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Michael Panton

Michael Panton

Every great leader is considered great for at least one of his greatest accomplishment. In 2001, when just about everyone but a few faithful had given up on the BTIA, Michael Panton was elected as President for a one year term, inheriting a BTIA that was at the brink of bankruptcy. During his Presidency, he started the process of canceling the high debts the association found itself in and started the process of steering the BTIA back to becoming the most powerful private sector tourism organization today.