Our Team

Born and raised in Moorea, Tahiti’s sister island, Mateata is a beautiful blend of two cultures.
With an Australian father and a Tahitian Mother, she has always identified herself as a true citizen of the world.
After completing her studies, she decided to work in the tourism industry, putting her bi-cultural assets to good use. She worked for four years in a 4-star hotel in Moorea as a receptionist.

With a keen desire and cultural pride to offer more to visitors, she joined the E-Tahiti Travel team as a full-fledged travel agent and she will be very pleased to help you design a customized trip to our beautiful islands.

Her favorite island : The island of her birth, Moorea where her heart belongs
Her favorite Polynesian dish : Mahi Mahi with vanilla sauce
Her passion : Photography

Born in the Philippines, she spent her weekends and summers at her parents’ seaside hotel specializing in nautical sports. With her parents, she started scuba diving at a very young age and became a PADI certified dive master at 18. She is passionate about travel and she likes learning about new cultures and meeting people from around the world. English is her native language and it has allowed her to visit various countries like Chili, Thailand, Japan, most of Western Europe, Canada and the US – notably where she obtained her MBA. She discovered French Polynesia and finally settled in Tahiti in 1990, working in various areas such as English translation and tourism. She is now part of the e-Tahiti Travel team as a travel consultant specializing in scuba diving since August 2011. With 400 dives under her belt and knowledge of the Topdive centers, she will be pleased to answer any questions regarding any diver’s travel and diving needs.

Her favorite island : Fakarava, because of its wild beauty and its incredible marine life.
Her favorite Polynesian dish : Eina’a fritters. This local snack is prepared with little fish fried, traditional of the islands called Eina’a.
Her passion : Cycling

Moira is passionate about travel and foreign cultures. After her communications degree in the audio-visual sector in Paris, she moved to Huahine in 1994, a quiet island part of the Leeward Islands of Polynesia. There she met her future “tane” (husband).

She naturally turned to the tourism sector, having worked for the Tourism Office, hotels and excursion companies. In 2003, she worked for Air Tahiti (domestic airline) and Air Tahiti Nui (international flagship airline). Thus armed with a wealth of knowledge and an obvious taste for travel, this Irish gal joined our team.

You cannot be in better hands for organizing a more pleasant stay in French Polynesia.

Her favorite island : Her beloved Huahine for its authentic beauty and simplicity.
Her favorite Polynesian dish : She loves “fafaru ature”. This local meal is made with fish marinated in seawater. It smells like an overipe cheese with an “unforgettable” taste…
Her passion : Reading

Rose was born in Moorea, Tahiti sister island.

Rose spent most of her career in the luxury hospitality in Tahiti, where she held various positions from public relations to reservation and front office for about 20 years. In 2017, She decided to join a local inbound agency where she was in charge of the reservation department for the European and Asian markets.

Rose is bringing her expertise to e TAHITI travel as she has an extensive knowledge of the various accommodation structures as well as the international guests’ expectations.At the end of 2019, she was ready for a new professional challenge and decided to join our travel agency so she could share her passion for our “fenua” (islands) with all our clients from around the world.

She will tailor made exclusive itineraries whatever you are after a local guest house, a cruise or a traditional hotel.

Her favorite island : Her native island, Moorea
Her favorite Polynesian dish : The Tahitian raw fish (Tuna raw fish in coconut milk)
Her passion : Weaving

Born in Africa, Catherine moved “back ”to France when she was 4. Originally from Britany, she grew up in a small village in the Finistere area and has always been living close to the sea ever since.

She was 14 when her parents moved to Tahiti and later she graduated from a business school specialized in tourism. She started her career in a large travel agency network in metropolitan France before moving back to Tahiti as a travel agent working for a local inbound agency.

Back then, Catherine used to live in Moorea for 7 years before experiencing living in Rangiroa for 3 years. She joined the e TAHITI travel team in 2019 and is looking forward to sharing her love and passion for French Polynesia.

Her favorite island : Moorea because of its unique charm between mountain and lagoon
Her favorite Polynesian dish : Tuna tartare
Her passion : Moorea (well known for its Pineapple fields)

Born in New Caledonia and originally from Tahiti, it was normal that a return in Polynesia be to plan during its childhood. To be able to practice foreign languages and passionate of travel, Vaite decided to integrate a catering school.
After 1 year in the United States for an improvement in English, Vaite worked during 20 years for a big luxury hotel chain which allowed her to acquire a work experience as reservations agent to sell better with the essential values of the Hotels mark in Moorea, Huahine, Bora Bora and Rangiroa.

In 2013, Vaite decides to join a travel agency more based in relation with Foreign Tour operators during 3 years. This job also gave her the opportunity to have a better knowledge of the products which French Polynesia can offer as long as hotels, guesthouses and excursionists.

Having joined the Etahiti Travel Team recently and with a good Tourism Experience, Vaite would be delighted to organize a superb stay closer to your expectations.

Her favorite island : Tahiti Iti, more particularly Teahupoo a part of heaven still protected far from the tumults of the city and Tahaa where I spent unforgettable holidays on our magnificent “Motu” (islet).
Her favorite Polynesian dish : The raw fish “Taioro” and the fishes of the lagoon on BBQ.
Her passion : Polynesian Culture 

After a successful sales career in the hospitality industry working for various international hotels chains in France, Tahiti, New Caledonia and New Zealand, Marieke decided to return to French Polynesia in 2019 to start a new adventure with her family.

She spent 10 years in Tahiti before and has always considered our “fenua” as her adoptive home. She lives by these words: “Home is where the heart is!”

She was recently in charge of the global sales, working for a large international group in New -Zealand and has decided to pursue her career with our dynamic online agency where she will be responsible for the daily operations and sales & marketing strategy.

Marieke has a passion for the islands, Tahitian culture and is committed to delivering excellence in her customers dealings.

Her favorite islands : Moorea is her favorite week-end getaway but she fell in love with Mataiva in the Tuamotu Archipelago.
Her favorite Polynesian dishes : Tuna tartare and a Vanilla sauce Mahi Mahi (snapper)
Her passion : Travels