Lecturers of the «Spotlights» module Master classes with a focus on sustainable tourism

Five experts shape the module through inspiring master classes. They combine in-depth knowledge with global experience – bringing sustainable tourism to life at the intersection of theory and practice.

CEO Colombian Diversity Chamber

«Co-founder and CEO of the Colombian Diversity Chamber since 2012. 1st Latino & Colombian to be elected Board Chair at IGLTA (International LGBT Travel Association) from 2021 to 2023. With +13 years of experience in US, Latin America & Europe in designing, curating & scaling up Inclusive Travel Experiences for both, the B2B & B2C audiences. I am personally excited in interacting, debating, inspiring & grounding effective knowledge with Dynamic Students who will be the generation of crossing the 2030 goals and soon will lead a more sustainable & inclusive Travel Industry.»

Topic: LGBTQ+ Tourism
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Academic Programmes Coordinator, International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)

«I am working in anti-corruption education for the past 10 years at the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) in Laxenburg, Austria. Corruption in the tourism industry is rarely discussed, and it is fascinating that this programme recognises this important but often overlooked subject and it is bringing it to the forefront of debate. In this course, we address corruption from different perspectives, and together we will explore the different ways to tackle it. I look forward to your contributions and to our discussions during the in-person sessions.»

Topic: Fighting corruption
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Managing Director & Co-founder at Segundo Mundo

«I have always felt a deep social vocation and commitment, which has guided my dedication to embedding ethical values, responsibility, and sustainability into organizations connected to the tourism sector — a field I have known since childhood thanks to my family's tradition in hospitality. With extensive experience in social sustainability and sustainable tourism consulting, I specialize in the hospitality industry and the nonprofit sector, including eight years with the Spanish Red Cross, where I led the Development Education program in Catalonia. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with leading institutions and companies, and I am honoured to teach in prestigious master’s programs in tourism and hotel management. I currently serve as an expert member of the Tourism and City Council of Barcelona.»

Topic: Impact of Tourism on housing
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Araucaria Ecotours (owner), Green Publications (owner), Griffith University, Wildlife Tourism Australia Inc. (chair) Biodiversity Working Group (TAPAS, IUCN: chair)

«My working (and volunteer) life involves ecology and tourism, my research including animal-plant mutualisms, effects of habitat modification on wildlife, and impacts of wildlife tourism. I have run a wildlife tourism operation for 26 years, and as chair of Wildlife Tourism Australia I run conferences, workshops and other events for guides,  managers, students and others, and been invited as guest speaker or workshop leader in several countries. I promote ecologically-sustainable wildlife tourism, and am chair of the Biodiversity Working Group for IUCN’s Tourism and Protected Areas group.»

Topic: Wildlife Tourism
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Dean of Oman Tourism College

«I'm an Omani academic and researcher in the fields of tourism and cultural heritage, with more than 15 years of experience. I currently serve as Dean of the Oman Tourism College, after working as an Assistant Professor and Head of the Tourism Department at Sultan Qaboos University and Head of International Business Administration at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences. I earned my PhD in Tourism Management from the University of Queensland, Australia (2015), in addition to a Master’s degree in Tourism Studies from Monash University and a Bachelor’s degree from Sultan Qaboos University. I've contributed to academic development through teaching, supervision, and membership in prominent academic and professional committees locally and internationally.»

Topic: Religious Tourism

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