Global Future Council on the Future of Sustainable Tourism
Global Future Council on the Future of Sustainable Tourism
Council mission and objectives
Against the backdrop of the intertwined climate and biodiversity crises, tourism stakeholders have an opportunity to redesign sustainable destinations and practices throughout the industry. The Global Future Council on the Future of Sustainable Tourism will focus on how the sector can be rebuilt with new models and insights to ensure its sustainable future and advance pathways towards net-zero, nature-positive tourism that benefits local communities.
Co-Chairs
Jacqueline Gifford, Editor-in-Chief, Travel+Leisure
Joseph Martin Cheer, Professor of Sustainable Tourism and Heritage, University of Western Sydney (UWS)
Council Managers
Hanh Nguyen, Ocean Industries Lead, 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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