Alfredo Gonzalez
Founder & CEO, AG Hospitality Group, LLC
Professional Bio
Alfredo H. Gonzalez is the founder and CEO of AG Hospitality Group, LLC, established in May 2017. With over three decades of experience in the travel and tourism industry, he has played a pivotal role in shaping international tourism marketing and development.
Before founding AG Hospitality Group, Gonzalez served as Vice President of International Sales and Market Development at Visit Florida (2015–2017), where he spearheaded global inbound sales and marketing initiatives. Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Market Development at Brand USA (2013–2015), leading the United States' first nationally coordinated tourism marketing campaign. His tenure at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau (1999–2013) as Vice President of International Sales was instrumental in expanding air service development, significantly increasing international flights to the region.
In addition to these leadership roles, Gonzalez has held key positions with Marriott Hotels, Palace Resorts, CFI Resorts/Westgate, and Bancor Leaders in Travel. His industry influence extends to professional organizations, including SKAL International, the Rotary Club of Daytona Beach, and the International Inbound Travel Association. In 2021, he joined the Advisory Board of the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute at The University of Florida.
Gonzalez holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Florida. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, he is married to Tina and has three daughters. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is an avid golf enthusiast.
Before founding AG Hospitality Group, Gonzalez served as Vice President of International Sales and Market Development at Visit Florida (2015–2017), where he spearheaded global inbound sales and marketing initiatives. Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Market Development at Brand USA (2013–2015), leading the United States' first nationally coordinated tourism marketing campaign. His tenure at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau (1999–2013) as Vice President of International Sales was instrumental in expanding air service development, significantly increasing international flights to the region.
In addition to these leadership roles, Gonzalez has held key positions with Marriott Hotels, Palace Resorts, CFI Resorts/Westgate, and Bancor Leaders in Travel. His industry influence extends to professional organizations, including SKAL International, the Rotary Club of Daytona Beach, and the International Inbound Travel Association. In 2021, he joined the Advisory Board of the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute at The University of Florida.
Gonzalez holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Florida. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, he is married to Tina and has three daughters. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is an avid golf enthusiast.