Miguel Lahura
President

Miguel Ángel Lahura Ponce is an esteemed Peruvian engineer, honored as an alumnus of the National University of Engineering (UNI). His academic pursuits took a leap onto the international stage with his master’s in Administration from the prestigious Harvard University in Boston, USA, an achievement that reflects his global and innovative approach.

With a notable ten-year tenure in the public sector, Miguel Ángel was instrumental in modernizing Peru's international trade, playing a pivotal role in steering the country towards a more liberal and open trade system. His strategic foresight and leadership culminated in his appointment as Vice Minister of Trade, where he laid the groundwork for Peru's integration into the global economy.

As the founder of Viajes Pentagrama S.A. in 1983, Miguel Ángel has proven to be a true trailblazer in the tourism industry. His capacity to navigate multiple roles, from wholesale and retail agent to airline representative and business executive, has endowed him with a holistic view of tourism.

At the forefront of the digital era, he was ahead of the technological curve by registering perutourism.com in 2000, a move that signaled the dawn of a new epoch for personalized inbound tourism. Under his guidance, the website has not only flourished but also evolved into golatintravel.com, extending its reach throughout Latin America.

Miguel Ángel Lahura Ponce remains an inspirational force in the tourism sector, leveraging his extensive experience and foresight to drive innovations that transcend borders and connect cultures.