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This is a unique opportunity to engage in a research project with students from WLCE Network.

The students will be conducting ethnographic research in the city of Hangzhou, China, reporting on their experiences as a tourist during the programme. The students will also have the chance to participate in the 4^th WLO Expo and Forum "Leisure City, Better Life" and hear from speakers on the topic of leisure studies.

Programme (19 - 25, October 2019)

Thesis Title: Tourists and Authentic Experience in Ho Chi Minh City: A Netnographic Approach

The Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management, in conjunction with our World Leisure Centre of Excellence is pleased to introduce Ngoc Dan Thanh (Jade) Nguyen, Graduate Student in progress, who will be presenting her research and thesis.

Recreation Prescription Project - Photovoice

The Photovoice Activity, part of the Recreation Prescription Project, was displayed last week at the VIU CREATE 2019 and Research Week. The project team was represented by Kenzie Schroeder and Taisa Andrushko, students in the Bachelor of Tourism Management Program.

For the purpose of the Photovoice, the participants received a disposable camera and were invited to capture images that would reflect healthy or unhealthy lifestyles. 

Exploring the topic Gift and Exchange, the PechaKucha Night Nanaimo Vol.8 that took place at VIU last Friday, March 29, was a true gift for all the participants. Six speakers shared their stories with an attentive audience in a very enjoyable venue, the VIU Trades Discovery Centre. The public was welcomed by volunteer students and could enjoy a social gathering before the presentations, with live music played by Mike Bauche, a welcome drink, and appetizers.

Gift and Exchange: Recognizing Giving and Receiving as Foundational to the Human Experience

World VIUPoints - Visiting Scholar Presentation

Thesis title: Re-Creation through Recreation: Exploring Contemporary perspectives of Indigenous Leisure

The Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management, in conjunction with our World Leisure Centre of Excellence is pleased to introduce Britta Peterson, Graduate Student in progress, who will be presenting her research and thesis.

2018 WLCE Douglas Ribeiro da Silva International Field School - Perus, Brazil

Case Study Volume

VIU WLCE is pleased to share the Gold River Tourism Strategic Plan. 

2019 BC Tourism Industry Conference

February 27 - March 1, 2019

JW Marriott Parq Vancouver

Vancouver, BC