MEET YOUR CANCUN TEAM LEADS
BRISA KUMUL
GROUP SALES DIRECTOR
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Brisa was born and raised in Cancun, Mexico, giving her a unique perspective on the destination's growth. With nearly 20 years in the hospitality industry, 16 of them with DMCs, she is passionate about meticulously planning events that showcase her hometown and Mayan heritage. Brisa loves swimming in the Riviera Maya's cenotes and spending time outdoors with her family and her Frenchie.
ELSA CASTILLO
GROUP SALES MANAGER
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Elsa has a degree in Business Administration and an MBA in Marketing. She began her hospitality career more than 30 years ago in the Mexican Caribbean at The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun. Her passion for tourism led her to a number of roles, which gave her in-depth knowledge of the industry and confirmed that event management was what she wanted to do. With Terramar Cancun, she’s focused on exceeding client expectations with her attention to detail and customer service focus. Elsa has contributed to the consolidation of Terramar Cancun in the MICE segment, which holds 1st place as a destination in Mexico. Her love of travel takes her to new destinations, allowing her a taste of new cultures and experiences which she incorporates into the planning of amazing and memorable events for her clients.
VERONICA VILLEGAS, DMCP, CITP
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF GROUP SALES
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Born and raised in Mexico City, Veronica holds a college degree in Tourism Administration. She began her career working in the travel agency sector and hotel sales and brings 25 years of experience with her to the DMC side of the industry. She covers two amazing destinations (Cancun/Riviera Maya and Panama), and one of her most significant accomplishments has been training and mentoring numerous professionals, who after working with her, have been motivated to embark on a career in the same field. She has been married for over 30 years and is the proud mother of two daughters who were competitive swimmers from childhood through college. As a result, she loves watching major swim meets and competitions.
FERNANDA SOTO, CIS CMP
DESTINATION MANAGER
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A bonafide “chilanga” (born in Mexico City), Fernanda has lived in four different destinations, which allows her to appreciate the variety new places have to offer. She loves discovering hidden beaches and off-the-grid highlights everywhere she goes. Her 25 years in the industry have been divided between sales and operations and reflect her passion for tourism. A sense of adventure is a key component of her work, and she strives to share that passion with her clients. She believes music and tennis always bring people together, and eating strawberries and cream at a Wimbledon final is at the top of her bucket list.
LAURA VERGARA
GROUP SALES MANAGER
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Originally from Mexico City, Laura is enthusiastic and loves life and all it offers. With over 15 years in the DMC business, tourism is her passion. She takes great joy in crafting remarkable experiences for clients, helping them explore the beauty of Cancun. When she isn’t busy planning unforgettable adventures and perfect getaways, she cherishes time with her two daughters and her Chihuahua, Boni.