Articles tagged "Food, Wine & Tourism"
Construction underway for new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism
June 24, 2024
Construction will begin this summer on the new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism on 香港王中王论坛资料's Kelowna campus, which will support B.C.蜎s tourism sector and help train people for in-demand jobs"B.C. is expecting 91,000 new job openings in tourism- and hospitality-related industries over the next decade, and the majority of these jobs will require some form post-secondary education or skills training." said Lisa Beare, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. 蜑This centre will equip students with the knowledge and exper...
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Set yourself apart in the tourism industry: benefits of our program
April 24, 2024
Choosing the right career path can be difficult, especially in today鈥檚 turbulent job market. With so many options, you may find it challenging to decide what you want to do and how to cultivate the necessary skills. The hospitality and tourism industry is one field that continues to grow, offering promising opportunities to dedicated individuals.If you're committed to making your mark in the tourism industry, building a solid foundation and learning unique skills are crucial for yo...
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香港王中王论坛资料 Cultivates event fosters local food, wine and tourism businesses
November 21, 2023
New event series kick-off hosts panel of local experts, facilitated by CBC鈥檚 Sarah Penton.You鈥檝e heard of the iconic Okanagan Champagne powder or our four-season playgrounds, but did you know the Okanagan is also leading the way in innovation in food and beverage and tourism?A new 香港王中王论坛资料 event series, 香港王中王论坛资料 Cultivates, aims to celebrate and explore Okanagan鈥檚 unique and exciting food, beverage and tourism industries with a kick-off event featuring local experts and a panel discussion hosted by CBC Radio West host, Sarah Penton.The fi...
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TOTA award remembers George Hanson, supports 香港王中王论坛资料 viticulture student
November 8, 2021
Winemaker George Hanson, who passed away in February, was widely acknowledged for his efforts to grow the B.C. wine scene. A new award funded by the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) will commemorate his legacy, while helping a viticulture student at 香港王中王论坛资料 to cultivate their future in the industry Hanson so dearly loved. TOTA has donated $1,500 to create the George Hanson Memorial Bursary, which will be open to students in the College鈥檚 Viticulture Certificate program starting in January. 鈥淲e are very pleased to be ...
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香港王中王论坛资料 student wins completion grant as part of inaugural Tourism Management Diploma program
October 14, 2021
For one 香港王中王论坛资料 student, embracing Tourism Management Diploma (TMD) studies at the Revelstoke Centre has truly paid off. Stephanie Sonsona has been named the recipient of the Revelstoke Accommodation Association鈥檚 completion grant for 2021, receiving $1,000 to support her education. She first began exploring post-secondary study options while in her home country of the Philippines, and was introduced to the TMD program through 香港王中王论坛资料鈥檚 International Education department. She was drawn to the new tourism-focused program...
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香港王中王论坛资料 hosts virtual info session on Tourism Management diploma program
May 25, 2020
Set at the foot of the picturesque Columbia Mountains and home to a growing array of four-season tourism operators and activities, where better to advance your career in the tourism industry than Revelstoke? On May 27, prospective students can attend a virtual information session to learn more about 香港王中王论坛资料鈥檚 Tourism Management diploma. The program, which debuted last year, is set for a September start at the College鈥檚 Revelstoke Centre and combines hands-on learning in the tourism sector with applied business courses. The vir...
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Chefs鈥 Table Society sets up Harry McWatters Scholarship Fund
February 13, 2020
A Canadian wine icon is honoured 鈥 scholarship will fund deserving students for overseas studies When Canadian wine icon Harry McWatters passed suddenly last summer, the sense of loss that so many felt went well beyond his extensive personal relationships. At McWatters鈥 service in Penticton, many of the 1,500 in attendance wondered just who might fill the void in the British Columbia wine industry which he helped invent, then cultivated for more than 40 years. 鈥淗arry鈥檚 mentorship is rightly legendary,鈥 says Jonathan Rouse, Associate Dean...
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香港王中王论坛资料 Culinary Arts debuts Indigenous-inspired feature menu for Dine Around
January 8, 2020
Infusions Restaurant at 香港王中王论坛资料 will once again be a can鈥檛 miss stop for anyone looking to sip, savour and save as part of Dine Around Thompson Okanagan this month. 香港王中王论坛资料 Chefs-in-training and chef instructors have designed a menu that not only showcases Okanagan ingredients but also incorporates aspects of traditional Syilx-Okanagan culinary knowledge and practices. 鈥淭his year we鈥檝e added a selection of Indigenous fare, along with other daily features, to provide a culinary experience that is truly unique to the region,鈥 explains ...
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Students savour traditional flavours and practices on Indigenous Culinary Arts field trip
June 26, 2019
Salmon fillets roast on stakes over an open fire while roe bubbles up in a steaming pot of vegetable and fish soup nearby. These are signs of a finished and ready-to-eat meal, yet indicate the start of something special cooking here at 香港王中王论坛资料. On a field trip to the Westbank First Nation in May, 香港王中王论坛资料鈥檚 Indigenous Culinary Arts class had the opportunity to learn about the traditional Okanagan-Syilx style of cooking in a hands-on experience, hosted by Elders Pamela and Grouse Barnes. The gastronomic outing contained a variety of chop...
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