Costas Christ, the visionary of sustainable tourism, comes to Sun&Blue 2025
The explorer who inspired Leonardo DiCaprio's film ‘The Beach’ and former editor of National Geographic Traveler will share his vision at the III International Sun&Blue 2025 Congress
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We are pleased to announce the participation of Costas Christ, one of the most influential voices in sustainable tourism internationally, as a keynote speaker at the III International Sun&Blue 2025 Congress.
Costas Christ: The architect of responsible tourism
Costas is not just another international speaker. He is the professional whose youthful travels in Thailand inspired the novel that would later become the film “The Beach” starring Leonardo DiCaprio. But his true legacy lies not in Hollywood, but in the 125 nations he has traveled to across six continents, working tirelessly to transform the tourism industry into a positive force for the planet.
As Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic Traveler, he has set the standards of excellence that today define responsible tourism globally. His voice resonates in media outlets such as The New York Times and The Sunday Times of London, and his leadership as president of the National Geographic World Legacy Awards has positioned him as the architect of the standards that define sustainability in the global tourism sector.
Discover in his exclusive keynote address:
• The essential pillars of sustainable tourism that really work
• Real-life success stories in destinations
• The transformative vision of tourism in the future
