Tourism is often used as an economic development tool in developed and developing countries alike. However, recent protests against tourism in several countries have highlighted wide-spread community concerns while in places seen as leaders in sustainable tourism (i.e. New Zealand) the overall benefits of tourism to society, the environment, and the economy have also been questioned. Against this backdrop this course critically examines tourism and destination management through the lens of sustainability and the stakeholder framework. Then, by embedding tourism within its broader social, environmental and cultural ecosystem, both sustainable and regenerative approaches to enhancing the wellbeing of communities and the environment will be examined, supported by case studies from across the globe. The course will be enhanced by problem-based and experiential learning using a multi-award winning VR-based learning tool developed by VUW for sustainability education.
- Enseignant: Mondher Sahli
- Enseignant: Christian Schott