Tourism Links


      Bonjour Québec - Quebec Government's Tourism Site

      Aventure Ecotourisme Quebec

      Planeta.com - this is a FABULOUS eco-tourism site. The Exploring Ecotourism section has many good links.

      Global Volunteer Network - This organization's programmes in Ecuador (Amazonian rainforest), New Zealand (harbour conservation) and Thailand (wildlife rehabilitation) have a specific ecological focus, and more environmental opportunities will soon be added....

      TRAVELLING TO A FAIRER WORLD: Can tourism help combat global poverty? - if you are in the tourism program, READ THIS ARTICLE. Then, visit the Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) Tourism Campaign Site to learn more.

      Sustainable Tourism - make sure to read the "Charter for Sustainable Tourism" which emerged from the 1995 World Conference for Sustainable Tourism

      Lonely Planet

      Center for Environmentally Responsible Tourism- Eco-tourism

      Institute of Tourism Education of Macao- Study programs and information on jobs in the industry

      Hospitality and Tourism Management Program at Ryerson University in Toronto

      Pacific Asia Travel Association- Travel, job, and industry information

      Atlantic Explorer Travel Group - take a look at the TravelMag for Atlantic Canada travel info

      National Geographic - many travel-related articles, including a special "traveller" section, and, of course, heaps of those fabulous photos that Geographic is famous for

      World Web: Canada Travel Guide

      Kenya Web - take a look at the "travel guide"

      Cycle Events - "bicycle tours worldwide for cycling enthusiasts"; details on a couple of tours could make good presentation material

      World Tourism Organization

      TravelAssist - Travel Magazine, Bed and Breakfast Inn Directory, and Cruise Guide

      Cruise News - if you'd like to do a presentation on cruises, look at this site and the following one

      Cruise Connections

      Travlang - focusses on language for travellers... an interesting presentation topic...

      Expedia - an online travel agency

      Rough Guides - similar to Lonely Planet

      Geographia - a bit like National Geographic, but less focussed on themes and more oriented towards travel destinations

      Business Traveller - a high quality travel magazine that goes considerably beyond the confines what would normally be considered a "business trip"

      American Society of Travel Agents

      Ecuador Explorer

      GORP: Great Outdoor Recreation Pages - Adventure travel, hiking, National Parks, etc.

      Surfline - information for surfers, windsurfers, boaters, and fishermen

      Le site touristique officiel du gouvernement du Québec

      Montreal Info - Imagine: planning a vacation in ... Montreal!

      Various travel topics from All Experts

      Crazy Dog Travel Guide - tips and advice for backpackers and hitch-hikers in Europe and elsewhere

      Green Travel Archives - probably not very useful for preparing a presentation, but you may want to subscribe to this list to keep up on the latest eco-travel topics

      Tourism Policy in Brazil: Development Alternatives and Environmental Consequences by Robert Healy

      Other articles by Robert Healy concerning Tourism and the Environment

      Fielding Danger Finder - Well, I saved the best for last. Here is the guide to the most dangerous places on the planet. For a taste of the decidedly extreme travel ideas offered here, read what Fielding's Danger Finder says about Burundi:
      Each day at nightfall in Burundi's capital of Bujumbura, the streets are empty. Grenade blasts (grenades can be had for a mere US$7) and machine-gun fire from both the city and the surrounding hills shatter the night silence. Occasionally, there is screaming and crying. The impression is that you're suddenly being caught in the middle of an invasion. Then, in the morning, it is calm. You're surprised to discover that corpses do not litter the streets....


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