Description

As we recover from the pandemic, the tourism industry has seen a shift in focus, embedding sustainability at the forefront of decision making. With the pandemic acting as a catalyst for change, there is now an opportunity to build back better and adopt a more holistic approach that is more conscious of people and planet, taking into account the economic, social and environmental impact of tourism.
 
Join us for a panel discussion with community leaders to explore what smart and sustainable tourism looks like in Whistler.
 
Key Discussion Pointers

• Unscramble sustainable, regenerative and smart tourism. How do we create a common understanding?  
• Innovative and creative ways of implementing smart tourism practices, with learnings from Whistler and across the world.
• Advancing collaboration and coordination – with a focus on destination management – to accelerate positive change for the community.     
• Tips and ideas to bring sustainable practices into your operations.

• Barret Fisher, President & CEO, Tourism Whistler
• Martin Pardoe, Manager Parks Planning, Resort Municipality of Whistler
• Kate Roddick, Senior Manager of Projects, Employee Services & Community Relations, Whistler Blackcomb
• Clare Ruddy, Executive Director, AWARE
• Moderator: Cheeying Ho, Executive Director of Whistler Centre for Sustainability