Michael has more than three decades of travel industry, destination marketing and hospitality experience with some of the world's most iconic and successful travel brands. He is the founder and president of Magellan Marketing, a dynamic marketing and management consultancy dedicated to strategic planning and business development for destinations, travel industry and technology partners.
Michael has been a trusted resource, panelist and featured speaker at multiple international travel industry conferences, is active in many industry organizations, and serves as a mentor for the San Diego State University Masters in Hospitality and Tourism Management program.
Based in the United States, Michael is an accomplished ocean swimmer and photographer who believes that responsible travel and tourism are transformational experiences that should be used to honor, elevate and benefit local communities throughout the world.
Michael has been a trusted resource, panelist and featured speaker at multiple international travel industry conferences, is active in many industry organizations, and serves as a mentor for the San Diego State University Masters in Hospitality and Tourism Management program.
Based in the United States, Michael is an accomplished ocean swimmer and photographer who believes that responsible travel and tourism are transformational experiences that should be used to honor, elevate and benefit local communities throughout the world.