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U.S. Travel Studies

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Geotourism in the Grand Traverse Region

GEOG 177 (1), GEOG 379/592 (3) Geotourism in the Grand Traverse Region
Instructor: Kelly Victor
Future dates to be announced.

This field course in geotourism focuses on the Grand Traverse region. Geotourism is tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place – its environment, heritage, aesthetics, culture and the well-being of its residents. It includes the widest possible market that is compatible with sustaining a destination's distinctive qualities: the entire travel and tourism industry, governments, convention and visitors bureaus, the hospitality industry, destinations, attractions, parks, community activists and tourists. This field course uses the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Travel Michigan and the "Pure Michigan" campaign to examine geotourism in the Grand Traverse region. Daily field trips include visiting area attractions (historic, natural and culinary), meeting and interacting with area convention and visitors bureaus; tourism, hospitality and culinary professionals. Discover "Pure Michigan" in the Grand Traverse Region. Check out a video of this course.

Lodging
Accommodations are chosen for proximity to key sites on the itinerary. Rooms are based on double occupancies with other students. Any special room requests must be made at the time you register along with your registration documents.

Program Fee: $750 (2013) plus tuition and fees. If you're using financial aid, additional assistance may be available for those who qualify. Contactfinancial aid.
Includes:

  • Lodging
  • Most meals
  • Local transportation by bus or van for daily excursions. 
  • Venue admission for all required events

Excludes:

  • EMU tuitions and fees
  • Textbooks (if applicable)
  • Personal expenditures
  • Transportation changes resulting from deviation from printed itinerary

This trip begins in Petosky and ends in Traverse City, Mich. Students are responsible for their own transportation to Petosky and from Traverse City.

If you have any questions, contact Jen Short at jen.short@emich.edu.