Thesis Presentation: Eshu Karwal
Thesis Title: Content Analysis of whale watching operators' websites
The Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management, in conjunction with our World Leisure Centre of Excellence, is pleased to introduce Eshu Karwal, Graduate Student in progress, who is presenting his research and thesis.
Thesis Presentation: Nobeia Zhang
Thesis Title: Winter tourism experiences and Chinese visitors to the Yukon Territory, Canada: Implications for sustainable tourism development
The Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management, in conjunction with our World Leisure Centre of Excellence, is pleased to introduce Xinhui (Nobeia) Zhang, Graduate Student in progress, who will be presenting her research and thesis.
SLM 606 - Field Experience - Tosh Koroscil
In this post, the MA SLM student Tosh Koroscil shares his experience in the SLM 606. Enjoy the reading!
Grandkids University 2019 - Adventure for Living
Adventure for Living
The Recreation and Tourism Management Department, with the support of VIU Outdoor Recreation and WLCE, joined the 2019 GrandKids University. The facilitators Amanda Johnson, Vanessa Moraes, Matt Kellow, and Farhad Moghimehfar conducted the activities of the 'Major' Adventure for Living in a very fun and informative way.
Thesis Presentation: Yasel Acosta
Thesis Title: Understanding resident perceptions towards tourism development - A case study of Hopkins, Belize using the Tourism Impact Attitude Scale
The Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management, in conjunction with our World Leisure Centre of Excellence, is pleased to introduce Yasel Acosta, Graduate Student in progress, who will be presenting her research and thesis.
Internships at World Leisure Organization
VIU WLCE students travel to Europe to take Internships at WLO office in Bilbao, Spain and to visit WLCE Breda in the Netherlands
Thesis Presentation: Ninon Chiberches
Thesis title: Entrepreneurship Profiles of Guest Ranch Operators In The Cariboo Region, British Columbia
The Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management, in conjunction with our World Leisure Centre of Excellence is pleased to introduce Ninon Chiberches, Graduate Student in progress, who will be presenting her research and thesis.
Recreation Prescription Project
The Recreation Prescription Project is a partnership between Vancouver Island University (VIU), the City of Nanaimo Parks and Recreation, Division of Family Practice, and the Nanaimo Ladysmith School District to introduce Grade 5 students to more active and healthy lifestyles. The 16-week recreation program is offered in three elementary schools to over 100 students.
Check out the video to see how the project is supporting youth in our community.
Leisure Experience Research Opportunity - Hangzhou, China
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 4th WLO Expo and Forum "Leisure City, Better Life" and hear from speakers on the topic of leisure studies.
Programme (19 - 25, October 2019)
Thesis Presentation: Jade Nguyen
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.