Innovative and Promising Practices in Sustainable Tourism - Vol.2
The World Leisure Centre of Excellence at Vancouver Island University and the National Extension Tourism Network are pleased to share the second volume of Innovative and Promising Practices in Sustainable Tourism. This initiative aligns with the mandate of both partners and enables the mobilization of knowledge in sustainable tourism to a global audience.
International Mountain Day 2021
International Mountain Day 2021 - Webinar: Global Perspectives on Sustainable Tourism in Mountain Regions
International Mountain Day is a United Nations designated day which marks the importance of mountain regions across the globe. This year's theme is 'Sustainable Mountain Tourism' and despite mountain tourism destinations being heavily impacted by COVID-19, there is also "an opportunity to rethink mountain tourism and its impact on natural resources and livelihoods […] and to harness it towards a more resilient, green and inclusive future" (United Nations).
Brighton Mbilinyi Thesis Presentation available on YouTube
The Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management, in conjunction with our World Leisure Centre of Excellence, would like to congratulate Brighton Mbilinyi, Graduate Student for successfully presenting his research thesis on August 23, 2021.
The recording of the thesis defense is available on Youtube.
Thesis title: Assessing the role and responsibilities of tour guides in Tanzania
Patricia Kayaga Thesis Defense available on Youtube
The Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management, in conjunction with our World Leisure Centre of Excellence, would like to congratulate Patricia Saul Kayaga, Graduate Student for successfully presenting her research thesis on June 29, 2021.
The recording of the thesis defense is available on Youtube.
World VIU Points with Pamela Duynstee and Dr. Kajsa Åberg – February 26th
VIU's World Leisure Centre of Excellence is pleased to welcome Pamela Duynstee, Sustainable Tourism Program Manager for GreenStep Solutions, and Dr. Kajsa Åberg, Regional Development Organization of Västerbotten, northern Sweden, invited speakers for the next World VIU Points to be held online on February 26th, 7:00 - 8:15 am PST.
Call for Case Studies - Innovative and Promising Practices in Sustainable Tourism
Case studies are a valuable way to synthesize and share lessons learned to create new knowledge and enhanced applications in practice. The National Extension Tourism (NET) Design Team and the VIU World Leisure Centre of Excellence are inviting submissions of case studies that highlight innovative and promising practices in sustainable tourism.
St.Eustatius Sustainable Conference - Tourism Development in the Community
Insights from the Field - Following the Green Path: Ivona's Field Experience
Sustainable Tourism on Salt Spring Island
Tourism has become a key industry in Salt Spring Island. Tourism industry has comprehensive benefits: it can boots economy and puch the advancement of society through stimulation consumption and creating jobs. However, if tourism industries grow in a sustainable way, it can cause numerous negative impacts on Salt Spring Island. Thus, sustainable tourism is a necessary and useful pattern for Salt Spring Island.