Compass: Dr. Michael Lück

The Ted Rogers Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Research was established to connect with industry and enhance our reputation beyond education and skill focused training. Our focus has been to work with industry partners to conduct applied research projects that provide our students with opportunities to learn and grow.

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Flippers and Wings: The Quest for Sustainable Marine Wildlife Tourism

<p>Over the past decades, wildlife tourism has developed from a niche activity to mainstream tourism and recreation pursuits, often commercialised by destinations and tourism operators. Marine wildlife is no exception, with whale and dolphin watching at the forefront of these activities. However, many other species, such as penguins, polar bears, elasmobranchs, turtles, manatees, pelagic birds attract many wildlife enthusiasts and mainstream tourists alike. With these growing numbers there is concern for the welfare of the targeted species and sustainable human-wildlife interactions. This presentation explores marine wildlife tourism, introducing cases of whale/dolphin watching and pelagic birdwatching, before introducing an entirely different sea creature: Mermaids! </p><p>Compass is a speaker series brought to you by Ryerson's Institute for Hospitality &amp; Tourism Research at Ted Rogers School of Management. We connect with scholars and industry experts from around the globe and invite them to share their research and insights with the Ryerson community.</p>

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