Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism Students Travel to Nice for 2008 International Student/Teacher Conference

November 28 2008

Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism (CATT) students are on the move! Lauren Becwith and Meriel Bond of Manitoba traveled with their teacher to Nice, France to participate in the annual Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) Student/Teacher Conference.

CATT is the Canadian member of GTTP’s Travel and Tourism Programs. The GTTP is a multi-country educational program meant to introduce students to career opportunities in travel and tourism. There are currently nine participating countries.

A case study competition is held each year for member countries. Selected student/teacher teams are then invited to GTTP’s annual conference in Nice to discuss issues regarding tourism in their countries and at large. Delegates also experience the unforgettable opportunity of interacting with other tourism enthusiasts from all over the world.

An endowment established in honour of Aldo Papone, former president of American Express Travel Related Services Company, helps fund the competition. Much of the sightseeing and accommodation costs are funded by global partners.

This year, students were asked to submit a case study related to ‘Responsible Tourism’. The Canadian team chose to explore the impact of geocaching on Oak Hammock Marsh, one of Canada’s few remaining wetlands. This case study, along with those from other participants, was shared with student delegates from around the globe.

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