World Savers Congress Opens
Condé Nast Traveler's Klara Glowczewska opens the third annual World Savers Congress: "Business will be transformed, and ultimately in the best possible ways."
The Economics of Doing Good
Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times (seated far right) moderates "The Economics of Doing Good" with participants Dina Powell, Director of Global Corporate Engagement at Goldman Sachs, Blake Mycoskie, CEO of TOMS Shoes, and Rachel Webber, Director of Energy Initiatives for News Corporation: "How is the current economic climate affecting businesses’ commitment to social responsibility?"
Ken BurnsGlowczewska with Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, who gave the audience a preview of his 12-hour, six-part series, The National Parks: America's Best Idea.
Photo: Elliott Ng, Uptake
Wendy Perrin
Condé Nast Traveler Consumer News Editor Wendy Perrin moderated the panel "The Committed Consumer: Engaging Your Guests Now." Participants included vice president of responsible business for Carlson Hotels Carmen Baker, President and CEO of Edelman Public Relations Richard Edelman, COO of Kimpton Hotels Niki Leondakis, President and COO of Crystal Cruises Gregg L. Michel, and founder and CEO of Gap Adventures Bruce Poon Tip.
World Savers Awards
Simon Cooper, President and COO of Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, accepts a World Savers Award for highest overall ranking large chain.
World Savers Awards
Atsuro Nishi, Japan Airlines' CEO of the Americas, accepts a World Savers Award for highest overall ranking airline.
World Savers Awards
Glowczewska and Chris Mitchell, publisher of Condé Nast Traveler, flank Haciendas owners Marilú Hernández and Luis Bosoms, winners of the World Savers Award for poverty alleviation.
Wyclef Jean on HaitiThe musicisan and social activtist Wyclef Jean talks about how tourism can help Haiti, his native country.
Mandy Moore and the Five & Alive Fund
Glowczewska and Mitchell with Mandy Moore, an ambassador of Condé Nast Traveler's Five & Alive Fund, and President of Population Services International Karl Hoffman.
Timberland's Jeffrey SwartzJeffrey Swartz, President and CEO of Timberland, talks about the connections between doing good and doing well.
The Bottom Line: Why Responsible Travel Matters
Condé Nast Traveler Deputy Editor Dorinda Elliott (center) moderates "The Bottom Line: Why Responsible Travel Matters," a discussion between Jorie Butler Kent, Vice Chairman of Abercrombie & Kent, Mark Hoplamazian, CEO of Global Hyatt Corp, Raymond Bickson, CEO of Taj Hotels, and Kara Hurst, Managing Director of Business for Social Responsibility.
Ed NortonActor Ed Norton, who is on the board of the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust, stops for a photo op with Crystal Cruises' Gregg L. Michel.
The Local Benefit: Reaching and Empowering the Community
Condé Nast Traveler's news editor Kevin Doyle (far right) talks to Darrel Wade, CEO and co-founder of Intrepid Travel, Luis Bosoms, and Simon Cooper about the most effective means of evaluating nonprofit partners and establishing genuinely sustainable programs.
Also part of that panel were Ed Norton and Tensie Whelan, pictured here, President of the Rainforest Alliance.
The Power to Ignite Change
Dorinda Elliott (far left) moderates "The Ripple Effect: The Travel Industry's Power to Ignite Change." Julie Klein, Director of Environmental Affairs for RockResorts/Vail Resorts Hospitality, Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President of Starwood's Specialty Select Brands, Frank Rainieri, President and CEO of Grupo Puntacana, and Arnfinn Oines, Responsible Conscience for Six Senses Resorts & Spas, were all part of the discussion.
Frank Rainieri: "People have the tendency to follow. There is always one that goes ahead and the rest follows. We need key elements to push it." One of those key elements, he said, is a day like the World Savers Congress.
Alex Pasquariello is a senior assistant editor at Condé Nast Traveler covering news, politics, and environmental issues. He is fond of almost any pursuit that requires a helmet and his favorite ecosystem is high alpine tundra in late June.
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