Welcome to Vancouver Island University (VIU), where we believe in bridging the gap between academia and real-world industry challenges. Our program is designed to foster experiential learning, providing students with hands-on opportunities to apply their skills and knowledge in practical settings.

As the professor mediating this connection, I invite you to collaborate with us on a dynamic hotel market study project. Our platform, Riipen, facilitates seamless collaboration between industry partners like you and our eager learners.

Steps for Matching:

Step 1: Match Request Submission: Submit the city of your choice, and our students will do a hotel market study on that city (in the fall of 2024). Initially, the Instructor will meet you over a video call, to discuss the details. Please note that the

Step 2: Pre-Approval: Upon mutual agreement, confirm the match on the Riipen platform. Please note, that this stage signifies pre-approval. Please note that the project will be subject to the availability of reports on that particular city.

Step 3: Educator Choosing: Your project will be available for our students to choose from. They will be able to select projects aligned with their interests and career aspirations.

Step 4: Collaboration Starts: All communication will be conducted via the Riipen platform, ensuring transparency and accessibility for all stakeholders.

Students will prepare a comprehensive presentation showcasing their findings and insights from the hotel market study. This presentation will be delivered to you, the industry partner, allowing for meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange.