Costas Christ

Founder and President of Beyond Green Travel, Senior Advisor for Sustainable Tourism at National Geographic. Pioneer in Sustainable Tourism.

Costas Christ is one of the world’s pioneers and leading voices in sustainable tourism. Founder and President of Beyond Green Travel, he has dedicated his career to proving that tourism can be a positive force for nature conservation, cultural heritage protection, and the well-being of local communities. As Senior Advisor for Sustainable Tourism at National Geographic and Editor at Large for National Geographic Traveler, he has been one of the most influential advocates of responsible and transformative travel.

With experience in over 130 countries across six continents, Costas has worked with governments, international organizations, and travel companies to develop sustainability and environmental certification strategies. His work has earned numerous international awards, establishing him as a global reference in integrating tourism, conservation, and community development.