Travel, environment, business, vision - everyday.As President of Marr Consulting, founder of Randonnée Tours and most recently, Rowing The World™ , Rowing The World USA and creator or The Thoughtful Rower, Ruth brings knowledge and passion to her work and volunteer activities. A M.Sc. in Plant Ecology was the impetus for an initial career in environmental consulting. A love of travel and active pursuits, such as cycling, hiking and rowing, led to the creation of several innovative adventure travel businesses. The two experiences combine for a unique perspective on business, tourism and sustainability. Ruth acts on her knowledge and love of these topics every day, with a strong emphasis on practical and business-oriented solutions. With Rowing The World™ and The Rowing Concierge™, Ruth is delighted to be back as an adventure travel tour operator. The Thoughtful Rower explores Ruth's additional passions for business, environment, culture and ideas, along with rowing and travel.Specialties: Four key areas of work expertise are in tourism, active transportation, public consultation and environmental/sustainable assessment. Within each of these, specialities are strategic planning, feasilibiity studies, design and implementation, and assessments of all types.
Listed skills include Tourism, Sustainability, Strategic Planning, Environmental Awareness, and 19 others.