Tourism HR Canada previously announced with great sadness that Bill Pallett, tourism champion, HR leader, and Past Chairperson of our Board of Directors, passed away at the end of December.
Bill was a graduate and strong supporter of Ryerson University. He was committed to the ongoing development of the school and volunteered supporting the Alumni Association and the Advisory Board. He was the recipient of the 2017 HTM Industry Award in recognition for his dedication to the school.
Ryerson’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management will establish a scholarship in Bill’s name. Anyone wishing to contribute to this bequest and further his incredible impact on our tourism industry may do so here.
Ryerson University also shared the details for Bill’s Celebration of Life service:
Monday, February 10th, 2020
2:00PM – 6:00PM
Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto
75 Lower Simcoe St., Toronto, ON, MSJ 3A6
SOCO Ballroom
In honour of Bill, everyone is asked to wear their best shoes!
Canadian Lodging News also shared a tribute to Bill, with touching messages from tourism leaders across Canada.