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Paloma Zapata

CEO

As CEO of Sustainable Travel International Paloma leads the organization's global efforts to maximize tourism's contribution to conservation and development in order to protect destinations, preserve environments, and improve community well-being. With over 15 years of experience in sustainable tourism, Paloma has implemented impactful initiatives in 25 nations across the globe. Currently, Paloma manages the organization’s Climate Rangers program to engage the tourism industry in climate action and is leading the efforts to define a Carbon Neutral Destination model.