Renunciar para volver a sentir | Niels Olsen | TEDxUDLA

Niels Olsen shares how facing the unknown led him to transition from the private to the public sector, taking risks that transformed his life. In the process, he became so protective that he lost his capacity to feel, disconnecting from himself. By resigning, he rediscovered his emotions and understood that expansion begins when we feel again. Niels Olsen, former Minister of Tourism of Ecuador, has positioned the country as a leading destination for sustainability and ecotourism. Under his leadership, Ecuador was awarded the title of "World's Leading Green Destination" at the World Travel Awards and received the FITUR 2023 award for its outstanding international tourism promotion. Furthermore, Quito and the Galapagos Islands were recognized as leading nature and adventure destinations, solidifying Ecuador's image as a benchmark for sustainable tourism. He also spearheaded the implementation of the Nomad Visa, a measure that allows remote workers to live in Ecuador and contribute to the local economy. Through Open Skies agreements, he has made the country more accessible to international tourism. Niels represents expansion in its broadest sense, opening new doors for economic growth through tourism while preserving the country's natural and cultural heritage. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx