LOS ANGELES, California – You are invited to meet with Green Globe Certification CEO Guido Bauer at the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC), held in Bonito, Brazil, from April 27-30, 2014.

Now in its eighth year, ESTC is a unique annual conference providing practical solutions to advance sustainability goals for the hospitality industry. Offering invaluable learning and networking opportunities, the ESTC is a leading international meeting place, where innovative minds gather to discuss ideas that inspire change.

Mr. Bauer, will join the certification panel of speakers to present success stories of Green Globe members in all geographical areas. Members save energy and water resources, reduce operational costs, and positively contribute to local communities and the environment. Green Globe Certification is at the forefront of delivering sustainable solutions to the international travel and tourism market, tailored to each geographical area and local factors.

With a strong focus on highlighting and promoting ecotourism’s role in sustainable development, the ESTC 14 aims to strengthen the industry’s commitment to the recent UN resolution “Promotion of Ecotourism for Poverty Eradication and Environment Protection,” recognizing ecotourism’s positive impact on sustainable community development efforts. The conference program will feature ideas, opportunities, and solutions for the tourism industry to support conserving natural areas, alleviating poverty, empowering women, enhancing education, and improving the health and well-being of local communities.

Green Globe Certification will be available at all networking events. To schedule your appointment now, please e-mail to: [email protected]

Green Globe is a member of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) .