Tourism & Hospitality - networking blitz

Calling all students! 📣 Are you ready to level up an exciting career in tourism and hospitality? Join us for a special Tourism & Hospitality Career Event designed to connect you with industry leaders, spark your imagination, and guide your journey into this vibrant sector. Our presenters will have employment and internship opportunities to discuss.

📅 Date: January 16th
🕒 Time: 9:00 to 10:00 am
📍 Location: Sherman Jen Building 113

✨ Meet Industry Professionals: Gain insights from guest speakers representing top organizations in tourism, hospitality, and event planning.

~Krystle Lewis, Recruitment Coordinator, Inn at Laurel Point
Proud to be British Columbia’s first carbon-neutral hotel and, after over a decade of practice, on the hunt for more ways to reduce emissions without compromising on the comfort of guests and colleagues. Officially Biosphere Certified; this world-renowned credential for destinations and businesses guarantees the needs of travellers are cohesively met across environmental, economic, and socio-cultural arenas.

~Shobna Kannusamy, Founder of Soirette Connections, Coach with WORTH, and Host of the Colour Me Brave podcast. 
With over 20 years of cross-disciplinary expertise, she dedicated her career to fostering transformative change in leaders and their teams across various industries. From engineering and software development to hospitality and e-commerce, her entrepreneurial journey has been guided by a commitment to purpose-driven coaching and authentic leadership.

~Preet Brar, Director of Retail, Malahat Skywalk
Malahat SkyWalk offers the ultimate Island experience where explorers of all ages can enjoy breathtaking views and adventure, high among the trees and surrounded by the sea. They are the 2024 EcoStar Award for Experiential Tourism winner. This acknowledgment reflects their ongoing commitment to making nature more accessible, while fostering environmental awareness and community connection.

~Nicole Seeley, Regional Indigenous Tourism Specialist – Vancouver Island
Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) is a non-profit, Stakeholder-based organization committed to the continued growth of a sustainable, authentic and culturally rich Indigenous tourism industry in British Columbia.

~Bella Yan, RRU Grad and Sales Manager, Oak Bay Beach hotel
Built in an English Manor House style and nestled on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, Victoria’s Oak Bay Beach Hotel is an elegant luxury boutique resort reconstructed on the same oceanfront lot where the historical hotel sat for more than 90 years. From using low-flow taps and shower heads to reduce wastewater, to transitioning from single use to BABOR bulk amenities in each guest room, becoming Biosphere Certified, and more, sustainability is at the forefront of every thing they do.

~Jacob Camp, General Manager, Sooke Prestige Hotel
Prestige Hotels and Resorts is BC’s finest family-owned chain of resorts, hotels and inns. With a passion for excellence and an uncompromising commitment to superior service, we invite visitors to experience beautiful British Columbia complemented by our unique brand of hospitality. Prestige Hotels & Resorts prides itself on being an eco-friendly hotel chain and doing what they can to lessen our impact on the environment. That is why they are proud to have the Go Green program, an initiative to invite guests to forgo housekeeping services during their stay.

~Samuel Prangnell, Victoria Operations Manager, Prince of Whales
Ardent stewards of the sea, and conservationists who have placed orcas and humpback whales on the same pedestal as customers experience since their beginnings. In 2024 they proudly achieved the Biosphere Certification across all operating locations. Their team is dedicated to the education and preservation of our oceans and the abundant life they hold.

✨ Build Your Network: Connect with employers, alumni, and mentors who can help shape your future.
✨ Career Pathways: Learn about emerging trends, skills in demand, and how to stand out in this dynamic field.
✨ Interactive Workshops: Participate in sessions on professional branding, interview tips, and career readiness.

Whether you're studying tourism, hospitality, business, or simply curious about opportunities in these industries, this event is your gateway to new possibilities.

RSVP Now on careerroads.royalroads.ca    Create your profile, then search for the event. Career Roads is a great platform for students and grads to search for job postings, access events and resources. 

Whether you are a recent graduate, an experienced professional, or simply interested in the field, this event is designed to cater to all levels of expertise.

For more information, contact Career Services.