Vanessa Fortner

My travel style:: Adventurous, environmentalist, spontaneous.
Why I chose to study travel and tourism:: My decision to study travel and tourism reflects my two greatest passions, travel and the environment.
My greatest professional strength:: Being a great team player and my organizational skills.
My dream job:: I want to own land and build small eco-lodges or cabins that visitors can stay in while immersing themselves in nature. I want to provide a getaway for people to disconnect from their everyday lives and enjoy the wilderness. I hope to offer kayaking and canoeing lessons, mindfulness sessions, and more. This has been a dream of mine for years.
Most exciting travel trend:: Travelling locally. Not many people think to plan a trip within their own province, let alone their own community. I am sure the more you look into what your community has to offer, you will be shocked in the greatest way possible.
My greatest achievement (so far):: Moving away from my friends and family to pursue an education in what I am most passionate about. This decision has opened so many doors for me.
On my bucket list:: Seeing the rest of Canada is definitely at the top. I think it’s really important to travel within your country to support the economy and for a sense of pride and embracing your ‘roots’. My next trip will be to Newfoundland! I fell in love with the east coast and can’t wait to discover more.