University of Roehampton and BSc Business Administration degree from Walden University. My interest in the media and communications space peaked after being selected for an internship at the CNN International Headquarters in my freshman year at Atlanta’s Emory University. Post graduation brought with it a keen pursuit for growth in hospitality, travel, tourism and real estate marketing across the United States, Southern Africa and the GCC region. Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of leveraging my PR and Communications experience working with Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Katara Hospitality, Etihad Rail, Reem Mall, Department of Tourism & Culture formerly Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH), Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), Etihad Airways Consumer PR, Global Student Accommodation Group, Student.com, Global Village, Maudsley Health Abu Dhabi, Wellness One Day Surgery Center to name a few. I am an Amazon Best-selling Author, blogger and features writer whose articles and interviews have been featured on several pan-African and international websites and magazines including ThriveGlobal.com, Phenomenal African Woman, Out and About Style Magazine, Careers Magazine, Destiny Magazine South Africa and more.