The LATA Team

Danny is responsible for the day to day running of LATA. He has worked in the adventure travel industry since 2004, having been Finance and Operations Director of travel publisher Wanderlust. Danny is notoriously difficult to agree to a photograph so this is the best we can do at the moment.

Danny joined LATA in 2017

Katie brings 18 years of travel industry experience to the Association. Well-travelled across Latin America, both independently and on FAM trips and media trips, she now leads efforts to maximise member services and develops initiatives to improve engagement across the entire membership.

Katie joined LATA in 2024

Jane brings to LATA over twenty years of travel journalism at national newspapers, including more recently in public relations, to her role as Member Services Executive. She’s travelled the world extensively including to many Latin American countries.

Jane joined LATA in 2026

Martin Johnson is the co-founder and director of award-winning tour operators Latin Routes and Polar Routes, which has since evolved into Cruise Routes, reflecting its expanding global exploration cruise offering.

He works closely with industry partners to promote Latin America, support sustainable tourism initiatives and strengthen collaboration across the travel sector.

He joined LATA in 2018 and was appointed Chair in  2023

As co-owner of Humboldt Travel, Kirsty has worked in Latin American travel for nearly 15 years. Her joy is connecting with people and communities. She has built partnerships across Latin America with DMCs and hotels to ensure they are properly represented.

Kirsty joined the LATA Committee in 2025 and was appointed LATA vice-chair in 2026

Quinn is Founder of Crees Foundation, a Peru-based non-profit dedicated to supporting a sustainable Amazon. Working closely with local communities, the organisation helps people access rainforest resources in ways that are both profitable and preserve the forest for future generations.

Quinn joined the LATA Committee in 2016

Lyn is the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Wanderlust, the UK’s multi award-winning magazine for cultural, authentic and adventurous travel. With an extensive global readership and a vibrant online presence, it remains the definitive publication for experiential travel worldwide.

Lyn joined the LATA Committee in 2005.

Simon has served on the LATA Committee, on and off since 1996.

Jarrod is Product and Sustainability Director at Steppes Travel, where he has played a key role in developing the company’s Positive Impact Travel strategy. Having previously managed a tented camp in Kenya, he brings both tour operator and supplier perspective to his role.

Jarrod joined the LATA Committee in 2023.

Joaquín is Sales and Marketing Manager at Explorandes, an adventure travel pioneer in the Andes since 1975 and the first company to operate the Inca Trail. Continuing his father’s legacy, he brings fresh energy and a bold new approach to the ever-evolving challenges of modern tourism.

Joaquín joined the LATA Committee in 2024

As Global Director of Sales at Aqua Expeditions, Milly brings over twenty years of South American luxury travel expertise, specialising in Peru, the Galapagos and beyond. A bilingual Lima native, she divides her time between her young family and is passionate about history and geography.

Milly joined the LATA Committee in 2024

Fernando Amer is Operations Manager for the International Markets at Buenos Aires Tourism Board.  He brings over twenty years experience in incentive and leisure planning and has worked at two of Argentina’s luxury destination management companies.

Fernando joined the LATA Committee in 2025

Business Development Director for Journey Mexico, Costa Rica and Brazil, Amberley believes travel is a force for good and a catalyst for economic opportunity, environmental protection, and cultural preservation.

Amberley joined the LATA Committee in 2025

Claire is the Latin America Representation Manager at The Adventure Connection, bringing over 25 years of experience working across Latin America. She brings a  knowledge of  product management, marketing, and destination development throughout the region.

Claire  joined the LATA Committee in 2026

Gustavo has extensive travel industry experience including serving as Minister of Tourism of Costa Rica,  and now as CEO of ST Costa Rica. He has  a special interest for regenerative approaches to tourism development, which perfectly ties into LATA’s approach to sustainable tourism.

Gustavo joined the LATA Committee in 2026