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Think Tank - Towards Responsible Tourism: Best Practices from the UAE

Think Tank - Towards Responsible Tourism: Best Practices from the UAE

FromForward Talks


Think Tank - Towards Responsible Tourism: Best Practices from the UAE

FromForward Talks

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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
May 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Our latest Think Tank, “Towards Responsible Tourism: Best Practices from the UAE” was held at the Arabian Market a few weeks ago. The Think Tank focused on gathering perspectives from different stakeholders driving impact across a variety of initiatives in sustainable & responsible tourism from the UAE, highlighting Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism’s efforts with the recent relaunch of its carbon calculator and 19 sustainable requirements aimed at placing Dubai at the heart of sustainable tourism. 
Our host Tatiana Antonelli moderated an expert panel with:


Myrna Ayad: Cultural Strategy & Art Advisory


Vignesh Balasubramanian, Area Director of Engineering, Marriot


Kelly Timmins, Director - Marine Animal Operations & Sustainability, Atlantis Resorts


Cameron Cairns, Managing Partner, Terrax


The Think Tank was held with with the support of Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism and Dubai Sustainable Tourism, and the Arabian Travel Market 2023.
Released:
May 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Forward Talks is a podcast about moving towards sustainability, brought to you by the people behind Goumbook, the UAE’s first social enterprise. Each episode will feature a sustainability changemaker — leaders & professionals who through their work, entrepreneurship & commitment promote sustainability in the UAE and through the region.