Overview: The Caribbean -- the most tourism dependent region in the world -- is typified by large-scale cruise ship and all-inclusive beach resort tourism. Please join us for the world premiere of “Caribbean ‘Green’ Travel: Your Choices Make a Difference”, the latest video documentary by the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST). This film portrays a different type of Caribbean tourism – innovative, ‘green’ alternatives that protect and sustain the environment and respect and benefit local communities. The 45 minute film showcases a variety of responsible tourism businesses on four islands: Jamaica, Aruba, Grenada, and the Dominican Republic.
“This is a must-see for anyone in the development world and the tourism industry,” says Elizabeth Becker, author of OVERBOOKED: The Exploding Business of Travel and Tourism.
Opening remarks: Magda Lovei, Practice Manager, ENR GP, the World Bank
Introduction of the film: Martha Honey, Executive Director, CREST
Moderator: Valerie Hickey, Practice Manager, ENR GP, the World Bank
Panelists: E. Angus Friday, Grenada Ambassador to the United States
Jake Kheel, Environmental Director, Puntacana Resort & Club
Philip Schuler, Senior Economist, MFM GP, the World Bank
Miguel Angel Jorge, Senior Fisheries Specialist, ENR GP, the World Bank
Calendar » Premiere of CREST's new documentary, "Caribbean 'Green' Travel"
Premiere of CREST's new documentary, "Caribbean 'Green' Travel"
Dear CHST KSB members, we thought you would be interested in this event next week:
BBL co-hosted by the WBG Sustainable Tourism Global Solutions Group and Center for Responsible Travel (CREST)
Date: Thursday, April 28 | Time: 12:30-2:00 PM | Room: J B1-50, 701 18th St, NW
Lunch will be provided
To RSVP, please contact Kalterine Vrenezi (kvrenezi@worldbank.org)
Overview: The Caribbean -- the most tourism dependent region in the world -- is typified by large-scale cruise ship and all-inclusive beach resort tourism. Please join us for the world premiere of “Caribbean ‘Green’ Travel: Your Choices Make a Difference”, the latest video documentary by the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST). This film portrays a different type of Caribbean tourism – innovative, ‘green’ alternatives that protect and sustain the environment and respect and benefit local communities. The 45 minute film showcases a variety of responsible tourism businesses on four islands: Jamaica, Aruba, Grenada, and the Dominican Republic.
To view the film’s trailer, click here: https://vimeo.com/151564224
“This is a must-see for anyone in the development world and the tourism industry,” says Elizabeth Becker, author of OVERBOOKED: The Exploding Business of Travel and Tourism.
Opening remarks: Magda Lovei, Practice Manager, ENR GP, the World Bank
Introduction of the film: Martha Honey, Executive Director, CREST
Moderator: Valerie Hickey, Practice Manager, ENR GP, the World Bank
Panelists: E. Angus Friday, Grenada Ambassador to the United States
Jake Kheel, Environmental Director, Puntacana Resort & Club
Philip Schuler, Senior Economist, MFM GP, the World Bank
Miguel Angel Jorge, Senior Fisheries Specialist, ENR GP, the World Bank