My name is Gabriella Bancheri, and I am a college student attending Stockton University in Galloway, New Jersey. I am a literature major with a passion for writing and travel, and I am currently studying how the country of Costa Rica is a world leader in linking tourism and conservation. The opportunity to be a part of such a wonderful organization as LT&C was presented to me by one of the great professors of Stockton's Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies program, who has inspired me to study the tourism industry, and the positive global effects of sustainable tourism practices. Through my writing, I hope to be an active member and valuable asset to LT&C's mission of sustainable development.