Welcome To Tourism Research Innovation Project
Canada's rural regions are in a time of transition. Many have started to incorporate service based industries such as tourism into social and economic development goals. Communities have struggled in this transition for a number of reasons including a lack of information and resources. While much information exists in businesses, communities, academic institutions, and government agencies much of it remains inaccessible to those who need it.
The Tourism Research and Innovation Project (TRIP) is the first of its kind to address the need for enhanced knowledge exchange in tourism development within rural areas in the province of British Columbia, and is intended to act as a model for similar in rural communities throughout Canada.
- BC Summit Presentations available
For those who want to see some of the presentations from the BC Rural Summit (Port Hardy) - all the available presentations are now posted on the BC Rural Network’s website. Please follow this direct link:
http://www.bcruralnetwork.ca/taxonomy/term/21
- Planning in Action: Transforming Community - Conference at Sunpeaks June 1-4
Amenity based industries like tourism require thoughtful planning to ensure that benefits are maximized while negative impacts on communities are limited. The Planning Institute Of BC - 2010 Conference - Sun Peaks Resort, BC, is scheduled to take place June 1 - 4, 2010 and will explore new challenges and innovations in planning for our communities.
Streams of learning opportunities including:
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Going Green will explore current sustainability initiatives and greenhouse gas emissions legislation
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Getting active and healthy will consider the...
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- Want a learning initiative in your community?
You will find attached the Expression of Interest for LIRN for this year. LIRN is a partnership of 10 organizations inside and outside of government that is offering a coordinated approach to community driven learning. We welcome applications from rural communities or groups of communities around BC (25,000 or less in population). Communities can select from a list of 21 community development topics and provide a rationale for their community and their selection. The LIRN partners will work with successful communities to provide support for the planning and delivery of a one day learning event on their selected topic. Any questions can be addressed to Brandon Hughes or any of the LIRN partners.
Brandon...
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- Top 10 reasons to go to the BC Rural Tourism Conference
Tourism in rural areas demands unique strategies to attract and host visitors. Rural tourism players seek the knowledge and practical steps to get there. It's post 2010 Olympics, and are you ready to welcome visitors and benefit from tourism? Thompson Rivers University School of Tourism - REDTREE Team and Partners invite you to BC's Rural Tourism Conference where we will share knowledge on building tourism/tourism experiences that benefit local business and economies. We will share successes designed to inspire confidence in building tourism. Get informed on ways to operate sustainably. Quality tourist experiences involve several players-get into the network. Discover cost effective tools that support tourism experience development and marketing. ...
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- TRIP team assists Port Alice
Port Alice will soon receive a visit by a team of field researchers from Vancouver Island University and North Island College to assist them in moving forward with tourism development strategies. Keir Gervais, Director of Operations for Port Alice initiated the contact with TRIP and is working with Nicole Vaugeois to determine how the team can be of the most assistance when they arrive. Keir indicates that "Council and staff have made some steps towards supporting tourism. Like many communities, we focus on beautifying the community, we have a small Tourist Information Centre, we have dedicated locations where ‘tourist' information is posted, etc. The natural amenities are obvious. Or are they? Have or are we doing an effective job of profiling/exposing/tapping...
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