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Fostering Innovation in Sustainable Tourism |
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Project Goal:
To diffuse innovation and build capacity in sustainable tourism practices within rural regions of BC by showcasing innovators, sharing their practices, and providing tools to build the competitiveness of the province. Partners: Useful BC Links on Sustainable Tourism BC Sustainable Tourism Collective Green Your Tourism Business Toolkit BC Partnership for Sustainable Tourism BC Regional Innovation Chair in Tourism and Sustainable Rural Development |
BC is committed to making its tourism industry sustainable and has the potential to position itself as Canada’s industry leader. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to learn from those already leading the way and then build on their successes. Sustainability is especially important to those in rural BC since tourism products often rely on sensitive natural and cultural resources. By identifying and showcasing these rural innovators, the industry will be in a stronger position to provide visitors with sustainable tourism experiences throughout the province.
This initiative includes: Identifying and
Showcasing Innovators To download the "Made in BC Innovators in Sustainable Tourism" manual, click here. View our video of "Made in BC" innovators.
Sharing Tools to
Build Competitiveness
The team developed a self assessment tool to assist operators to "audit" their sustainability practices and identify ways to move forward. To download this self assessment tool, click here. Identifying Gaps
Within the BC Tourism Industry To read a copy of the research report, click here.
If you have an innovation to share, are interested in more information regarding how to “green” your operation, or want more information about this project, please contact: Dr. Nicole Vaugeois Or Lea Thuot, Project Coordinator Learn more about our research team: This project receives funding support from the Government of Canada. |