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About us

Making Destinations Visible:

Strategically, Digitally, and Sustainably

Our story

What sets us apart

VisibleTourism was founded on a clear insight: destinations can’t afford to be invisible — not on maps, not in search, and not in the eyes of future visitors.

We work exclusively with Destination Management Organizations, tourism boards, and public institutions to ensure their region is digitally structured, searchable, and accessible — where it matters most.

Our team combines strategic consultants, UX researchers, tourism professionals, and full-stack developers. We bring high-level planning together with on-the-ground implementation: audits, digital mapping, stakeholder training, and measurable results.

We’ve worked within DMO teams, alongside city governments, and in partnership with local actors who balance strategy with daily delivery. We know the complexity — and we help you cut through it.

We also actively build bridges between academia and practice. Our team includes PhD candidates and published researchers in the fields of tourism and digital transformation. This academic connection informs our work with evidence, ensuring that our solutions are sustainable, policy-aligned, and future-ready.

Our approach is pragmatic, trusted, and tailored to public-sector realities: clear deliverables, measurable ROI, and communication that works from boardroom to trailhead.

VisibleTourism is your partner in making visibility work — not for show, but for impact.

Meet the Team

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Adam Schmutz

Founder | Consultant | Explorer | PhD Candidate

Working at the crossroads of tourism, technology, and entrepreneurship, Adam builds digital visibility for places that deserve to be found. His academic research informs his hands-on consulting work across Europe.

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Bence Bukovec

Partner | Project Owner | Full-Stack Developer

Bence leads the technical delivery of all digital mapping and system integrations. With an MA in Tourism and deep technical expertise, he uniquely understands the real-world challenges DMOs face and builds the systems to solve them.

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Vivi Szabó

UX/UI Researcher | Advisor | Trekker

Vivi focuses on how destinations are digitally presented and how travelers experience them in real life. She helps bridge perception and experience through data-informed design.

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Eszter Schmutz

UX/UI Researcher | Data Analyst | PhD Candidate

Eszter specializes in analyzing destination data and translating it into structured, scalable digital strategies. She is currently pursuing her PhD in tourism and technology, with a focus on digital experience systems in the public sector.

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