Dr. Eugene Thomlinson SCHOOL OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
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Dr. Eugene Thomlinson
SCHOOL OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
TheSpiritofAdventure
A CAREER IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
YourOpportunities– AwiderangeofcareerpathsandjobopportunitiesHOTELANDRESORTHotels,Resorts,ClubsFood&BeverageOperations/FacilitiesManagement
CONSULTINGInformationTechnologyRealEstateDevelopmentConsulting
TOURISMMANAGEMENTTravelandTourismTransportationCultureandHeritageSportsandRecreation
EVENTMANAGEMENTMeeting/Event PlanningSpa,Fitness andHealthSportsEventsEventandVenueManagementSpecialevents
RECREATION&ENTERTAINMANTCasinosMuseumsResortsPrivateHomes/Boats
OTHERSECTORSANDSERVICESSales&MarketingHumanResourcesEducationFinanceMarketing
Year1College/diploma
Year2College/diploma
Year3and4BAIHMorBAGTMHospitalityandTourismSpecializedCourses(1or2years)
MATM(blended/on-campus)
Internship
PROGRAM PATHWAYS
Internship
WHY STUDY TOURISM & HOSPITALITY?
• Growing complexity
• Increasing professionalism
• Personal progression
• Booming industry
• Varied opportunities in the
sector
Undergrad Overview
Ø Applied degree
Ø Small class sizes
Ø Out of the classroom learning
Ø Team projects
Ø Career development
Ø International opportunities
• Managing tourism operations
• Globalization & tourism
• Services marketing for tourism
• Field School
• Tourism research
• Ethical issues in tourism
• Multicultural management & communications
• Digital communications in global business
BA GTM Courses
• Tourism product development
• Tourism policy & planning
• Destination management & marketing
• Human resource issues & practices
• Tourism Entrepreneurship
• Current issues in tourism
• Financial management for tourism
• Strategic management in tourism & hospitality
What will you come away with?
Ø Firm grounding in tourism & hospitality management
Ø Global awareness
Ø Skills and knowledge
Ø Critical thinking and problem solving abilities
Ø Proficiency in intercultural communications
Ø Expertise in leadership and teamwork
ACareer!
EXCEPTIONAL TEACHING AND LEARNING
TAUGHT BY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
RobGialloreto–PresidentandCEOofConsumerProtectionBC;formerCEOofTourismVictoria
TheresaMackay–ExecutiveDirector,BCMuseumsAssociation
BruceWhyte– SeniorTourismDevelopmentOfficer,BCMinistryofJobs,SkillsandTraining
RayFreeman–partnerandco-founderofLeftCoast Insightstourismconsultingfirm
AmberCrofts–ActingDirector,StrategicPlanning,BCMinistryofJobs,Skills,Tourism&Training
Marg Leehane –co-ownerandmanagerofGreatBearLodge
APPLIED LEARNING
Link BC Case Competition
CASE COMPETITION & CONFERENCESTourism & Hospitality Conference, Vancouver
Young Hotelier’s SummitÉcole hôtelière de Lausanne
EXPERIENCES
FIELD SCHOOL
EXPLORE THE WORLD. DISCOVER YOURSELF.
YOUR INTERNSHIP
�The connections I have made and the things I have learned during my internship will definitely help me with my future career and grow as an individual. I was able to work hard and adjust to a new culture, which I now enjoy. I am happy with myself and believe that this internship has shown me that there are many opportunities in the world.�
Greg StaggolisGuest Services InternThe Sukhothai, Bangkok, Thailand BA in International Hotel Management
COURSESITETOUR
“IamenjoyingworkingintheJordanMarriotteventsbookingcenterandhavemetgreatpeoplethatmaketheofficeanenjoyableplacetoworkin.”
AyaAbu-khajilRRUAlumniBAinInternationalHotelManagement
HOW CAN YOU FIND OUT MORE?
WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU HAVE FOR US?
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