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Eco impacts on tourism focus of Vancouver Island student summit

Student-centred summit to follow this week’s IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism conference
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FILE - The Parkside Hotel and Spa will co-host a sustainability summit for hospitality and tourism students, along with Camosun College. Photo courtesy Parkside Hotel and Spa

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.

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