Enrique Espinel is a leading global expert in tourism marketing and operations. Originally from Valladolid, Spain, he holds a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from the University of Valladolid and a Master’s in Business Internationalization from ESIC Business & Marketing School. Following a successful track record in commercial and experiential marketing roles at hospitality companies like MADISON, Palafox Hoteles, and Crowne Plaza Hotels, Enrique joined Civitatis in 2015 as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Upon stepping into the role, he refounded the company originally created by Alberto Gutiérrez, strategically transforming it into the undisputed marketplace leader for the Spanish-speaking travel market that it is today.
Under his cross-functional leadership, Civitatis has achieved massive global scale. The platform now boasts a curated catalog of 100,000 activities across 4,500 destinations in 160 countries, welcoming over 1.2 million travelers per month. Driven by a mission to enrich the global tour experience and fill the trips of millions of travelers with perfect memories, Enrique’s strategic vision remains the cornerstone of Civitatis' industry-leading success.