Second-generation conservationist, Hunter McIntosh, VP of the Alaskan-based The Boat Company talks about being raised in the environmental community. He took over the Boat Company, having worked on Capitol Hill for years, and joined the family business. He has become increasingly involved in bringing forward the next generation of ecotourism.  The Boat Company has been in business thirty years and through partnerships has grown along with the industry and through collaboration he emphasizes the importance of having a "one voice" and be political.

Hunter was videotaped by Barry Heidt of sustainabletv with editing support by Tom Hopkins of Sustainable Today at The International Ecotourism Society's (TIES) 2010 ESTC event in Portland, Oregon, September 8-10, 2010. 

Glenn Jampol, Presidente, Cámara Nacional de Ecoturismo (CANAECO), speaks to "The Role and Challenges of Certified Sustainable Tourism in Transforming the Travel Industry in Costa Rica." His presentation was part of the panel, Sustainable Tourism Certification - Global Challenges and Opportunities held September 10th as part of the EcoTourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference, Portland, Oregon on September 8 - 10, 2010 sponsored by The International EcoTourism Society (TIES).

In 1985, Glenn founded and created the first "Boutique" hotel in Santa Bárbara de Heredia, Costa Rica, based on the best sustainable standards of the day, Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation and Inn, which is now considered "one of the best hotels in the world," according to the New York Times and Conde Naste Traveler. The hotel also has 35 acres of certified shade grown organic coffee, which is grown, picked, and roasted on premises.

 Videotaped by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv. 

Tamara Hill-Kennedy of the Green Meeting Industry Council addresses the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference panel presentation, "Where's the ROI in green travel? The conference sponsored by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) was held September 8-10 in Portland, Oregon. Ms. Kennedy-Hill was videotaped by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, the voices of sustainability.
The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) is the premier global community solely dedicated to sustainability in the meetings and events industry, not only through education but also by spearheading research, policy and standards. GMIC is a non profit professional meetings association with member representation in over 20 countries. The GMIC is 100% focused on advancing sustainability in the meetings industry and is a member of the Convention Industry Council.

Earthsayers.tv: Rick Ridgeway, Vice President of Environmental Programs and Communications, Patagonia was a keynote speaker at the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference sponsored by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) held September 8-10 in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Ridgeway was interviewed by Barry Hiedt of Sustainable Action Media (SAM). Rick strongly recommends in this interview that each of us wake up each morning and fix on one discrete point of change where we can make a difference.

During the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference in Portland, Oregon, Christina Tunnah talks about her experience with World Nomads Insurance, the Footprints network and the use of social media to promote community engagement.

Produced by sustainabletv.org with childrenfeedingchildren.org and edited by Tom Hopkins of The Center for a Sustainable Today. ESTC is the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference organized by TIES, The International Ecotourism Society.