Meredith Marin is a leading voice in vegan hospitality and tourism, with deep expertise in helping hospitality businesses embrace plant-based practices. Since 2017, she has worked with restaurants, hotels, food service providers, and chefs—particularly across the Caribbean—to enhance their appeal to vegan travellers through targeted staff training and menu development.
With a master’s degree in social work and a background in public health, Meredith brings a wellness-centred approach to hospitality, supporting communities, schools, and businesses in implementing sustainable, health-focused interventions. Her work has been featured in a wide range of media, including television, print magazines distributed through major airlines and hotels, and leading vegan platforms such as HappyCow and Plant Based News.
Hayley Cooper is a Certified Vegan Hospitality Consultant and seasoned industry leader with over 25 years of experience in luxury hospitality management. Based in the Greater Kruger region of South Africa, she co-manages a five-star safari lodge and has been instrumental in pioneering the vegan hospitality movement across the African continent.
As Africa’s first certified vegan hospitality consultant, Hayley has played a key role in establishing the continent's first Vegan Hospitality Certified lodges and guest houses. Her insights into sustainable tourism, guest experience, and plant-based operations have earned her features in global media, including print and podcast platforms.
Abhishek Sinha is the Co-Founder and CEO of GoodDot, one of India’s pioneering plant- based meat companies. Under his leadership, GoodDot is transforming the food landscape by offering healthier, sustainable, and cruelty-free alternatives to traditional meat. As a passionate advocate for ethical innovation and environmental sustainability, Abhishek is at the forefront of India’s alternative protein movement. His work is driven by a deep commitment to creating positive change—for people, animals, and the planet.
Anil Mulchandani is a seasoned author, travel writer, and editor based in Ahmedabad, India. With a rich portfolio spanning food, travel, culture, the arts, sports, and compelling human- interest stories, Anil has built a reputation for uncovering the unique and extraordinary. He is the publisher and editor of Culinary Entrepreneurs magazine, where he brings together his passion for storytelling and deep knowledge of India’s diverse culinary landscape. His work reflects a lifelong dedication to exploring and sharing the richness of Indian and global culture.
