Interview with Nicolaj Holm, Director at Aalborg Congress & Culture Center
Nicolaj Holm has ever since his first day as Administrating Director at Aalborg Congress & Culture Center (AKKC) been an advocate for incorporating more sustainable business practices in the company. Today, the multi-house with over 500.000 annual visitors is the first and only event place in Denmark certified after the international standard ISO 20121 for […]
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Interview with Danita de Haseth, manager of Mondi Lodge
Danita is the manager of the family owned Mondi Lode on Curaçao. The lodge concept is based on small but comfortable houses that fit in the natural environment and are eco-friendly operated. Under construction the goal was to leave as much as possible of the bushes (mondi) and the flora and fauna untouched. Danita is […]
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Interview with Bruce Maunsell, co-founder of Timber Trail Lodge
Bruce has an extensive experience in tourism and a background as experienced business developer. He has worked and is still working on different projects in tourism and hospitality with a special focus on sustainability. After five years of planning he started together with a group of investors the Timber Trail Lodge at the Timber Trail […]
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Interview with Ewald Biemans, founder of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort
Ewald Biemans has a long experience in sustainable tourism. His Beach Resorts Bucuti and Tara on the Caribbean island Aruba both have the Green Globe Platinum and the Travelife Gold certification. Ewald himself was 2017 recognized with a Gold Adrian Award as Leader in sustainable tourism which is presented by Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association […]
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Interview with Marianne Costa, founder of Vivejar
Marianne Costa worked as a consultant with sustainable tourism but got tired of it and founded Vivejar, a travel agency that brings tourists to local communities. One of Mariannes big goals is to empower women. Things we wanted to know from Marianne: • A short description of her business • What gave Marianne the […]
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Interview with Diana Relêgo from HBD Hotels Príncipe
Diana Relêgo is responsible for marketing and communication at HBD hotels on the island Príncipe which was 2013 classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. HBD, which owns the Bom Bom Hotel on Príncipe, is strongly committed to sustainable tourism which gave us the reason to take a closer look. Things we wanted to know […]
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Interview with Wolfgang Weiler from Black Forest Tourism Ltd.
Wolfgang Weiler is Head of Communications Department Black Forest Tourism Ltd. The Black Forest holiday region has done big steps towards sustainable tourism and has been awarded the title of finalist in the federal competition for sustainable destinations in Germany. Things we wanted to know from Wolfgang: • Why did the Black Forest holiday […]
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Interview with Marie Holmberg from Malmö Tourism
Marie Holmberg works as project leader business development for Malmö Tourism. She is the responsible person for sustainability and was responsible for the ISO 20121 certification progress in Swedens third biggest city. Things we wanted to know from Marie: • What was the reason for Malmö to become a sustainable tourist destination? • Which […]
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Interview with Silke Rumpelt from destination Uckermark
Silke Rumpelt is responsible for the destination Uckermark in northeastern Germany which is promoted by the tmu Tourismus Marketing Uckermark GmbH company. The Uckermark destination was nominated at the 2016/17 national competition “Sustainable tourist destinations in Germany” for its engagement in sustainable tourism. Things we wanted to know from Silke: • What was the […]
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Interview with José Koechlin, Founder of Inkaterra
José Koechlin is the founder of Inkaterra, a pioneer in sustainable hotel-business. He started his Journey 1975 in Peru at the feet of Machu Picchu. Today his company operates seven hotels. José Koechlin is not only committed to sustainable tourism he and his colleagues are also actively supporting scientifically studies on his properties with the […]
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