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North Vancouver, B.C., March 19, 2021 – Capilano University (CapU) and Fleming College are pleased to announce a new 2 + 2 block agreement that allows Tourism and Hospitality diploma graduates from Fleming College to continue their education and complete a Bachelor of Tourism Management degree at CapU. This agreement, which came into effect on […]

Tourism HR Canada congratulates Beth Potter on her appointment as the new President and CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC). Beth has a long and distinguished career in Canada’s tourism sector, including most recently serving as the President and CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO). She is a recognized

Finance Canada has launched the Government of Canada’s annual Pre-Budget Consultations, ahead of Budget 2021. This process invites all Canadians to share their ideas and what matters most to them, to inform and guide Canada’s growth plan and feed into the measures and investments that will make up Budget 2021. When COVID-19 is under control, the

Tourism HR Canada is proud to again be part of of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) Tourism Congress. This year’s event takes place November 17 & 18 and will be fully online. Registration is free of charge. On Tuesday, November 17, join Calum MacDonald, Vice-President, Labour Market Intelligence, at 1:30 PM, as he presents

Joe Baker, Tourism HR Canada Board member and OTEC Strategic Advisor, features in the latest FoodGrads podcast, Building a future-forward tourism industry workforce. FoodGrads is an interactive platform for the food and beverage industry, focused on closing the gap between students/recent graduates and employers in food service and food processing. Joe shares insights into pursuing

Tourism employment increased in July, albeit at a slower pace than in June. Employment increased in four of five tourism industry groups but declined in the transportation industry. Tourism employment increased by 190,000 jobs between June and July, an increase of 12.8%, lower than the 19.7% growth in employment that occurred between May and June.

As published in Canadian Lodging News Tourism HR Canada Board Member Joe Baker says that as we reopen our businesses, let’s not underestimate the impact our workers have on our guests and clients. And let’s not underestimate the toll this pandemic and the return to work has had on the mental health and emotional wellbeing

As tourism, hospitality, and retail businesses start to re-open, or open to the public, some customers will be hesitant to travel, shop, and eat out during the post COVID-19 period. To help these businesses regain consumer confidence in visiting their establishments, the Manitoba Tourism Education Council (MTEC) is launching a new training program later this

By Joe Baker (published by Canadian Lodging News) If there is one thing the hospitality industry is universally known for, it’s our ability to celebrate.  On a small scale or on a large scale, we add value to our guests and clients when we help them celebrate together. We amplify the moments and milestones in people’s

By Joe Baker (published by Canadian Lodging News) You do not need another voice reminding you of the challenging times the hospitality and tourism industry is facing. There are enough of those voices out there. And I recognize as an educator I am writing from a place of privilege.  I acknowledge that place of privilege and