This is the summarized version of the course syllabus, which is subject to change.
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 community concerns, while in places seen as leaders in sustainable tourism (e.g., New Zealand), the benefits of tourism to society, the environment, and the economy have been questioned. Against this backdrop, this course examines tourism and destination management through the lens of sustainability and the stakeholder framework. 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 explored, supported by case studies from across the globe. The course incorporates problem-based and experiential learning using a multi-award-winning VR-based tool developed by VUW for sustainability education.
Christian Schott is an Associate Professor of Sustainable Tourism Management at Wellington School of Business and Government, at the Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington in Aotearoa New Zealand. He holds a PhD in Human Geography (Tourism Geographies) from the University of Exeter (1998). His research explores tourism impacts, climate change, sustainability education, VR in education, and the SDGs-business nexus. As Chair of the UN Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) Steering Committee at WSBG, Christian leads a transdisciplinary project using virtual reality to promote experiential education on sustainability and climate change, which earned the Gold Award in the Sustainability Category at the QS-Wharton 2020 Reimagine Education Awards. He has addressed the New Zealand Parliament on Sustainable Tourism, published extensively in top tourism journals, and serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Tourism Futures. Notable achievements include the 2018 Tourism Recreation Research «Research Article of the Year» Award and a 2022 Te Whatu Kairangi | Aotearoa New Zealand National Tertiary Educator Award for excellence in scholarship, innovation, and teaching.
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Universidad de los Andes | Vigilada Mineducación
Reconocimiento como Universidad:
Decreto 1297 del 30 de mayo de 1964.
Reconocimiento personería jurídica:
Resolución 28 del 23 de febrero de 1949 Minjusticia.
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