GEOG 638Sustainable Tourism

Units: 0.50
Level: Graduate
Faculty: Environment
Subject: Geography and Environmental Management
Cross-listed: TOUR 603

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course examines sustainability issues relevant to tourism. Conceptual and practical examples related to economic, environmental, and social/cultural sustainability of tourism are critically appraised, combined with reviews of policy and institutional effects on sustainability practices. The course also focuses on best practices in sustainable tourism within government, non-government and private sector.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
SEM 001	7290	0 / 10	Th 14:30–17:20

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Calendar versions

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In 33 terms, Fall 2009 to Winter 2024