Leeke Shaw Lecture 2026
About this Event
Community-Based Tourism: Shaping Sustainable Futures in Maine and Morocco
What if the future of tourism depended less on how many people visit a place and more on how much those visits contribute to the people who call it home?
Drawing on examples from Maine and Morocco, Khadija El Barkaoui, PhD, explores how tourism can support local economies, preserve cultural heritage, and strengthen communities. Through research and real-world examples, she examines the roles of Indigenous knowledge, women's entrepreneurship, and community leadership in shaping more sustainable tourism. The lecture invites us to consider who benefits from tourism and how communities can have a greater voice in their own futures.
About the Leeke-Shaw Lecture Series
The annual Leeke-Shaw Lecture Series honors Ada E. Leeke and Captain Evelyn H. Shaw, longtime friends of Senator Margaret Chase Smith and original members of the Library's Advisory Committee. Established through a generous gift from Captain Shaw, the series brings experts in international affairs to the Margaret Chase Smith Library to explore issues of global significance.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tea, Coffee, and Light Refreshments
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Community-Based Tourism: Shaping Sustainable Futures in Maine and Morocco
Host: Khadija El Barkaoui, PhD
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Questions and Wrap-up
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 12.51
