Speakers include:

Rob Holmes, Founder and Chief Strategist, GLP Films

Rob founded GLP in 2008 with the simple goal of building a unique and successful production and marketing company committed to award-winning authentic storytelling on important global issues. Rob has a diverse background in multi-media production, storytelling, conservation, tourism, and entrepreneurship. Prior to GLP, Rob has worked with leading organizations, including The Nature Conservancy, Appalachian Mountain Club, Woodland Park Zoo, Trails.com, and REI. READ MORE

Graham Harper, Director - Sustainability & Social Responsibility, PATA

With decades of experience in Asia, a Master of Science in Environmental and Development Education, and years teaching high school, university and adult education, Graham provides PATA a unique skill set and vision for community development, project management and education for sustainability. READ MORE

Nature, the outdoors, and wellness will be the experiences driving sustainable travel through the pandemic and into the future. For many destinations, this urgent focus provides a chance to strengthen or pivot their business model to welcome sustainable travellers seeking connections with nature as part of their renewal. 

Showcasing inspiring, real-life examples from the recent GLP Films  #TourismStrong video series, Rob Holmes, Founder GLP Films and Graham Harper, PATA Director of Sustainability, will highlight communities and destinations adapting, innovating, and overcoming these challenging times.  Learn from travel industry peers, from Community-Based Tourism village in Southern Thailand to an inbound tour operator in Ecuador specialising in eco-tourism and adventure travel, rising to the challenges of the pandemic to build a stronger, more sustainable future.  

Join this webinar to explore how destinations can:

• develop new products and experiences rooted in nature

• draw on community strength to build local markets

• highlight sustainability to attract high-value, responsible travellers