How many students will be in my class?
Each year the program accepts approximately 30 new students representing a wide range of demographics.
Where is the program located?
The Tourism, Travel, and Event Management program is based in the Tourism and Culinary Centre of Holland College, located on the beautiful Charlottetown waterfront at 4 Sydney Street. About 350 students are enrolled in Tourism, Travel and Event Management, Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Marketing and Advertising Management, Project Management, and Data Analytics at the Tourism and Culinary Centre.
What is a typical class day like?
This is a full-time study program, so you can expect classes every day between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. There are also many volunteer opportunities outside of the classroom that can positively impact your educational journey.
What are my options when I graduate?
Employment
The Tourism and Culinary Centre welcomes students from diverse backgrounds, with varying ages and levels of work experience, all of whom have unique aspirations and expectations. Upon completion of the program in tourism and travel or event management, graduates can pursue a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. They will acquire the necessary skills, attitudes, and behaviors to thrive in their chosen field. The areas of employment available to them encompass roles such as tourism coordinators, travel consultants, event planners, hospitality managers, and destination marketing specialists, among others. Overall, the tourism industry seeks dynamic, enthusiastic, and dedicated individuals who hold themselves to high standards and are passionate about delivering exceptional service.
Further Education
If you would like to continue your educational journey, Holland College offers several degree pathways for graduates from the Tourism, Travel and Event Management programs. Degree pathways are formal agreements between Holland College and partner universities and colleges which give graduates as much as two years of credit toward a degree. Holland College has degree pathway agreements with universities and colleges across Canada, the U.S., and overseas.
Holland College also offers microcredential courses.