Destination Inclusion

Global Brand Marriott Models Community Collaboration

A global brand with a longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion, Marriott Hotels is continually recognized and awarded for its range of initiatives and partnerships that put people first. Its values extend through all levels of its portfolio, evidenced through its work with local communities to create opportunities, value difference, and foster a positive sense […]

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Forging Links Between Employers and Skilled Job Seekers

On May 19th, Tourism HR Canada’s Destination Inclusion team organized a targeted virtual recruitment event with The Westin Ottawa and Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre. A group of enthusiastic Destination Inclusion program participants took the opportunity to meet with industry leaders from these two prestigious hotels, including: Andrew Falkenberg, Market Director of Human

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Destination Inclusion Offers Life-Changing Opportunities

Now available until the end of June, the Destination Inclusion program continues to offer racialized individuals across Eastern Ontario the opportunity to explore new career pathways and gain the skills and connections to pursue their goals—all free of charge. Participants access online skills training and mentorship from tourism industry professionals, opening up job possibilities just

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Destination Inclusion a “Voice of the Voiceless”

Graduates of the Destination Inclusion program, which offers free learning and mentorship opportunities to racialized individuals in communities across Eastern Ontario, continue to share how the program has impacted them. Participant Shailesh Shrestha recently described how the program has played a key role in facilitating a career change in a new country: “My professional background

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Get the Right Ingredients for a New Career

Graduates of the Destination Inclusion program, which offers free learning and mentorship opportunities to racialized individuals in communities across Eastern Ontario, continue to share how the program has impacted them. Participant Lydie Adegbindi recently described how the program has helped her explore a career that draws on her personal interests. I was referred to the

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Destination Inclusion Supports Lifelong Learning

Graduates of the Destination Inclusion program, which offers free learning and mentorship opportunities to racialized individuals in communities across Eastern Ontario, continue to share how the program has impacted them. Participant Youssef Skalli recently explained how the program has played a key role in his lifelong learning journey: Within my pro bono coaching activities, I

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Immediate Success: Destination Inclusion Grads Strengthening Skills and Confidence

Graduates of the Destination Inclusion program, which offers free learning and mentorship opportunities to racialized individuals in communities across Eastern Ontario, have been sending in their success stories. The program is clearly offering individuals new opportunities to pursue employment in the tourism sector. Recent grad Clairon Haynes shared her Destination Inclusion experience: When this program

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Supporting Job Readiness with New Hospitality Essentials Microlearning

Destination Inclusion, a new skills development initiative announced in the September 15 edition of Tourism HR Insider, has now commenced and is gaining momentum. Coordinated in conjunction with partners World Skills Employment Centre and the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO), this program offers learning and mentorship opportunities to racialized individuals in communities across Eastern Ontario. A new,

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Empowering Racialized Individuals to Succeed in Tourism

Tourism HR Canada will soon be launching a new skills development initiative, Destination Inclusion. Coordinated in conjunction with partners World Skills Employment Centre and the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO), this program will offer learning and mentorship opportunities to racialized individuals in communities across Eastern Ontario. Destination Inclusion participants will have free access to

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