Carolina Perez
FOUNDER

Carolina was born an explorer, sharing the travel spirit with her mother Teresa – her inspiration and with whom she worked side by side for 16 years at Teresa Perez Tours in São Paulo. Carolina set off solo in 2009 when she founded Travelweek Sao Paulo and some years later it was acquired by Reed Exhibitions and rebranded ILTM Latim America.

After a sabbatical period, she was ready to start a new venture. In 2016 in Verona, profoundly inspired by the opera Nabucco from Giuseppe Verdi, Carolina came up with DUCO Italy.
DUCO was born aiming to uncover the beauty of Italy and its traditions.
A destination-oriented event focused on high-end travels, in a boutique format.

Along the past 7 years, DUCO’s distinctive format caused a very positive impact on upscale tourism in Italy.

In 2021, DUCO expanded by launching DUCO France. Now in its fourth year, the summit continues to celebrate the excellence of French hospitality, gathering the best hoteliers and suppliers from all regions of France. Hosted in Paris, this unique invitation-only event offers a deep cultural immersion. Attendees experience the charm of France through a five-day event filled with connections, inspired by the French lifestyle, in Paris.

The latest addition to the portfolio is DUCO Spain & Portugal, set to debut in 2025 in Marbella, Spain. This expansion reflects Carolina's commitment to exploring new frontiers in high-end travel.

Carolina is committed to another project close to her heart: The Hotel Queen. A social media profile where she enjoys sharing fun and curated travel content through her unique perspective and personal experiences.
Born and raised in São Paulo, Carolina is a world traveler and a dual Brazilian-Italian citizen. She takes great joy in creating and contributing to tourism in Italy, France, and now, Spain & Portugal.

Carolina lives in Lisbon, enjoys family time cycling, and being by the ocean and in the mountains with her husband, daughter, son, and three stepchildren.