Engage in a tourism and hospitality management program that develops the highly in-demand skills of leadership, cultural intelligence, and a managerial approach to business operations. A passion for creating experiences, flexibility to pivot with trends, ability to lead a team, and business acuity ensure graduates are prepared to advance their careers in this dynamic industry.
Trained professionals enjoy career success creating experiences for corporate and entrepreneurial tourism organizations including destination marketing organizations, world class hotels and resorts, tourism attractions, entertainment venues, gaming organizations, and all businesses that value the customer experience.
Lambton College's Tourism - Operations Management student experience delivers:
a unique, educational experience offering skill development and industry experience (3 academic terms + co-operative work term);
student-centered curriculum with active, engaging and applied learning opportunities;
transferable skill development that opens doors to all areas of the tourism industry and beyond;
leadership development through experiential learning and human relations;
cultural intelligence skill building;
a foundation for socially responsible, environmentally sustainable, and ethical decision making;
industry certifications; and,
opportunities to kick start career advancement through a paid co-op work term across Canada and around the world.
Employment Opportunities
Tourism and Hospitality industry professionals are in global demand. Some of the employers of our graduates include: Tourism Sarnia-Lambton, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Intercontinental Hotels and Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Gateway Entertainment and Casinos, Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation, Self-Employment: Inns, Adventure Tourism, Food and Beverage, and Retail.
Start date: Mississauga campus: May, September - Closed. Jan - Open.
Educational Pathways
Transfer to Programs outside of Ontario
Institute of Technology Tralee - Ireland
Bachelor of Arts in Travel & Tourism Management
Atlantic Technological University - Ireland
Bachelor of Business in Tourism with Event Management - enter third year of three-year program
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism with Event Management - enter third year of four-year program