Eco impacts on tourism focus of Vancouver Island student summit

Students from three Vancouver Island post-secondary schools are gathering this week at a summit to discuss how the tourism industry can better handle the effects of climate change and to exchange ideas on eco-friendly practices.

“The purpose of this event is to encourage students to see what’s happening and how they can contribute to the change rather than just talking about it,” said David Pritchard, chair of Camosun College’s Hospitality and Tourism Management programs, in a Tuesday (Jan. 23) news release.

The two-day event, from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, brings together students from Camosun, Vancouver Island University and Royal Roads University. It is the second annual hospitality and tourism sustainability summit held for Victoria-area students.

Last year’s event drew about 75 students, all from hospitality and tourism programs at the three schools. Pritchard expects…