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NRTG & ITBC: Ecotourism Training Needs Survey

NRTG & ITBC: Ecotourism Training Needs Survey

This short survey (under 5 minutes) is a collaboration between NRTG and Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC). Your feedback will help shape future ecotourism training that is culturally grounded, community-informed, and relevant to Indigenous communities across B.C.

As a thank you, all participants who complete the survey will be entered into a random draw to win free access to one of NRTG’s MicroCourses! To enter the draw and allow us to follow up if needed, contact information is required.

Please take a moment to share your input. Your responses will directly influence the design and delivery of new training programs tailored to your needs.

Section 1: About You

Q1. Your Name and Contact Info
Required to enter the prize draw and so we can follow up if needed or invite you to future training opportunities.

Yes, I’m open to being contacted to discuss ecotourism training opportunities.
Q2. How would you describe your level of experience in ecotourism?

Section 2: Training Interests

Q4. What ecotourism topics are you interested in for a future training session?
Please indicate your level of interest in each topic

Business & Development

Business Development
Highly Interested
Interested
Neutral
Not Interested
Small Business Management
Marketing & Social Media
Operations & Risk Management
Nation-Based & Community Tourism Development

Guest Experience & Communication

Guest Experience & Communication
Highly Interested
Interested
Neutral
Not Interested
Client Relations & Professionalism
Communication Skills
Tour Management
Guiding Skills & Cultural Storytelling

Cultural & Ecological Knowledge

Cultural & Ecological Knowledge
Highly Interested
Interested
Neutral
Not Interested
Traditional Knowledge & Two-Eyed Seeing
Environmental Learning
Sustainable Practices
“No Trace” Wilderness Principles

Field & Safety Skills

Field & Safety Skills
Highly Interested
Interested
Neutral
Not Interested
Field Operations Skills
Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Q5. What are your preferences for how ecotourism training is delivered?
Please check all that apply.
Delivery Setting
Scheduling Format
Time Commitment
Learning Environment
Q6. What is your preferred time of year to attend ecotourism training?
Please rank the seasons below in order of preference (1 = Most Preferred, 4 = Least Preferred).
Season Ranking
Q8. How important is it to you that Indigenous teachings are included in this training, or that the training is Indigenous-led?
Marketing