HFTM News

Study Abroad in Paris!

2015 MEC Study Abroad Program Class

The Semester Abroad group in Paris has finally settled into their new home at the "Maison des Etudiants Canadiens" and is starting to explore not just Paris, but Europe. First group trip next week to Vimy Ridge, Peronne, Ypres, Passchendaele, and other World War I sites where Canadians were active. Stay tuned!

Passing of Former Director, Thomas F. Powers

Thomas F. Powers - Former HFTM Faculty Member

The School is saddened to announce the passing of Thomas (Tom) F. Powers on January 11th, 2015.  Dr. Powers was the 2nd Director of the School from 1979 - 1987.

Tom's wife, Jo Marie was also a long standing faculty member in the School.

We will miss you Tom.

Read more about Tom's life below.

The School Welcomes Post-Doctoral Fellow Dr. Leana Reinl

Photo of Leana ReinlDr Leana Reinl has recently commenced a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Guelph. This Irish Research Council awarded fellowship is co-funded by the European Union Marie Curie Programme which supports early stage research career development. Leana will spend a two year period at the University of Guelph under the mentorship of Prof.

Frankie Tomatto's Restaurant Innovation Competition

Media & Press

Now in its second year, The Frankie Tomatto’s Restaurant Innovation Competition will serve as a platform for cash incentives for Ontario College and University hospitality students to create innovative ideas or concepts for the restaurant industry.

Students Selected to Represent HFTM at YHS

Photo of Brittany Ho

HFTM students, Brittany Ho and Aaron Laurie will be heading to Lausanne, Switzerland to compete in the 2015 Young Hoteliers Summit.

Congratulations to you both!

Aaron Laurie Photo

HAC Student Association Tours Three Toronto Hotels

HAC Tour of Toronto HotelsThe Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) student association had a successful event this week! On Monday, October 27th, twenty HAC-UOG members went to Toronto to tour three hotel properties: the Ritz-Carlton, Fairmont Royal York, and the Fairmont Corporate Offices. Students were able to interact with senior HR Managers as well as Guelph alumni working at each location.

HFTM Students Bring Home a 1st Place Win!

Gen YP Competition in New OrleansHFTM students JC Hough, Brittany Ho, and Professor Justin Taillon attended HFTP's Leadership Summit, HFTP's Annual Conference, and the Gen YP case study competition in New Orleans, LA, October 21-25.

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