TOUR 370

This course will be offered from time-to-time to give students the opportunity to examine more closely some aspect of the tourism industry. The course will introduce tourism topics to explore and engage in issues or trends affecting a sector of the industry or a place in the world. Normally such a course will take advantage of some specific expertise such as a faculty exchange or overseas offering. Section information text: The primary topic for this TOUR 370 – Special Topics in in Tourism Management II is the Impacts of FIFA World Cup 2026™ Vancouver. The course will be taught by up to five faculty from across different programs at CapU and examine the impacts of the event from an interdisciplinary lens, with topics including, but not limited to: human rights, access to sport, community benefits, public health, public space, and housing. All students enrolled in the course must attend the FIFA Impacts Conference hosted by VOOR Urban Labs at SFU, from 9-5pm on April 29, 2026, and engage in events related to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Vancouver (TBD). Open to all programs. This course will be offered mixed-mode (a combination of in-person and online classes). Online classes 5:30pm-8:30pm on Apr 27, Apr 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26, June 2 & July 28. Plus attendance Apr 29 9am-5pm off-campus.