About us
Our history
Millennium Destinations (MD) was launched in 2010 as a blog aimed at promoting sustainable tourism initiatives and destinations around the world, particularly in developing countries.
The main purpose was to give more exposure to less-known destinations so that they can actually attract visitors, while sharing practical solutions and insights on the contribution of tourism to global sustainable development and the achievement of the UN Millennium Development Goals.
In 2014, Millennium Destinations became an international network of experts dedicated to the sustainable development and promotion of tourism destinations, businesses and products / experiences.
Early 2016, Millennium Destinations was incorporated as Millennium Destinations Ltd., a Seoul-based consulting firm offering creative solutions of marketing, communications, business development, and capacity-building to its clients and partners, mainly in the field of travel, tourism, hospitality, F&B, and MICE, towards the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Our vision: sustainability, responsibility, and equity as a universal values and default options for travel and tourism.
Our mission: to contribute to the spreading of sustainable consumption & production (SCP) patterns in the tourism industry, and to promote tourism destinations, businesses and products that have a positive net impact on the planet and its people.
Because tourism activities are human activities, Millennium Destinations is mostly focusing on lifestyle, people-centered, demand / behavioral approaches, as well as participatory processes encouraging concerted efforts and permanent interactions / consultations among all stakeholders, and mutual enrichment for the tourists and host communities.
Millennium Destinations is particularly committed to supporting Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), start-ups, young and/or female entrepreneurs, social businesses, non-profit organizations, associations and cooperatives, etc. in their efforts to develop their markets and brand image, domestically and internationally.
Millennium Destinations (MD) was launched in 2010 as a blog aimed at promoting sustainable tourism initiatives and destinations around the world, particularly in developing countries.
The main purpose was to give more exposure to less-known destinations so that they can actually attract visitors, while sharing practical solutions and insights on the contribution of tourism to global sustainable development and the achievement of the UN Millennium Development Goals.
In 2014, Millennium Destinations became an international network of experts dedicated to the sustainable development and promotion of tourism destinations, businesses and products / experiences.
Early 2016, Millennium Destinations was incorporated as Millennium Destinations Ltd., a Seoul-based consulting firm offering creative solutions of marketing, communications, business development, and capacity-building to its clients and partners, mainly in the field of travel, tourism, hospitality, F&B, and MICE, towards the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Our vision: sustainability, responsibility, and equity as a universal values and default options for travel and tourism.
Our mission: to contribute to the spreading of sustainable consumption & production (SCP) patterns in the tourism industry, and to promote tourism destinations, businesses and products that have a positive net impact on the planet and its people.
Because tourism activities are human activities, Millennium Destinations is mostly focusing on lifestyle, people-centered, demand / behavioral approaches, as well as participatory processes encouraging concerted efforts and permanent interactions / consultations among all stakeholders, and mutual enrichment for the tourists and host communities.
Millennium Destinations is particularly committed to supporting Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), start-ups, young and/or female entrepreneurs, social businesses, non-profit organizations, associations and cooperatives, etc. in their efforts to develop their markets and brand image, domestically and internationally.
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Meet our Founder & CEO, Catherine GERMIER-HAMEL
Global Marketing, Communications and Business Development Consultant Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Consultant Millennium Destinations, Founder & CEO |
"I am passionate about life and human experiences, and social / behavioral sciences applied to marketing and sustainability.
For over 20 years, Catherine has gained worldwide experience in marketing, communications, business development, and event planning, as well as project design and management, in a variety of sectors such as tourism, hospitality, MICE, environment, water & sanitation, etc.
With a strong involvement in sustainable development and international cooperation, she has provided her services to several global companies, institutions, and initiatives either as Consultant or Director/ Manager.
In 2005, Catherine started a new life in South Korea and among other responsibilities, she has served as Director of Global Programs at the UNWTO ST-EP Foundation for 6 years before starting her own consulting firm Millennium Destinations.
Catherine holds a Master degree in Management and Business Administration and a post degree in Sustainable Tourism Development.
Other responsibilities:
Secretary of the Board of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Korea - ESCCK, since 2017
Partner, Global Marketing & Sustainability Consultant for Chris & Partners, Global Event Solution Provider, since 2016
Foreign Mentor of the K-Move Mentoring program, supporting young Koreans in becoming global professionals, since 2016
Country delegate of AMFORHT - World Association for Hospitality and Tourism Education and Training since 2015.
Founding Board Member of PlayForest, a cooperative platform promoting sustainable forest tourism. Since 2015.
Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council - GSTC since 2014, and Member of GSTC Election Committee since 2016.
French Trade Adviser for Tourism and Sustainable Development, contact point for SMEs (Conseillère du Commerce Extérieur de la France) - 2013-2015
For over 20 years, Catherine has gained worldwide experience in marketing, communications, business development, and event planning, as well as project design and management, in a variety of sectors such as tourism, hospitality, MICE, environment, water & sanitation, etc.
With a strong involvement in sustainable development and international cooperation, she has provided her services to several global companies, institutions, and initiatives either as Consultant or Director/ Manager.
In 2005, Catherine started a new life in South Korea and among other responsibilities, she has served as Director of Global Programs at the UNWTO ST-EP Foundation for 6 years before starting her own consulting firm Millennium Destinations.
Catherine holds a Master degree in Management and Business Administration and a post degree in Sustainable Tourism Development.
Other responsibilities:
Secretary of the Board of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Korea - ESCCK, since 2017
Partner, Global Marketing & Sustainability Consultant for Chris & Partners, Global Event Solution Provider, since 2016
Foreign Mentor of the K-Move Mentoring program, supporting young Koreans in becoming global professionals, since 2016
Country delegate of AMFORHT - World Association for Hospitality and Tourism Education and Training since 2015.
Founding Board Member of PlayForest, a cooperative platform promoting sustainable forest tourism. Since 2015.
Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council - GSTC since 2014, and Member of GSTC Election Committee since 2016.
French Trade Adviser for Tourism and Sustainable Development, contact point for SMEs (Conseillère du Commerce Extérieur de la France) - 2013-2015
