Paulo Fonseca

Originally from Braga, Paulo Fonseca’s expansive knowledge of corporate finance in the industries of leisure, travel and tourism is an invaluable boon to Viking. He earned his bachelor degrees in accounting and administration from the Higher Institute of Accounting and Administration in Porto, Portugal. After working 12 years as an accountant for Accor Hotels, Chamartin Imobiliaria and PROEF Group, Paulo managed corporate finance at Antalis Group, a European packing conglomerate with more than 115 distribution centers worldwide. In 2017, Paulo brought his financial acumen and business planning experience to Viking. He is a member of the Portuguese Chartered Accountants Association.

Anabela Silva

Throughout her professional life, Anabela Silva has gravitated towards education and hospitality. Since joining the Viking family in 2017 as a Shore Excursion Manager, Anabela is responsible for developing excursions alongside the River Douro, from its source at the “Urbion Peaks” in Soria, Spain, flowing westerly through pristine nationals parks and UNESCO-designated wine regions to its mouth near Porto, the cultural capital of northern Portugal.

Anabela’s passion for languages led her to study English and Portuguese modern literature at the University of Porto. After completing her post-graduate studies in tourism and heritage at the Polytechnic Institute of Management and Technology, Anabela taught English for a spell before embracing a new career as a tour escort. She joined Viking as a Program Director in 2017, and the following year she was promoted to our corporate office in Portugal, where she continues to apply her intimate knowledge of Portugal to cultivate enriching experiences for our guests.