Community-Driven Sustainable Tourism: Building Travel That Gives Back
Community-Driven Sustainable Tourism: Building Travel That Gives Back
Welcome to our Meet the Leaders Series, featuring Mauro Ramírez Azofeifa, Founder of GreenTico!
This session explores the future of tourism through a community-driven and sustainable lens - rethinking how travel can empower local communities, protect the environment, and create meaningful cultural exchange.
About The Speaker
Mauro Ramírez Azofeifa is the founder of GreenTico. Born and raised in Palmichal, a rural community in San José, he grew up immersed in rural tourism, developing a deep understanding of community-driven travel, sustainability, and economic empowerment.
With a Bachelor’s in Human Ecology from the College of the Atlantic and a Master’s in Entrepreneurial Leadership from Babson College, Mauro specialises in building strategic partnerships, designing impactful travel programs, and driving responsible tourism initiatives. He has collaborated with universities, conservation groups, and local businesses, ensuring tourism benefits both travelers and host communities.
Mauro is also a World Economic Forum Global Shaper from Global Shapers Boston Hub.
Event Details
🗓️ Thursday, 30 April 2026
⏰ 8:00PM - 9:30PM (GMT+1)
📍 Online via Zoom
About Global Shapers London Hub I
Global Shapers London Hub I is part of the Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum. We are a network of young leaders under 30 working together to tackle local & global challenges through action-oriented projects addressing issues like climate change, inclusion, and development, connecting youth with leaders, and building skills for impact.