Research and Graduate Studies
Center for Sustainable Tourism
Serving the Region, State, and Nation
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Welcome to the Center for Sustainable Tourism
The Center for Sustainable Tourism is an interdisciplinary effort of many university academic and non-academic units. Of particular note are the roles that the Office of Engagement, Innovation and Economic Development and the College of Health and Human Performance play in providing support for the Center's Sustainable Tourism Initiatives Coordinator and the Associate Director for Academic Programs, respectively.
The Center is dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism throughout our region and across North Carolina and the nation through innovation in graduate education, leadership development, community consultation, and collaborative research. Devoted to implementing sustainable practices in business operations, public policies, and personal travel behaviors, the Center offers solutions to challenges facing the tourism industry and destination communities as they balance economic viability with socio-cultural and environmental enhancement and equity.
Examples of Sustainable Practices in North Carolina 
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Sustainable Tourism Tips: First, Do The Research
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 Many sustainable practices can result in increased cost savings, but any investment has its risks. It is important to research the short- and long-term effects of any green initiative before beginning the project and to remember what might be a good practice at one business might not be at another. Investigations can be done in a variety of ways: implementing more efficient appliances and fixtures in waves, consulting with pollution prevention specialists, and getting input from all parties involved, including staff whose work will be affected by the change. Here is a database of companies that provide a range of environmental services. Also, information on efficient appliances. To speak to a pollution prevention specialist, contact Tom Rhodes at tom.rhodes@ncmail.net. For more information on sustainable practices, contact Alex Naar at (919) 715-3782 or via naara@ecu.edu.
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| Featuring Our Faculty: James A. Chandler Associate Professor, Department of Hospitality Management, James Chandler has a keen interest in assisting the greater community of eastern North Carolina with planning the re-development of the vast amount of farmland acreage on the coastal plain for sustainable agricultural production. He is currently working with a team of specialists at ECU to develop a long-term program to support and advance sustainable alternative farming throughout the region. Read more | | |
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