At Iberostar Group we are looking for a Destination Steward Europe (Sustainability Alliances Responsible) for Europe’s destinations, to join our Iberostar Sustainability Office based in our headquarters in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. But before knowing more about the position, we think it's important that you learn a little about us:

- We are a 100% family-owned company with 70 years of experience in the tourism sector. Today, we welcome millions of travelers with the promise of creating happy vacations and memorable experiences, with a value proposition based on quality and the customer and employee experience.
- We operate in more than 100 establishments spread across 35 destinations in 13 countries around the world, located in privileged beachfront locations.
- We are part of a family of more than 35,000 people of 95 nationalities, sharing the same values: Responsibility, Transparency, Humility, Passion, and Creativity.
- We work to create a place where people can thrive: we take care of the people who are part of the Iberostar family, promoting their growth, attending to their well-being, and promoting equity as the basis for our decisions.
- Our Iberostar Wave of Change movement is our roadmap for driving our purpose of leading a model of responsible tourism.

If this sounds interesting to you... maybe this is your place!

Your Mission: This role is integral in ensuring that Iberostar’s sustainability objectives align with the local needs and priorities of the different regions in Europe where Iberostar is located, while actively engaging with local associations and organizations to address pressing tourism challenges.





The Destination Steward will not only act as a bridge between Iberostar and the destination but will also be a proactive leader in the region. The role requires deep engagement with public and private stakeholders to create sustainable solutions, represent Iberostar’s interests in regional tourism discussions, and advocate for policies that support both the local community and Iberostar's Agenda 2030 goals.

✔️ What will your day-to-day work be like? Reporting to the Destination Stewardship Director, your main responsibilities will be:

- Manage, supervise, and provide strategic direction to the team of destination-specific Destination Stewards within the assigned region (Spain: Mallorca, Ibiza, Andalucía, Canarias; Greece, Portugal and Montenegro), ensuring operational alignment and leadership across all locations.
- Define, in coordination with WoC, Operations and other departments, the priorities of each of the regions and create a year by year action plan with them.
- As the representative of Destination Stewardship in Mallorca’s headquarters, act as the primary liaison and unifying force between regional Destination Stewards, Operations,



and other key company departments to ensure seamless alignment and integrated management of all regional sustainability objectives.
- Act as Iberostar’s representative in prioritizing local associations, tourism boards, or sustainability-focused organizations in the different regions, advocating for solutions that address the region’s current tourism and environmental challenges.
- Lead and collaborate on multi-sector initiatives and movements to promote sustainable tourism, addressing local issues like over-tourism, ecosystem degradation, and waste management. Facilitate Iberostar’s involvement in public-private partnerships that drive regional sustainability efforts.
- Collaborate with other areas of the company to create the conditions to ensure Iberostar's sustainability objectives, including waste management, water usage, and ecosystem regeneration, are tailored to the specific needs of the regions and aligned with the previously identified priorities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, such as local governments, NGOs, businesses, and communities to foster partnerships that contribute to the region’s long-term sustainability.
- Actively participate in and influence discussions and policymaking related to tourism and sustainability, aligning with local authorities to ensure policies support sustainable development in the region.
- Work closely with local communities to ensure that their needs and challenges are considered in all decision-making processes, promoting inclusive and community-based solutions for sustainable tourism.

📌 Destination Steward Europe (Palma)
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