Marina is a globally renowned expert in sustainable tourism development. Her work has been funded by prestigious organisations such as the World Bank, the EU, the UN, and more. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and of the International Academy for the Study of Tourism, Alternate Member of the UNWTO World Committee on Tourism Ethics and a Member of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council for Sustainable Tourism. Marina is known for her inclusive research leadership and her commitment to collaborating with diverse teams in the global tourism community.