Lara Dendy Young is passionate about transforming how people experience and preserve nature through nature-based travel. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Conservio, Lara leads an innovative online booking platform that connects travellers with over 500 nature-focused accommodations, supporting local communities and protecting biodiversity.

With a deep belief that tourism can be a powerful force for good, Lara is dedicated to making travel to natural destinations more accessible and impactful. Under her leadership, Conservio champions ecotourism as a way to celebrate and protect the planet’s most precious spaces, allowing travellers to immerse themselves in nature while contributing to its preservation.

Driven by a mission to redefine travel, Lara combines her expertise in tech and ecotourism with her commitment to creating meaningful change, making nature-focused getaways not just a choice but a movement toward impact.