The demand for sustainability by Travellers is well known – Booking.com’s most recent report proves it. However, delivering sustainability is still a challenge in many parts of the world. What are the best practices and rewards that key opinion leaders in the Pacific can vouch for, based on their successful sustainability journeys? How can Small Island Development States & coastal communities grapple with the complexities of sustainability without losing focus? With the aim to prove the business case for sustainability in the Pacific, deep dive into conversations about tourism destination risk management, coral bleaching, rising sea levels, the Blue Economy and more.
May 17, 12 PM Singapore (9:30 AM New Delhi | 1 PM Palau | 2 PM Sydney | 4 PM Aukland | May 16, 6 PM Tahiti | May 16, 9 PM LA)
Speakers
Jean-Marc Mocellin, CEO, Tahiti Tourisme
Born in New-Caledonia, JMM is a graduate from the Hotel, Catering & Tourism school of Nice. He spent his career in International deluxe hotel brands which took him from Europe to several countries in Africa. He moved to resorts management in Fiji for his first GM’s position and then went to Tahiti where he settled a few years heading the legendary Beachcomber Intercontinental resort before moving again to Thailand for the same brand. Read more
Kadoi Ruluked, Managing Director, Palau Visitors Authority
Mr. Kadoi Ruluked is the Managing Director of the Palau Visitors Authority. Before being appointed Director in June 2020, Kadoi began his career at PVA as a Marketing Representative in 2005. From then, he became Marketing Manager in 2010 and then in December 2016, he assumed position of Operations and Programs Director. Read more
Tavida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
Associate Professor Tavida Kamolvej is a renowned expert in the fields of Disaster and Risk Management, Public Policy Analysis and Design Strategic Management, and Social Science Research Studies. With a strong academic background and extensive professional experience, she has made significant contributions to the field of public administration. Read more
Yang Li, Head of Public Affairs, APAC, Booking.com
Yang is Head of Public Affairs for Asia Pacific at Booking.com. Prior to joining Booking.com, Yang held senior roles in public affairs and public policy at foodpanda and Juul Labs. Before that, Yang held a number of roles in public affairs advisory firms such as APCO Worldwide and Asia Group Advisors to support global clients in public affairs and government relations. Read more