Forbes magazine has highlighted Ana Carolina Briones Pereyra, Secretary General of the Central American Tourism Promotion Agency (CATA) as one of the 100 most powerful women in Central America, in its 2023 issue. The prestigious list is made up of diverse business leaders, engineers, scientists, athletes, activists, politicians and even futurists, whose work is leading the processes of equality and inclusion in the region.
These extraordinary women have achieved outstanding accomplishments in their respective fields, and their stories are an inspiration to all. Their contributions have not only positively impacted their industries, but have also paved the way for future generations of women leaders.
The list also includes Marcela Toriello, president of TAG Airlines; Elisa Saravia, current vice president of Operations and Technology (CTIO) of Tigo El Salvador; futurist and technologist Cathy Hackl; president of the Panama Chamber of Commerce Marcela Galindo; Lottie Cunningham, advocate for the rights of indigenous peoples in Nicaragua; and surfer Brisa Hennessey, are a sample of those who make up this edition's 100 Powerful Women.
Over the past eight years, Carolina Briones has demonstrated outstanding leadership and has played a key role in promoting tourism in Central America and the Dominican Republic. Her primary focus on Europe and other international markets, such as intra-regional and North America, has been key to positioning the region as a unique, complementary and globally attractive multi-destination tourism destination.
