Contiki Sponsors Sustainability Partner Celine Cousteau at Green Living Show

    TORONTO, ON, April 05, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The 2013 Green Living Show hits Toronto April 12th-14th and Contiki Holidays Canada (www.contiki.com) is treating attendees to a special presentation by environmentalist Celine Cousteau (www.celinecousteau.com). As a documentary filmmaker, environmental activist and granddaughter of legendary oceanographer, Jacques Cousteau, Celine's commitment to protect marine ecosystems and diverse cultures expands from hands-on projects to educating young travellers as Contiki's sustainability partner. Sponsored by Contiki, Celine will take the main stage on April 13th at 5:30 pm before accepting an award from the show on behalf of her family's ocean conservation initiatives.

"With this year's theme for the Green Living Show being 'water', there is no more appropriate guest speaker than Celine Cousteau," said Brad Ford, President of Contiki Canada. "Celine has not only carried forward the groundbreaking work of her grandfather, but has made a point of educating others on what they can do to protect the world's oceans through partnering with Contiki Holidays and the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) Leadership program, supporting young environmentalists working on the preservation of 1000km of reef along the coast of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras."

Following a meet-and-greet at the Contiki booth at 3:30, Celine takes to the main stage for an hour talk on 'People and the Natural World: An Exploration of Connections'. Throughout her presentation, Celine will share how the cultures and the plants and animals that surround us are all interconnected, revealing that protection of the environment is also protection for our diverse cultures. With an engaging presentation style and infectious positive outlook, Celine effectively reaches out to youth to show that everyone can do their part to preserve the environment.

For more information about Celine at the Green Living Show and to arrange for interviews, please contact Marie Anne MacRae (contact info below) and don't forget and don't forget to follow Contiki on Facebook and on Twitter.

About Contiki Holidays:
Contiki Holidays has inspired students and young professionals, 18 - 35 year olds to travel to the world's most fantastic destinations for 50 years. The trips are hassle-free and include the perfect mix of sightseeing, culture and free time. Choose from over 190 itineraries throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Mexico, Canada & the USA. For more information, visit www.contiki.com

Media Contact:
Marie Anne MacRae
Director of Public Relations
Contiki Holidays Canada
Email: [email protected]

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