Debbie Hindle is Chair of the International Centre for Responsible Tourism global (ICRT global), a non-profit focused on education and training, founded with the world-leading expert Emeritus Professor Harold Goodwin.

ICRT global runs two ten-week, masters-level, online training courses – a Professional Certificate in Responsible Tourism and a Professional Certificate in Addressing Overtourism and Managing Success. A third course on Creating Shared Value will launch in 2026.

ICRT global also shares news of best practice by running the annual free-to-enter Responsible Tourism Awards and acts as a hub for an independent network of industry practitioners including ICRT Latin America, ICRT Africa, ICRT Europe, ICRT Indian Subcontinent and ICRT Southeast Asia.

Debbie has focused on tourism communications and sustainability for more than three decades.  Before launching ICRT global she ran travel specialist marketing and communications agencies working for tourist boards, transport and accommodation providers, tour operators, travel agents, attractions and online travel businesses. Debbie is currently a Special Board Advisor and Treasurer for The Travel Foundation charity, is a Non-Executive Director of the travel business Responsible Travel, and a Special Advisor to the Inclusive Travel Forum. Debbie is the recipient of the Travmedia Outstanding Contribution award to the travel industry.