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Vice-Chairman & Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) of Iberostar Group and passionate about tourism and the oceans, Gloria Fluxà has extensive experience in the tourism industry, with expertise in innovative business and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) leadership. As a fourth-generation member of the family business, Gloria continues Iberostar’s legacy as an organisation with purpose, embedding its values and commitment towards clients, the environment, its people and communities, something that Iberostar has been recognized for over the past 65 years.

Erika Harms is the Global Director of Sustainability – Science, Innovation & Destinations at Iberostar leading the Wave of Change hub and wider cross-departmental team towards Iberostar’s shared goals to implement regenerative tourism, and drive the responsible tourism agenda. Erika oversees a team of experts, collaborating with leading stakeholders in the public sector, private industry, and academia to research, measure, and support initiatives that foster responsible tourism and measurable impact. This effort is embodied in Iberostar’s Wave of Change movement, which drives transformational strategies across five key areas of action: Circular Economy, Nature-based Solutions, Blue Foods, Climate Action and Destination Stewardship.

Nicholas Komisarjevsky oversees the curation area, and he is responsible for researching and analyzing resource requests, strategizing talent management, and creating tools and resources for target audiences. Additionally, he focuses on fostering external partnerships, and synthesizing industry insights to enhance decision-making and ensure effective resource production and dissemination.

Manel Ben Ismail holds the position of Destination Alliances Manager for Tunisia. Specializing in sustainable tourism, marine biodiversity conservation, and responsible destination management, she focuses on forging alliances with local communities and stakeholders to shape a future where collaborative efforts contribute to minimizing the impact of the tourism sector.

Jareth Vermeulen serves as the Destination Steward Manager for Aruba. With a background in Industrial Engineering, he has specialized in Environmental Sciences, aiming to comprehend commerce and facilitate decision-making among stakeholders using a shared language to promote sustainable development and the conservation of nature and local communities.

Miriam Reza is responsible for Destination Alliances in Mexico and plays a key role in aligning the global sustainability strategy and forging partnerships with local communities and stakeholders to fulfill the 2030 Agenda and  promote a responsible tourism model within destinations.