Recreation and Leisure Studies

'Green' tourism graces ITB Berlin travel fair (Deutsche Welle)

10 Mar 2010

Tourism can be both an economic blessing and an environmental curse. But as consumer interest in 'green' getaways grows, the travel industry and tourism organizations are putting the spotlight on sustainability.

Genealogical tourism redefining leisure travel market, professor says (Science Daily)

8 Mar 2010

For the work-weary, the word "vacation" may conjure images of leisurely, carefree days at the beach sipping umbrella drinks. But according an expert in tourism and recreation, genealogical tourism is one of the fastest growing markets in vacation travel because it represents a conscious shift away from relaxation and into the realm of personal enrichment and fulfillment.

Local sailing-school director a national award-winner (Dana Point News)

6 Mar 2010

Not all sailors are men. Last month, Diane Wenzel received the highest national award for community sailing by the national governing body, U.S. Sailing. The Marty Luray Award was presented at the organization's National Sailing Program Symposium in...