BestCities 2022 Global Forum Case Study on the Impact of International Congresses

Destination Vancouver (DVAN) is seeking to investigate meetings and conventions impacts and understand their changes given the pandemic-induced increase of hybrid and online meetings. DVAN has sought the technical expertise of academic supervisors at Capilano University’s Centre for Tourism Research and Extension Services’ (CTRES) in understanding these impacts, especially for repeat and one-time international conferences in Vancouver. Participation in this project will provide interns the opportunity to apply theory, concepts, tools, and skills learned throughout their Tourism Management degree. Under the direct guidance of academic supervisors and with support from DVAN, interns will conduct relevant research and use a theoretical framework to evaluate real-world impacts in the new normal of the meetings and conventions sector.

Faculty Supervisor:

Kara Walker;Jeffrey Wahl

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Partner:

Destination Vancouver

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Accommodation and food services

University:

Capilano University

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