The Ocean is our planet's largest ecosystem providing a home to 80% of all lives in the world and being a major regulator for climate. Attributed to its vastness, its issues not only stays within but affects the whole world. With the commitment to sustainability, the tourism industry is striving to reduce the negative impact and create a sustainable model through various initiatives and projects.
In this webinar, we will deep dive into the impact of the tourism industry to the Maritime environment and how we are working to mitigate them. You will also be able to learn how YOU as a tourist can minimise your footprint and contribute to ocean conservation.
12PM SGT (9:30 AM New Delhi | 2 PM Queensland | 8 PM Vancouver)
Speakers
Dmitri Cooray, Deputy Managing Director, Jetwing Hotels
“For as long as I can remember, holidays were always spent down south in Yala or at Jetwing Lighthouse, and in Negombo at the Blue Oceanic which holds a special place in our family as it is where my grandfather started his journey.”To say hospitality runs in Dmitri’s blood is an understatement. The third generation of our founding family spent a great deal of their childhood growing up in our hotels around Sri Lanka - long enough for Dmitri to confidently say that he always wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. Read more
Susanne Etti, Global Environmental Impact Manager, Intrepid
Dr. Susanne Etti (she/her) is the Global Environmental Impact Manager of Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest adventure travel company. She has a PHD in natural science specializing in climate change and vector borne diseases.Her work at Intrepid Travel centers around global decarbonization specifically around climate change performance, biodiversity, carbon reporting, and transitioning the business to the low-carbon economy. Read more
Janine T. Tewid, Marketing Representative, Palau Visitors Authority
Graduating from Ming Chuan University in Taipei, Taiwan in 2021, Janine came back to Palau to find ways in which she can give back to her local community and work in a field that she was passionate about. She began working at the Palau Visitors Authority shortly after returning. Within the tourism sector, Palau Visitors Authority has been part of a multitude of works from community outreach to environmental efforts to showcasing the uniqueness of their island. Read more
Co-organised With
In Collaboration With
