RTD 487 Tourism Practicum

(International Travel Education Opportunity)

A travel education opportunity will be provided by Sport Management, Recreation and Tourism Division at Bowling Green State University this July. Students will have an opportunity to travel and study tourism management while exploring the beauty of Niagara Falls in both Canada and US during a three day trip. Participants in the trip will become immersed with a different culture, learn about tourism planning and have fun. This is a three-credit practicum including three-day on-campus training (July 7-9) and three-day Niagara Falls (July 10-13).

The program includes a city tour in Buffalo, NY; visits to Niagara Falls in both Canada and US sides; tickets to an IMAX 3-D movie; the Maid-of-the-Mist boat tour; a visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake (the most beautiful town in Canada); an Erie Canal Tour in Lockport, NY; and Tourism panel discussions with managers from Buffalo Convention and Visitor Bureau. Also, we are scheduled to attend the Taste of Buffalo Festival, one of the biggest food events in North America. We will enroll all students who are interested in this summer. The total cost of the travel is approximately $189, including hotels, transportation and the tours. Experienced tourism faculty from Bowling Green State University will assist students during this trip and provide on-site learning opportunities for students. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Dr. Philip Xie (pronounced Shay) (email: pxie@bgnet.bgsu.edu, at 419-372-6910).