Sustainable Tourism Green Bag Lunch ? March 19th! | NBIS ...

Sustainable Tourism
Travel industry innovations that sustain cultures, natural environments and local economies.

March 19th: 12:00-1:30 pm
UBS ? The Arbor Group
925 Fourth Avenue, Suite 2000, Seattle
Tickets: www.sustainabletourism.eventbrite.com

Customer demand is increasing for authentic and engaging travel experiences that focus on local and sustainable communities and natural environments. From the United Nations to local tourism organizations, travel industry leaders and local governments are responding to the growing need for tourism opportunities and guidelines that support strong local economies, preserve environmental integrity and sustain cultures.

What is Sustainable Tourism? Join NBIS and The Arbor Group for an exciting panel with industry leaders to discuss this important topic. The panel includes:

• Janice Lichtenwaldt, sustainable tourism advocate, formerly with Global Sustainable Tourism Council and with Expedia: developing and promoting international guidelines for sustainable tourism.
• Cynthia Dunbar, REI Adventures ? How REI incorporates its mission of stewardship and sustainability into its REI Adventures programs.
• Christine Mackay, Co-founder and Executive Director of Crooked Trails, helping people broaden their understanding of the planet and its diverse cultures through education, community development, and responsible travel.?

?The event will include a special exhibit of photographs of Chris Linder, International League of Conservation Photographers ? www.chrislinder.com

Details:
Date/Time: March 19th: 12:00-1:30 pm (Doors open at 11:30)
Cost: $25;? NBIS members ? 15% discount at registration with member code
Lunch included.

Source: http://nbis.org/sustainable-tourism-green-bag-lunch-march-19th/

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