Gabriel Tan | Panel of Experts
UN Tourism

Gabriel is a globally recognised leader in Circular Economy and Sustainable Tourism, and the architect of The GUAVA Model, recognised by the United Nations Global Compact for scaling sustainable impact in hospitality, in partnership with governments, royal families, foundations, philanthropies, destinations, global hospitality groups, airlines, cruise lines, multinationals, NGOs, and local communities. Through integrating climate-focused innovation into product design, building inclusive social impact partnerships, and enabling measurable sustainability outcomes, he helps global hotel chains and multinationals drive revenue, profitability, and guest loyalty. He is the only individual globally to be awarded the UN SDG Pioneer for Circular Economy by the United Nations for advancing sustainability at scale. He serves on the UN Tourism Panel of Experts, the UN ESCAP Circular Economy Task Force, the ACCA Global Forum, as well as multiple industry sustainability committees and advisory boards.