Annie Young

Annie has been working in the tourism industry, specialising in the combination of tourism and conservation, for over 20 years. She is both the founder of the pioneering tourism company, EcoCircuitos Panama, and the president and co-founder of the Panamanian Foundation for Sustainable Tourism (APTSO). Through APTSO, Annie played a key role in establishing The Sustainable Rural Tourism Network of Panama (SOSTUR), which provides support to local tourism initiatives developed by community cooperatives, artisans, farmers, young entrepreneurs, local guides, and women groups from diverse backgrounds.