In the final episode of the season, host Blaise Kemna looks into how Covid-19 is affecting tourism in mountain communities. Hear from Banff Mayor Karen Sorenson about how things look in town as they prepare to welcome visitors for the summer season. Then, Blaise connects with researcher Joe Pavelka, a professor of Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership at Mount Royal University who is studying tourists’ travel fears and aspirations associated with Covid-19.
Covid-19 and Mountain Tourism
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