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Ecuador Seminars
October 25-28, 2010
Minneapolis, MN - Crowne Plaza Norsthstar Downtown - Monday, Oct. 25
Denver, CO - Hyatt Regency Tech Center - Tuesday, Oct. 26
Petaluma, CA - Sheraton Sonoma County - Wednesday, Oct. 27
Irvine, CA - Hyatt Regency Irvine Orange County - Thursday, Oct. 28 |
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Seminar Speaker Profile

FRANCISCO DOUSDEBES
(a.k.a "Pancho")
Born: Quito, Ecuador, September 15, 1966
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Francisco Dousdebés is
an Ecuadorian, born in Quito. Early in life he developed a special
interest in natural sciences and a special feeling for the outdoors.
After finishing high school in Ecuador, he travelled abroad as an
exchange student and landed in the Midwest of the United States.
Afterwards, studied Biology, and in 1986 a great opportunity landed
right in his hands; to become a Naturalist Guide for the Galapagos
National Park. In 1988 headed back to the United States, and studied
Broadcasting Communications. There, he worked for the Science Museum
of Minnesota, and got his Scuba Diving certification. Upon returning
to Ecuador, Francisco went back to work as a Naturalist-Dive Guide
in Galapagos, where he developed a special interest in birdwatching,
marine life, writing, and photography. Further education includes
Hospitality Management and was Cruise Director of a luxury
expedition vessel in Galápagos for about four years.
In 2000 he was given the responsibility of leading the Galapagos
Expedition Department of Ecuador’s largest tour operator. Currently,
Francisco leads its Environmental Affairs Department. He puts
together sustainable strategies that minimize the environmental
footprint of tour operations. He is also an Internal Auditor for the
Smart Voyager Sustainability Certification, and was a
finalist in the Heart of Green Awards 2009 because of his
environmental leadership. Attending international trade shows,
fairs, and seminars has allowed him to understand the industry even
further. Join him in the promotion of Ecuador, a truly unique South
American gem.
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