No one understands sustainability and its applications to the Caribbean tourism market quite like Mike Hartman. With more than 15 years of direct experience under his belt, his perspective on travel, tourism and all industries that feed off of them is unprecedented.

Unlike most consultants or so-called experts, Mike brings a distinctly business-oriented perspective to the issue of sustainability in tourism because he has been there. His experiences at Tiamo alone give him the in when it comes to operating a hotel in the boutique sustainable hospitality industry. Morever, his "farm-boy" attitude and candid sense of humor make Mike a pleasant addition to any panel of guest speakers.

Accolades

2002 National Geographic Traveler and Conservation International World Legacy Award (Tiamo Resorts)

2002 The Caribbean Hotel Association American Express Green Hotel of the Year (Tiamo Resorts)

2002 British Airways Tourism For Tomorrow Highly Commended Winner (Tiamo Resorts)

2004 Islands Magazine/Caribbean Tourism Organization Sustainable Tourism Award (Tiamo Resorts)

2004 International Hotel and Restaurant Association Environmental Award Runner Up (Tiamo Resorts)

2005 World Travel + Tourism Council Tourism For Tomorrow Runner-Up (Tiamo Resorts)

2007 World Saver Award Conde Nast Traveler (Tiamo Resorts)

2008 Travel + Leisure Top Ten Green Hotels (Tiamo Resorts)

Leadership

2007 Hotelier of the Year in The Bahamas

2007 + 2008 President of The Bahamas Out Islands Promotion Board

2005 to 2007 Chairman of the Sustainable Development Committee for the Bahamas Hotel Association