We are excited to announce that Dr. Mark Holmes has been appointed as Director, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management (HFTM) for a five-year term, effective January 1, 2024.

Mark received his PhD in Environmental Studies (testing the implications of an integrated rural tourism framework for the Niagara wine region) from York University in 2014. His areas of specialization are sustainable tourism, sustainable food service and restaurants and sustainable workplaces.

Mark stepped in as HFTM Interim Director, from January 1st to December 31st, 2023, and has made progress on a number of strategic fronts. We are delighted that Mark has agreed to serve as our School's 9th director, providing critical continuity in this important role.

Please join us in congratulating Mark!