Innovative Sustainable Tourism Student Project

University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Assistant Professor
2
Timeline
  • January 7, 2025
    Experience start
  • January 7, 2025
    Company background and challenge introduction
  • February 25, 2025
    Draft proposal/report due
  • March 25, 2025
    Final presentation
  • April 5, 2025
    Final report
  • April 5, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Startup, Non profit, Small to medium enterprise, Social enterprise
Any industries
Categories
Community engagement Environmental sustainability Hospitality, tourism & culinary arts
Skills
planning sustainable business tourism marketing project management promotional strategies research communication branding
Learner goals and capabilities

Sustainability Practices: Recognizing the importance of eco-friendly tourism.

Research Skills: Analyzing trends and data in the tourism industry.

Cultural Awareness: Understanding diverse cultures and customs.

Communication Skills: Effectively conveying information to various audiences.

Marketing Knowledge: Learning about branding, social media, and promotional strategies.

Project Management: Planning and executing tourism projects efficiently.


Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate levels
15 learners
Project
25 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Final report

Presentation/Poster Presentation

Project timeline
  • January 7, 2025
    Experience start
  • January 7, 2025
    Company background and challenge introduction
  • February 25, 2025
    Draft proposal/report due
  • March 25, 2025
    Final presentation
  • April 5, 2025
    Final report
  • April 5, 2025
    Experience end
Project Examples

Sustainable Business Collaboration: Partner with a business to develop a sustainable solution.

Sustainable Tourism Initiative: Develop a project aimed at promoting eco-friendly practices within a local tourist attraction, including a marketing plan and implementation strategies.

Destination Marketing Campaign: Design a comprehensive marketing campaign for a specific destination, utilizing social media, brochures, and promotional videos.

Travel Itinerary Development: Create a detailed travel itinerary for a specific demographic (e.g., families, adventure seekers) that includes activities, accommodations, and budget considerations.

Research Project on Tourism Trends: Conduct a research study on current tourism trends (e.g., sustainable travel, remote tourism) and present findings to the class.

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Provide a dedicated contact person who is available to present students the company background and challlenge at the beginning of the semester (45 mins); address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.; and at the end of the semester for evaluation of students' presentation (2.5 hours). It can be virtually or in person.