[Past] Community-Centred Tourism: Principles and Practices
The Shorefast Institute is delighted to kick off its monthly “Meet the Institute” webinar series for 2026, with a conversation led by our Founder & CEO, Zita Cobb.
Please join us on Friday, January 30 at 2:30pm (NL) / 1:00pm (ET) / 10:00am (PT) for Community‑Centred Tourism: Principles and Practices, featuring a conversation between Zita and Sustainable Travel Expert Juliet Kinsman – offering insights into how values‑driven travel can shape more equitable and sustainable futures for place-based economies.
Zita Cobb
Founder | Shorefast Institute for Place-Based Economies
Growing up on Fogo Island, Zita developed a deep belief in the inherent value of place and profound respect for the human ways of knowing that emerge from respectful relationships with nature, culture, and community. She held senior financial roles in the high-tech industry, notably with JDS Fitel, subsequently JDS Uniphase, where she contributed to building the company into one of the most successful high-tech innovators in history. Zita returned home to Fogo Island in the early 2000’s and, along with her brothers Anthony and Alan, founded Shorefast. In 2016, Zita was awarded the Order of Canada. She volunteers her time and energies to the active direction and management of Shorefast and our projects on Fogo Island.
Juliet Kinsman
Founder & Sustainable Travel Expert | BOUTECO
With over 30 years in journalism, broadcasting, and sustainability communications, Juliet Kinsman has dedicated her career to sharing stories that inspire impact in hospitality and travel. As Condé Nast Traveller's first-ever Sustainability Editor and author of 'The Green Edit: Travel', she champions authentic storytelling that celebrates businesses deeply committed to place, culture, and community. Through her consultancy BOUTECO and her lecturing work, Juliet's solutions-led approach helps forward-thinking tourism brands amplify their missions and connect with kindred-spirited customers and suppliers who share their values. Her conversations with Zita Cobb have been featured in Condé Nast Traveller and The London Standard, and she has celebrated Fogo Island Inn in numerous articles and books. Follow her on Instagram @JulietKinsman
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