The ECOViP BootCamp 2024, dubbed “Ala Eh, DI’NE! Developing Innovation in eNtrepreneurship & Ecotourism,” was hosted by the Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas from July 22 to 27.
The aim of the ECOViP Boot Camp 2024 was to foster innovative entrepreneurial ventures in the ecotourism sector by uniting students from diverse academic disciplines including Tourism, Natural Sciences, and ICT. Through this project, students had the opportunity to embark on real-world entrepreneurial journeys and gain awareness of the potential for sustainable tourism projects within the natural environment. Participants from Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, University of San Carlos, Can Tho University, Nha Trang University and Thai Nguyen University of Science collaborated and shared their unique perspectives and innovative ideas for ecotourism projects in this 6-day event.
The teams underwent comprehensive training and mentorship related to business development and ecotourism initiatives, aimed at guaranteeing that their projects were not only innovative but also feasible and impactful. The participants were mentored by the experts from University of Alicante, University Portucalense, Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Manila, University of San Carlos, and FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences. In addition to the training sessions, the bootcamp encompassed visits to local ecotourism sites such as the Lagadlarin Mangrove Forest and Olo-Olo Mangrove Forest.
Prof. Makhabbat Ramazanova and Prof. Marília Durão, who were part of the event as a trainers and jury members, are confident that these students will continue to develop innovative solutions in the ecotourism sector and lead the way in sustainable entrepreneurship.
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