معرفی
Paolo Fresnoza is a Lecturer at Capilano University's School of Tourism Management. He holds a DSocSci from Royal Roads University, an MA.URP (Honours) from the University of the Philippines, and a BTM from Capilano University. With 15+ years in tourism, his expertise spans tourism planning, disaster risk management, and sustainable development. He led a 4,000-acre tourism-heritage project in the Philippines, projected to generate CAD $200M and 800 jobs. His doctoral research focused on Indigenous disaster management systems. He advocates for tourism's role in community resilience and sustainable urban planning.
Education:
- DSocSci (Interdisciplinary Studies), Royal Roads University, 2021
- MA.URP (Honours), Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Philippines, 2008
- BTM, Capilano University, 2005
Research Interests: Tourism sustainability, disaster risk management, Indigenous knowledge systems, post-tourism theories, and equitable tourism policies.
Awards:
- Best Paper Award (Royal Roads University Doctoral Conference, 2021)
- Unified Award (CARS, Capilano University, 2021)
- Dean's Medallion (University of the Philippines, 2008)
Grants/Initiatives: Spearheading tourism research at Capilano University and advising on disaster-resilient tourism strategies. His projects emphasize community empowerment and cultural preservation.
Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary research groups focusing on tourism sustainability and Indigenous practices integration.