Global Future Council on the Future of Sustainable Tourism
Global Future Council on the Future of Sustainable Tourism

Council mission and objectives
As the world learns how to handle the ongoing evolution of the COVID19 pandemic, and the tourism industry recovers in this context, tourism stakeholders have an opportunity to redesign sustainable destinations and practices across tourism services and businesses. How can the tourism be rebuilt with new models and practices to ensure sustainability?
Co-Chairs
Joseph Martin Cheer, Professor of Sustainable Tourism and Heritage, University of Western Sydney (UWS)
Sheila C. Johnson, CEO and Founder, Salamander Hotels & Resorts
Council Manager
Hanh Nguyen, Ocean 100 Dialogues Project Specialist, World Economic Forum
Rosaline Mouget, Community Engagement Specialist, Future of Mobility Net Zero, World Economic Forum
Mobilizing thought leadership for impact
The Global Future Councils serve as a brain trust for leaders from government, business and civil society, and support the Forum’s mission by bringing together experts bound by a shared mission to discuss the most critical issues, generate insights and analysis, and collaborate in shaping agendas.
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