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Transat Offers University Students an Immersive Learning Experience in Sustainable Tourism in Punta Cana
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n Transat Offers University Students an Immersive Learning Experience in Sustainable Tourism in Punta Cana\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n \n MONTREAL\n \n \n ,\n \n \n May 9, 2023\n \n \n /CNW/ - For the third edition of the Journey for Change program, Transat has partnered with Iberostar Hotels & Resorts and the\n \n University of Guelph's\n \n School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management for an international field study program that provides 12 students with a unique experience in the\n \n Dominican Republic\n \n . The goal of this initiative is to offer a unique hands-on experience for tomorrow's leaders in sustainable travel.\n \n \n \"Sustainable travel is at the heart of Transat's corporate responsibility strategy, and I'm pleased to see that the next generation is already sensitive to these issues,\" said\n \n Chrystal Healy\n \n , Vice President, Corporate Responsibility at Transat. \"In addition, I'm particularly proud to partner with Iberostar this year, a brand who's known for its concrete efforts in sustainable development. We believe in the power of numbers and hope that students will return from their stay with a renewed desire to get involved in social and environmental issues, both at home and abroad.\"\n \n \n The program includes a rich variety of topics and workshops, including responsible sourcing, food waste prevention and composting, coral reef rehabilitation, mangrove planting, beach clean-ups, and community centre visits.\n \n \n \"The strength of Journey for Change is that the destination is the classroom. Students learn about sustainable tourism while experiencing being a tourist themselves. They see first-hand the challenges that Transat and Iberostar are tackling. And together, we can find solutions to advance responsible travel,\" adds Dr.\n \n Statia Elliot\n \n , professor at the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management –\n \n University of Guelph\n \n .\n \n \n \"At Iberostar, we view sustainability as a core principle that drives...