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Do you have global ambitions? CapU’s School of Tourism Management can guide you to a rewarding career in some of the most beautiful places in the world. (And that might be right here in B.C.)

CapU tourism management students during a field study at Mosquito Creek.

Why study tourism management at CapU?

Tourism is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries – particularly in British Columbia, where it generates $16 billion in annual revenue and sustains 18,000 tourism-related businesses.

Jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities in the field are growing faster than ever.

Behind every resort, attraction or tour company is a team of skilled professionals working to shape visitor experiences and build the business through savvy management and marketing. You could be one of them!

Capilano University has been a leader in tourism education for more than 40 years, focusing on exemplary business practices as the foundation of our Tourism Management studies.

CapU's School of Tourism Management will help you develop leadership and business management skills in sales, marketing, operations, finance and human resources.

You’ll also gain industry-specific expertise in areas such as event planning, destination marketing, hotels and resorts and adventure tourism. Learning by doing is part of your studies. Field trips, case competitions, networking events and industry guest speakers all help deepen your knowledge of the dynamics of the industry.

A UNWTO-certified school

The School of Tourism Management is proud to have received international certification from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for the Tourism Management Co-operative Education Diploma and Bachelor of Tourism Management degree programs.

CapU is only Canada's second university and North America's third to receive this prestigious, internationally recognized qualification.

This recognition places CapU on a global stage with the leading universities worldwide and affirms our reputation for the finest teaching and learning experiences for our faculty and students.

Logo for the United Nations World Tourism Organization.

Study abroad opportunities

As a tourism student at CapU, one of many exciting opportunities is to study, live and/or work in another country as a part of your tourism program.

Visit our Study Abroad page to learn about options that may fit your academic journey at CapU.

General resources for CapU students

We’re here to support you at every step of your education journey. Check out Learning Support– an area for all students to grow in confidence as they master course material. Here you’ll find specialized support centres including:

CapU’s Career Development Centre can help you find employment throughout your studies and as your move into the professional world. 

And keep an eye out for the many student associations that offer networking events, opportunities to meet industry leaders from your field of study, and social get-togethers.

 

Allan Florendo
Instructor
School of Tourism Management
Faculty of Global and Community Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 2031
Cedar Building, room CE317A
allanflorendo@capilanou.ca
Blake Rowsell B.Ed., MA
Instructor
School of Outdoor Recreation Management
School of Tourism Management
Faculty of Global and Community Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 3453
Cedar Building, room CE322
blakerowsell@capilanou.ca
Caroline Dépatie
Dean, Global & Community Studies
School of Outdoor Recreation Management
School of Tourism Management
Dean's Office - Faculty of Global and Community Studies
School of Public Administration
School of Kinesiology

604 990 7819 ext. 7819
Fir Building, room FR541L
cdepatie@capilanou.ca
Cheryl Hurlbut BA, MBA
Convenor, Post Bacc in GHTM & Instructor
School of Tourism Management
Faculty of Global and Community Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 3008
Cedar Building, room CE330
cherylhurlbut@capilanou.ca
Chris Carnovale BTM, GDUS, MACD
Instructor
School of Tourism Management
Faculty of Global and Community Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 7210
Cedar Building, room CE328
chriscarnovale@capilanou.ca
Christine "Christy" Dodds BA, MA
Co-operative Educ Coordinator/Instructor
School of Tourism Management
Faculty of Global and Community Studies

604 990 7828 ext. 7828
Cedar Building, room CE318
cdodds@capilanou.ca
Claudia d'Almeida BA, M.Sc.
Instructor
School of Tourism Management
Faculty of Global and Community Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 2216
Cedar Building, room CE352
cdalmeid@capilanou.ca
Farnoosh Sam
Administrative Lead, MoveUP Job Steward
School of Tourism Management
MoveUP Union Office
Faculty of Global and Community Studies
School of Kinesiology
School of Outdoor Recreation Management
School of Public Administration

604 986 1911 ext. 3082
Fir Building, room FR539
farnooshsam@capilanou.ca
Henry Chow
Instructor
School of Tourism Management
Faculty of Global and Community Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 7349
Cedar Building, room CE352
henrychow@capilanou.ca
Jana Remisova
Instructor
School of Tourism Management
Faculty of Global and Community Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 2542
Cedar Building, room CE317A
janaremisova@capilanou.ca
Jane Raycraft
Instructor
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
Faculty of Global and Community Studies
School of Business
School of Tourism Management

604 986 1911 ext. 2362
Cedar Building, room CE314
jraycraf@capilanou.ca
Jeff Anthony
Instructor
Faculty of Global and Community Studies
School of Tourism Management

604 986 1911 ext. 2541
Cedar Building, room CE380E
jeffanthony@capilanou.ca
John Brouwer MA
Instructor, TREC Curriculum Chair
School of Tourism Management
Faculty of Global and Community Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 2544
Cedar Building, room CE351
johnbrouwer@capilanou.ca
Kara Walker
Chair & Instructor
Faculty of Global and Community Studies
School of Outdoor Recreation Management
School of Tourism Management

604 986 1911 ext. 2457
Cedar Building, room CE320
karawalker@capilanou.ca
Kashif Mardhani
Convenor BTM/TM & Instructor
School of Tourism Management
Faculty of Global and Community Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 2067
Cedar Building, room CE327
kashifmardhani@capilanou.ca
Laise Lo Prete
DDA, BTM, TM, OREC
Faculty of Global and Community Studies
School of Outdoor Recreation Management
School of Tourism Management

604 986 1911 ext. 3136
Cedar Building, room Cedar 329
laiseloprete@capilanou.ca
Michelle Medalla
Divisional Supervisor
Faculty of Global and Community Studies
School of Outdoor Recreation Management
School of Tourism Management

604 984 4923 ext. 4923
Cedar Building, room CE321
mmedalla@capilanou.ca
Mohna Baichoo B.Sc., MA
Instructor
School of Tourism Management
Faculty of Global and Community Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 3689
Cedar Building, room CE317A
mohnabaichoo@capilanou.ca
Nazmi Kamal BBA, MBA, M.Sc., PIDP
Instructor
School of Tourism Management
Faculty of Global and Community Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 3562
Cedar Building, room CE351
nazmikamal@capilanou.ca
Sze-Ching Yip
Instructor
School of Tourism Management
Faculty of Global and Community Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 3571
Cedar Building, room CE352
syip@capilanou.ca
Tania Loken MA, PID
Convenor, Diploma in Tour Mgmt Int'l &
School of Tourism Management
Faculty of Global and Community Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 2514
Cedar Building, room CE317
tanialoken@capilanou.ca
Victor Gelano
Instructor
School of Tourism Management
Faculty of Global and Community Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 2034
Cedar Building, room CE317A
victorgelano@capilanou.ca

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604-984-4900
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