Tourism and Travel - Meeting, Conventions, and Conferences Specialization

Program Description

TBA

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)

Desirable:

• Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U) or Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (M)

The Importance of Learning Skills:

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills. Seminars, workshops and tutoring are available at Seneca's Learning Centres.

Fees

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Your Career

Canada leads the way in organizational planning and execution of events, making Canada an attractive location for Internationally recognized organizations to plan meetings, conventions and conferences.

Meeting, Convention and Conference planners see the “big picture” when it comes to planning and organizing events. Whether it’s an executive conference or a dream wedding, this program will provide you the tools to deliver flawless events. From negotiating with vendors to designing the perfect marketing plan, you will gain the skills to run the show. Your career can begin as an event planner, conference and conventional planner, meeting planner, wedding planner, program planner for incentive travel, trade show planner, corporate marketing events specialist, cultural event planner, festivals planner, special events planner, and sports events planner.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following post-secondary institution(s):

Optional International Study Abroad with Co-op Opportunities

As a student in the Tourism and Travel program you are eligible to apply to study abroad in your fourth semester at one of the following international institutions:

• Swiss Hotel Management School in Montreaux, Switzerland
• LIS Tourism and Hospitality College in Pretoria, South Africa

Industry Affiliations and Memberships

• Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE)
• Association of Canadian Travel Agents (ACTA)
• Cruise Line International Association (CLIA)
• Endorsed by the Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors (CITC), for Level I and Level II
• International Society of Tourism and Travel Educators (ISTTE)
• Meeting Professionals International, (MPI)
• Travel Industry Council Ontario (TICO)
• Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC)
• Tourism Toronto

Industry Partners

Industry partners that employ our students for field placement and employment upon graduation are AirMiles/Loyalty Group, Merit Travel, Nolitours/Transat Holidays, Cruise ShipCenters, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Victours, Royal Caribbean International Cruise Line, Donald Golf and Country Club, Eaton Hall Inn and Conference Centre, Fairmont Hotels, Air Canada Vacations, Trafalgar Tours, Sun Wing, American Express, CAA Travel, Sears Travel, Thomas Cook Travel, I Love to Travel Group, Tai Pan Tours, Gap Adventures, My Sunquest, Goway Travel, Aramark, Marlin Travel, Mariposa Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, Conquest, Contiki, Encore Cruises, Sheraton Hotels, I Travel2000, Air Canada Jazz, WestJet, Porter Airlines, and Tour East Holidays.

Field Placement Education

You'll complete 150 hours of unpaid placement in the fourth semester in one of the tourism and travel segments. You'll receive assistance from your professor, but it is your responsibility to confirm a placement upon successful completion of all third–semester subjects before accepting a field placement position.

Co-operative Education Program

During the second semester, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for admission to the co-op option. Co-op provides you with the opportunity to secure a paid work term between semesters three and four. It also allows you to benefit from a combination of classroom learning and real-world experience. Please note that you will have a shared responsibility for securing employment opportunities and must meet co-op entrance requirements in order to be considered (see Student Advisor or Co-op Co-ordinator for details).

Co-op tourism related positions may be in travel operations, hotel services, sales, retail, event and trade shows, promotional activities, and exceptional customer service positions, among others.

Curriculum

* Students successfully completing the Tourism and Travel Diploma program specializing in Meeting, Conventions and Conferences, will graduate with a Tourism and Travel Diploma.

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