Written by Madison Brocker Photography by Ann Marie Hak The Fairmont is an iconic hotel brand, with its Western Canadian mountain region resorts being some of the most well-known in the world. The BCIT Tourism Marketing & Sales class had the chance to spend a night at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler during a two-day field... Continue Reading →
Author: Shazil Ali If you plan on travelling somewhere close to home with multiple outdoor recreational activities and a hassle-free journey, look no further at Vancouver’s Mountain Playground. Grouse Mountain is a great place to spend your weekend getaways with your friends and family to escape the responsibilities back home. With perfect dining experiences and... Continue Reading →
The intention of this blog is to demonstrate the importance of SDG 14, and a case example of an ongoing situation where this SDG has relevance, and its impact on tourism. What are the Sustainable Development Goals? The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global goals created by the United Nations to make the world... Continue Reading →
Topic #1: The Role of Tourism in Economic Development in a Developing Country It is well known that most countries around the world welcome and even hope for people to visit their country (this is a conservative statement). The main reason is that tourism provides a valuable source of income. When people travel to a country,... Continue Reading →
When people ask me what I’m passionate about, I tell them that I love the water. The aquatic world is one of my major interests and I am uniquely privileged to live in British Columbia, where there is an abundance of natural waterways to explore and fabulous tap water to drink. When planning travel, I... Continue Reading →
Working in restaurants and fast food restaurants, clearing plates is just part of the job. But with time in these environments, I started noticing something that I couldn’t ignore was how much food was being thrown away at every end a shift or end of the night during a closing shift. Full meals, untouched sides,... Continue Reading →
Bridge Beckham Falvai. March 29, 2026 What the West Coast Trail Quietly Teaches You About Climate Responsibility Photo: The ladders were no joke, but they’re there for a reason. Every step helps protect the forest around it. When I signed up to hike the West Coast Trail, I was mostly thinking about the challenge. The... Continue Reading →
Tourism is often seen as a way to relax, enjoy a vacation and get away from everyday life. A few months ago, I had the opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic to attend a destination wedding for a family member. Before my visit, I had the typical image of the country in my mind... Continue Reading →
Written by Abigail Gilson Poverty is often described through numbers, but those numbers don't fully capture what it looks or feels like. During my trip to Los De Marcos, Mexico, I saw firsthand how poverty affects daily life, even in a place that attracts tourists from all over the world. Sustainable Development Goal 1, No... Continue Reading →
By: Matthew Johnston Vancouver is often ranked as one of the most desirable cities in the world. Known for its natural beauty, vibrant downtown, and strong tourism industry, it continues to attract millions of visitors each year. Tourism plays a significant role in economic growth, contributing to employment and overall spending (United Nations World Tourism... Continue Reading →
Tourism in Sri Lanka has the power to transform women’s lives, yet gender equality in the sector still lags far behind its potential. Gender equality is a core part of a Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5), which calls for achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls as a foundation for a peaceful,... Continue Reading →
I remember sitting in my family’s home in the Philippines when suddenly everything went off. The TV turned off, the Wi-Fi stopped working, the fan stopped, and the heat and humidity became very noticeable. No one seemed surprised. It was just another brownout (blackout here in Canada). Most of the time, these outages happened randomly... Continue Reading →
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