Innovative Sustainable Tourism Student Project

University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Assistant Professor
(1)
3
Timeline
  • February 6, 2025
    Experience start
  • February 7, 2025
    Company background and challenge introduction
  • March 15, 2025
    Draft proposal/report due
  • March 25, 2025
    Final presentation
  • April 5, 2025
    Final report
  • April 5, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Startup, Non profit, Small to medium enterprise, Social Enterprise
Any industries

Experience scope

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

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate levels
15 learners
Project
25 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 3
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Final report

Presentation/Poster Presentation

Project timeline
  • February 6, 2025
    Experience start
  • February 7, 2025
    Company background and challenge introduction
  • March 15, 2025
    Draft proposal/report due
  • March 25, 2025
    Final presentation
  • April 5, 2025
    Final report
  • April 5, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

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.

Additional company criteria

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

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