Tourism HR Canada to Develop Tourism Competency Framework

Tourism HR Canada is pleased to announce a three-year initiative to address the changing nature of work in the tourism sector, funded by the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program. The Future Skills Framework project will see the creation of…

Tourism HR Canada Signs MOU with Tourism & Hospitality Skills Council (India)

On September 21, 2018, at a Delhi event that brought together key industry stakeholders, Dr. Sonali Sinha, COO representing the Tourism & Hospitality Skills Council (India), and Philip Mondor, President and CEO, Tourism HR Canada, signed memorandum of understanding (MOU)…

Destination Employment: Brand Launched for Newcomer Initiative

A fresh brand emphasizes the strengths and goals of a recently announced initiative funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Destination Employment: Your Future Begins Here is the innovative pilot project coordinated by Tourism HR Canada and the Hotel…

Tourism HR Canada Signs MOU with Leading Training Institute in India

Over the next several months, Tourism HR Canada will be working with Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI) to explore a long-term business relationship that will see DBTI deliver a series of competency-based training programs and internationally recognized credentials/certifications in India….

Setting up for Success: Kick-Off Meeting for Hotel Jobs Initiative

Delivery partners met in Ottawa this week to kick-off the recently announced Employing Newcomers in Canadian Hotels Pilot Project, an exciting initiative to provide career opportunities for newcomers to Canada with hotel jobs in participating regions. This initiative will provide…

MOU Strengthens Tourism HR Canada and Tourism Industry Association of Ontario Partnership

A newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Tourism HR Canada and the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) will leverage the strengths of each organization to support the competitiveness and economic sustainability of Ontario’s tourism and hospitality sector. Recognizing…

Tourism HR Canada Announces New Board of Directors Chair

Tourism HR Canada is delighted to announce that Darlene Grant Fiander has been selected by the Board of Directors as its new Chair. Her tenure becomes effective at the upcoming June 20 Board meeting, to be held in Ottawa. Darlene…

Tourism HR Canada Awards d3h Hotels’ Chief Human Resource Officer

Tourism HR Canada is delighted to announce that Jesse Tiefenbach has accepted its 2018 Distinguished HR Service Award, formally recognizing his significant contributions to growing a world-leading tourism workforce. The award is presented annually to individuals or groups that demonstrate…

Tourism HR Canada Announces Leadership Award Winner: Banff & Lake Louise Hospitality Association

Tourism HR Canada is pleased to announce the Banff & Lake Louise Hospitality Association (BLLHA) as this year’s recipient of its annual Leadership Award, recognizing its contribution to advancing progressive HR practices in Canada’s tourism sector. The BLLHA serves as…