Organizer

Smart Community Tourism

Email

info@scotwebinars.org

Website

http://www.scotwebinars.org

Date

Sep 11 2024

Expired!

Time

Maldives Time / 15:30 Sri Lanka

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Webinar in World Time

Languages

English

$Mr. Xu Jing worked as regional director for Asia and the Pacific in the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) from 2004 to 2020 and served as the executive secretary of the Organization for 4 years. At present, he also serves as a board member of the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) and a member of the Mekong Tourism Advisory Group. Currently he also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Global Tourism Economy Research Centre (Macao). Graduated from Beijing International Studies University, majoring in English, he received a master\'s degree in Tourism Management from the University of Surrey, UK. His current research focus is on the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the tourism industry and tourism development policies in Asia.$	Xu Jing Moderator
	Hashan Cooray Panelist
$Sashika KaluwahewaJoining the Jetwing family in 2013, Sashika currently functions as Manager – Sustainability, overseeing the brand’s many environmental sustainability initiatives. With both a Bachelors and Masters in Environment Management, she blends academic rigor and practical expertise, highlighting her understanding of environmental issues and ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with impactful solutions.She has played a key role in implementing environmental management systems and developing related policies and strategies that drive the brand\'s commitment to sustainability. Her responsibilities extend to coordinating sustainability practices across Jetwing\'s hotels, analyzing sustainability metrics, fostering communication among teams, and ensuring continuous improvement in environmental performance.$	Sashika Kaluwahewa Panelist
	Hugo Pedrosa Panelist
	Abdulla Mausoom Panelist

Local Time

Timezone: America/New_York
Date: Sep 11 2024
Time: 6:00 am - 7:30 am

Volume 61

Name: Volume 61
Start: 2024-09-11
End: 2024-09-11

The Butterfly Effect of Sustainable Tourism - Initiatives from South Asian Island Nations

This webinar series focuses on the role that tourism plays in small host communities, providing an online platform which bridges tourism theory and practice. This webinar introduces tourism sustainability practices of Sri Lanka and the Maldives, covering local resources, social caring for local communities and staff, as well as hotel energy solutions using new technology applications. After welcome remarks, the moderator will set the stage and invite panelists from the two South Asian countries to share their knowledge and experiences in their respective situations. Based on their remarks, and benefiting from the ensuing discussion, a summary of lessons learned will be shared with the participants.

Program

Welcome Remarks

Jafar Jafari
Kazem Vafadari

Introduction/Moderator

Xu Jing

Presentations by panelists

Hashan Cooray
Sashika Kaluwahewa
Hugo Pedrosa
Abdulla Mausoom

Discussion and Q/A

Participants and Panelists

Rapporteur

Malcolm Cooper

Conclusion