Michael Wehmeyer

I´m a Marketing professional with a 25-year of experience in tourism with deep knowledge of Airlines and Travel Agencies in Latin America.I have a strong background in the aviation industry, specifically in sales and management roles. Worked for American Airlines for 10 years in Honduras. 8 years in Grupo Financiero Ficohsa where we helped start its travel department, Ficohsa Travel,  which later we helped become a local partner of the TMC BCD Travel. And for the last 10 years, I´ve worked for Copa Airlines as General Manager, currently for the Subregion of North Central America, overseeing the Belice, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua markets.I have a track record of increasing sales and implementing controls in the sales department. Also demonstrated skills in budgeting, business planning, operations management, and travel management.Additionally, I have experience in working with local authorities and implementing cooperating alliances and programs. Furthermore, I have experience in leading local processes of incorporation of new products and services to the market.Last year I was elected President of the Honduran Chamber of Tourism and also serve on the board of the Honduran Airline Association (AHLA).