ABOUT VICTORIA

Born in Paris and raised between Venice and the UK, Victoria Schaal combines artistic vision with strong commercial expertise. A Business graduate from the University of Exeter, she has built a career spanning photography, visual marketing, and tourism strategy.

A serial expat for over 15 years, she has lived and worked across Europe, Southeast Asia, Central America, West Africa, and the Middle East, shaping both her visual style and business perspective. Fluent in four languages, she brings a practical, international approach to her work.

Her photography has received international recognition, including being named “Leader in Contemporary Art 2020” by Capsules Australia and listed among the “100 Best Photographers 2021” by Photographize Magazine. Her work has been featured by Saatchi Art, BBC News, and Fraction Magazine. She also works as a stock photographer with platforms such as Getty Images, Shutterstock, and Adobe Stock, and previously held a marketing role at 123RF. In 2021, she published her photobook Venetian Visions.

Alongside her creative work, Victoria has developed strong expertise in the tourism industry, focusing on revenue growth and profitability. She has held senior roles including Head of Sales and Marketing, Director of Revenue Management, and DMC Director across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. She is also the author of business books on marketing and sales strategies.

Now based in Oman, she is Director of a destination management company operating across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. She regularly attends major travel fairs such as WTM, ITB, ATM, and STF, and is invited to speak on industry panels and in television.

Read Victoria’s Story