Hitesh Mehta is one of the world’s leading authority on ecotourism physical planning and both the landscape architectural and architectural aspects of ecolodges. In July 2006, National Geographic Adventure magazine identified Mr. Mehta as one of five Sustainable Tourism Pioneers in the world. In July 2005 he was named by New York based Magazine, Men’s Journal as one of the “25 Most Powerful People in Adventure" in the world. Mr Mehta has visited over 60 countries. Mr. Mehta is also a Professional Photographer and a Cricket Hall of Fame player in Kenya