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Learn from industry experts
Whatever your area of interest – hotel and restaurant management, hospitality and tourism, food and beverage
management or event planning – you’ll
have an expert to guide you in your training. Our network of industry professionals includes leaders, influencers and visionaries. They provide input on
course design, student mentorships and externships based on their unique knowledge of the industry. Both students and industry professionals benefit from
our vibrant industry network because:
- Students learn vital skills as they train and connect with mentors that can help them shape their careers when they begin working.
- Industry professionals help to shape program design and meet prospective employees who are highly trained and job ready.
Industry Placements – Learning by Working
Industry externships are an excellent way to apply your learning, showcase your skills and gain practical experience. If you are
pursuing a hotel management diploma, food management diploma or special event planner diploma, you’ll have the chance to
spend seven weeks in your final year working in hospitality and tourism with some of the most respected companies and brands in
the industry.
Hotels, restaurants and event venues that participate in our placement program include:
- Holiday Inn on King
- Bay Bloor Executive Suites
- Cambridge Suites
- Best Western Primrose
- Delta Meadowvale
- Marriott Eaton Centre
- Stage West All Suite Hotel
- Windsor Arms Hotel
- Metropolitan Hotel
- Comfort Suites Hotel
- Ramada Hotel & Suites
- Days Inn Conference Centre
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- Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites
- Days Inn Conference Centre
- Four Points By Sheraton
- Fairmont Royal York
- Le Meridian King Edward Hotel
- Westin Prince Hotel
- Hilton Suites Airport
- Oliver Bonacini Restaurants
- Imago Restaurants
- Susur Restaurant
- Sir Corp Restaurants
- North 44
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Our Advisors
To stay on the cutting edge of hospitality and tourism career training, we rely on the advice and insights of The
Hospitality and Tourism Sector Council. Made up of industry leaders and college alumni, the Council meets twice a year, providing
strategic direction on programming, facilities and hot industry trends.
Members include:
- Michael Carlevale, Prego Della Piazza
- John K. Cordeaux, Royal York Hotel
- Jim Demeroutis, St. Hubert's
- Nick Di Donato, Liberty Entertainment Group
- Donna Dooher, Mildred Pierce Restaurants
- Douglas P. Fisher, FHG International Inc.
- Gino Giancola, Tourism Toronto
- Charles Grieco, Ontario Hostelry Institute
- John Higgins, George Brown College
- John Hodgson, Compass Group Canada
- Bonnie Holbrook, Fairmont Royal York
- Derek Lawday, Crowne Plaza Toronto Hotel
- Fred Lawlor, Avendra Canada
- Esther Lee, Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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- Mark McEwan, North 44° Restaurant
- Neil Osbourne, Hospitality Clublink Corporation
- William J. Pallett, Delta Hotels
- Dufflet Rosenberg, Dufflet Pastries
- Mary Sardella, Four Seasons Hotel
- Bonnie Stern, Bonnie Stern School of Cooking
- Carol Stoddard, Metro Toronto Convention Service
- Lise Struwing, Westmount Hospitality Group
- Biagio Vinci, Biagio Ristorante
- Colleen Walker, Catered Affare Fine Foods Inc.
- John Walker, Dean Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism
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