International Tourism Specialist
Juan J. Luna-Kelser
Sustainable tourism, destination management, and international development.
48 years · 30+ countries · IDB, World Bank, USAID, UNESCO, National Geographic
Index of work
South Dakota Native Tourism Initiative
South Dakota, USA
2019–2020 · George Washington University — International Institute of Tourism Studies
Global Baseline Criteria for Sustainable Tourism
Washington, D.C.
2007 · Solimar International
Ecotourism Development Strategic Plan — State of Guerrero
Guerrero, Mexico
2015 · Center for Responsible Travel (CREST)
Mundo Maya Sustainable Tourism Program
Mundo Maya region — Guatemala, Mexico, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador
1995–2004 · Inter-American Development Bank
Bahía de Jiquilisco Tourism Development Potential Assessment
San Juan del Gozo Peninsula, El Salvador
2010 · Private sector client
Belize Tourism SME Competitiveness Program
Belize City, Belize
1995–2004 · Inter-American Development Bank — Multilateral Investment Fund
Honduras Five-Year Tourism Action Plan
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
2018–2019 · Segura Consulting, LLC
SAVE Center & Market Development, Northern Honduras
North Coast, Honduras
2007 · Honduran Tourism Institute
Bocas del Toro Destination Management Organization
Bocas del Toro, Panama
2009 · Solimar International
Strengthening Capacities for Resilient Communities through Sustainable Tourism & Heritage Safeguarding
Trinidad, Cuba · Oaxaca & Monte Albán, Mexico · Talamanca–La Amistad, Costa Rica & Panama · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2025 · UNESCO
Inagua Islands Sustainable Tourism Pre-Feasibility Study
Inagua, The Bahamas
1995–2004 · Inter-American Development Bank
GWU International Consulting Practicum
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic — 2009 · Douro Valley, Portugal — 2010 · Cusco & the Sacred Valley, Peru — 2012 · Campeche, Mexico — 2013 · Bilbao & the Basque Country, Spain — 2014 · Inle Lake, Myanmar — 2015 · Huasteca Potosina, San Luis Potosí, Mexico — 2016
2009–2016 · George Washington University School of Business
Dominican Republic National Tourism Workforce Development Program
Santo Domingo · Puerto Plata · Santiago de los Caballeros
2008–2011 · George Washington University — International Institute of Tourism Studies
El Yunque National Forest Alternative Tourism Market Analysis
El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico
2025 · Solimar International
Cusco & Sacred Valley Competitive Fund for Micro & Small Tourism Enterprises
Cusco & the Sacred Valley, Peru
2014 · World Bank
Tambopata Eco-Lodge Experience Assessment
Tambopata Reserve, Madre de Dios, Peru
2012 · Rainforest Expeditions, Inc.
Lake Titicaca Geotourism Assessment & World Bank Project
Lake Titicaca, Bolivia
2007 · National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations
Bolivia National Tourism Strategy Review & Uyuni Assessment
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
2013 · World Bank
PROECOTUR — Ecotourism Development for the Brazilian Amazon
Manaus, Amazonas · Belém, Pará
1995–2004 · Inter-American Development Bank
Rio Grande do Norte Ten-Year Tourism Strategy & Marketing Plan
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte
2016–2017 · Solimar International
PRODETUR/NE-II — Northeastern Brazil Tourism Development Program
Recife, Pernambuco
1995–2004 · Inter-American Development Bank
Agrigento Sustainable Tourism Strategy & Action Plan
Agrigento, Sicily
2012 · Center for Responsible Travel (CREST)
Albania Sustainable Tourism Assessment & Implementation Plan
Tirana, Albania
2008–2009 · Academy for Educational Development
Samaria National Park Ecotourism Product Evaluation
Samaria National Park, Crete
2015 · IUCN
Tunisia National Tourism Strategy
Tunis, Tunisia
2022 · Solimar International
Sundarbans National Park Ecotourism Assessment
Sundarbans, West Bengal, India
2009–2010 · World Bank
Cardamom Mountains Ecotourism Assessment
Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia
2005 · Consulting team engagement
Wolong Nature Reserve Ecotourism Demand Study
Wolong Nature Reserve, Sichuan, China
2007 · Solimar International
Inter-American Development Bank · World Bank · USAID · UNESCO · UNWTO · National Geographic · IUCN · George Washington University · Global Sustainable Tourism Council · Solimar International · Center for Responsible Travel · Tourism Cares