Alvarado Guzman from the La Cusinga Eco Lodge in Costa Rica discussed his hotel's role in promoting national

Alvarado Guzman from the La Cusinga Eco Lodge in Costa Rica discussed his hotel's role in promoting national sustainability.

He was interviewed by Barry Heidt of SustainableTV at the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference, organized by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES). The video, edited by Sustainable Today, is available on EarthSayers.tv.

Tamara, Executive Director of the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC), discusses her commitment to sustainability principles and practices within the

Tamara, Executive Director of the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC), discusses her commitment to sustainability principles and practices within the travel industry.

Her interview was videotaped by Barry Heidt of sustainabletv, with editing by Tom Hopkins of Sustainable Today. This was recorded at The International Ecotourism Society's (TIES) 2010 ESTC event in Portland, Oregon.

Additionally, see Tamara's panel presentation on the ROI of sustainability on EarthSayers.tv.

Hunter McIntosh, VP of the Alaskan-based The Boat Company, is a second-generation conservationist. After working on Capitol

Hunter McIntosh, VP of the Alaskan-based The Boat Company, is a second-generation conservationist. After working on Capitol Hill, he joined the family business, now focusing on advancing ecotourism. The Boat Company, in business for 30 years, emphasizes collaboration and a unified political voice for the industry.

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

Glenn Jampol, President of the Cámara Nacional de Ecoturismo (CANAECO), shares his journey from Berkeley to Costa Rica,

Glenn Jampol, President of the Cámara Nacional de Ecoturismo (CANAECO), shares his journey from Berkeley to Costa Rica, where he founded Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation and Inn. This "Boutique" hotel in Santa Bárbara de Heredia, built on sustainable standards, is now recognized by the New York Times and Conde Nast Traveler as "one of the best hotels in the world." It also features 35 acres of certified organic, shade-grown coffee, processed on-site.

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

Richard Edwards, Director of Planeterra, stresses the urgent need to shift mainstream tourism towards a sustainable model.

Richard Edwards, Director of Planeterra, stresses the urgent need to shift mainstream tourism towards a sustainable model. He highlights ecotourism's strong consumer demand and the critical business case: environmental degradation and climate change threaten the pristine destinations vital to the industry.

Edwards was videotaped by Barry Heidt of sustainabletv, with editing support from Sustainable Today, at The International Ecotourism Society's (TIES) 2010 ESTC event in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Elizabeth K. Lindsey, a National Geographic Fellow, shares profound insights into ancestral wisdom and the vital importance of collective action. She emphasizes that a global awakening

Dr. Elizabeth K. Lindsey, a National Geographic Fellow, shares profound insights into ancestral wisdom and the vital importance of collective action. She emphasizes that a global awakening requires everyone's participation.

Interview by Barry Heidt; Edited by Rob Russo.

Rick Ridgeway was interviewed by Sustainability Action Media (SAM) at the 2010 Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC), organized by