http://cattcanada.ca/rss/en/catt_news.aspx Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:14:43 GMT Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:35:34 GMT en Copyright © 2008 Sitecore CMS: http://www.sitecore.net. Sitecore RSS module: Sitecore.Modules.RSS, Version=1.2.1.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null Since 2005, the World Economic Forum (WEF), an independent international organization, has engaged industry leaders to analyze the competitiveness of the travel and tourism industries in countries around the globe. The WEF’s fourth annual Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report ranks Canada 5th out of 133 countries (up from 9th place in 2008). Of the countries that make up the Americas, Canada takes first place. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/world_economic_forum_ranking.aspx Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:35:34 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/world_economic_forum_ranking.aspx The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is now accepting nominations for the 2010 National Awards for Tourism Excellence, presented by the Globe and Mail. Online nominations must be submitted by Friday, August 6, 2010. As a strong supporter of sustainable tourism through HR practices, the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC) is sponsoring the Award for Excellence in Human Resources Development. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/cthrc_award.aspx Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:35:13 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/cthrc_award.aspx Employment in the tourism sector continues to track very well with most industries seeing year-over-year declines in the unemployment rate. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/labour_force_survey_highlights_june_2010.aspx Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:34:46 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/labour_force_survey_highlights_june_2010.aspx The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council is pleased to announce the release of industry group summaries from the report Who’s Working For You: A Demographic Profile of Tourism Sector Employees. The report uses customized census, labour force survey, and business register data to provide employment statistics for each of the industry groups included in the tourism sector: accommodation, food and beverage services, transportation, recreation and entertainment, and travel services. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/cthrc releases industry group summaries.aspx Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:34:18 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/cthrc releases industry group summaries.aspx The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC) and the Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council (STEC) are pleased to announce five new Employer of Choice recipients. With labour market research showing an imminent labour shortage, the CTHRC and STEC have each developed complimentary Employer of Choice programs to facilitate the attraction and retention of employees on the provincial and national levels. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/five_new_employers_of_choice.aspx Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:00:40 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/five_new_employers_of_choice.aspx The 2010 Canadian Tourism Sector Compensation Study is conducted by Hay Group on behalf of the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC), along with provincial/territorial tourism Human Resource Organizations (HROs). Employers gain access to the latest compensation and benefits data by participating in the 2010 Canadian Tourism Sector Compensation Study. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/invitation_to_participate_2010_compensation_study.aspx Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:35:14 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/invitation_to_participate_2010_compensation_study.aspx The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council is pleased to announce the release of provincial summaries from the report Who’s Working For You: A Demographic Profile of Tourism Sector Employees. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/provincial summaries of demographic profile report.aspx Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:31:09 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/provincial summaries of demographic profile report.aspx The Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism National Student Conference was held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan from May 13th-16th, 2010. Organizing students from Nutana Collegiate, the event’s host school, welcomed CATT students from across the country to Saskatoon’s Travelodge Hotel for a tourism themed weekend of discovery, community, and education. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/catt 2010 national student conference in saskatoon a great success.aspx Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:57:01 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/catt 2010 national student conference in saskatoon a great success.aspx Global Travel and Tourism Partnership’s annual Student/Teacher Conference, and the presentation was Canada’s entry into the case study competition held as a part of the conference each year. The GTTP is a multi-national education program which introduces students in ten countries to career opportunities in tourism. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/catt_program_increased_exposure.aspx Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:03:27 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/catt_program_increased_exposure.aspx The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council is pleased to announce the release of the report Who’s Working For You: A Demographic Profile of Tourism Sector Employees. The report uses customized census, labour force survey, and business register data to provide employment statistics for each of the industry groups included in the tourism sector: accommodation, food and beverage services, transportation, recreation and entertainment, and travel services. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/cthrc releases demographic profile of tourism sector employees report.aspx Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:59:33 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/cthrc releases demographic profile of tourism sector employees report.aspx The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC) is proud to announce a growing partnership with Parks Canada. This new agreement will see Heritage Interpreters throughout Parks Canada undertake the CTHRC’s nationally recognized emerit certification. Parks Canada employees will pursue Professional Certification as Heritage Interpreters, gaining the highest industry recognized credential for tourism workers in Canada. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/cthrc announces partnership with parks canada.aspx Wed, 05 May 2010 15:03:22 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/cthrc announces partnership with parks canada.aspx In March 2010, the unemployment rate in the tourism sector was 8.2%. This was 0.8% higher than the rate reported in March 2009. In the Canadian economy overall, the (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate remained at 8.2%. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/labour force survey highlights march 2010.aspx Wed, 05 May 2010 15:03:01 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/labour force survey highlights march 2010.aspx The Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism (CATT) is proud to announce their representatives for the 2010 Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) Student/Teacher Conference. Megan Kiley and R.J. Reid , students at Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute (LCVI), will travel with their teacher to Munich, Germany to present their case study to a group of international student delegates. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/2010_case_study.aspx Mon, 03 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/2010_case_study.aspx In December 2009, the unemployment rate in the tourism sector was 7.3%. While this was 1.1% higher than the rate seen in December 2008, the year-over-year increase in the tourism unemployment rate was smaller than the increase seen in the total economy. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/tourism_labour_force_survey_dec_2009.aspx Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:38:50 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/tourism_labour_force_survey_dec_2009.aspx In January 2010, the unemployment rate in the tourism sector labour force was 7.5%. This was similar to the rate seen in January 2009 (7.7%), and represents a smaller fluctuation than that seen in the total economy. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/labour_force_survey_highlights_january_2010.aspx Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:38:42 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/labour_force_survey_highlights_january_2010.aspx In February 2010, the unemployment rate in the tourism sector was 7.5%, the same as the rate reported in February 2009. In the Canadian economy overall, gains in full-time work contributed to a (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate of 8.2% for the month. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/labour_force_survey_highlights_feb_2010.aspx Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:38:28 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/labour_force_survey_highlights_feb_2010.aspx http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/cthrc_seeks_front_desk_agents.aspx Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:38:03 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/cthrc_seeks_front_desk_agents.aspx The Canadian Workplace Essentials (CWE) workbook was recently launched to help newcomers to Canada successfully navigate the unique characteristics of the Canadian workplace. Developed by the Canadian Tourism Human Resources Council (CTHRC) under the emerit Tourism Training brand, the CWE workbook evolved out of extensive research and close collaboration with the Canadian tourism sector. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/canadian workplace essentials workbook now available.aspx Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:37:56 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/canadian workplace essentials workbook now available.aspx The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC) and the Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council (NSTHRC) are pleased to announce that the Cambridge Suites Hotel Sydney has been awarded the employee-rated Employer of Choice designation. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/cambridge_suites_hotel_sydney_eoc.aspx Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:37:48 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/cambridge_suites_hotel_sydney_eoc.aspx (EDMONTON, AB – February 3, 2010) Fantasyland Hotel of Edmonton, Alberta graciously accepted the Hotel Association of Canada’s (HAC) Human Resources Award at the annual gala held on Wednesday evening. Sponsored by the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC), this award recognizes an individual, team, or property whose human resource practices rank them among the ‘new generation of leaders’ in Canada’s lodging industry. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/2010_hac_award_winner.aspx Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:37:35 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt_news_2010/2010_hac_award_winner.aspx Delegates from across Canada and abroad gathered at the Delta Centre-Ville in Montreal last week for the 8th annual Tourism HR Forum. The opening reception featured very entertaining welcoming remarks from Charles Lapointe, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tourisme Montréal and Adele Girard, Directrice Générale, Le Conseil québécois des ressources humaines en tourisme (CQRHT). Delegates were entertained by a stellar jazz trio as they celebrated the beginning of this year’s forum. This year’s event saw the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC) merge its annual event with the highly successful event held each year by CQRHT. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/2009tourismhrforumhighlights.aspx Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:15:17 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/2009tourismhrforumhighlights.aspx On October 23, 2009, CTHRC attended a meeting of the Ontario Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism (CATT) teachers hosted by OTEC at its office in Toronto. The CTHRC was able to get feedback from most Ontario CATT schools and introduce them to several initiatives undertaken by both the CATT program and OTEC. This was also an ideal opportunity to introduce new CATT teachers to those with more Academy experience. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/ontario_catt_meeting.aspx Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:02:09 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/ontario_catt_meeting.aspx Niagara Falls’ Great Wolf Lodge took home the top prize for Human Resource Development at the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s Tourism Leadership Summit. The award, presented by Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC) Vice President, Products and Partnerships Vince Accardi, recognizes a business that has demonstrated a commitment to professionalism in the Canadian tourism workforce through professional recognition, training, and excellence in human resource management. An award-winning property known for fun family experiences, Great Wolf Lodge is passionate about creating a great place to work. Its team focuses not only on recruitment and retention, but also encouraging staff – called pack members – to grow and advance. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/tiac_hr_award_great_wolf_lodge.aspx Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:27:34 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/tiac_hr_award_great_wolf_lodge.aspx From September 1st to 6th, CTHRC and TIAPEI represented emerit at World Skills 2009 in Calgary, Alberta. Over 900 individuals competed simultaneously in 45 skill categories during the four days of intense competition at Stampede Park. Hailed as the pinnacle of global skills, trades, and technologies competition, this biennial event promotes excellence and global competency industry standards. Competitions range from robotics to web design, welding to cooking, and auto-body repair to restaurant services. This year’s event hosted over 120,000 visitors and delegates from around the world, including industry leaders, educators, government officials, and educational experts. Overall, Team Canada competitors won eight medals, including a gold in Restaurant Service for Pierre-Luc Coté from Saint-Apollinaire, Quebec. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/world_skills_2009.aspx Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:29:20 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/world_skills_2009.aspx The overall unemployment rate in the tourism sector was 7.5% in August 2009, below the national average of 8.7%. Since October 2008, overall employment in Canada has declined by 387,000 jobs. However, more than 92% of these jobs were lost between November and March. Over the past five months, employment has fallen by just 31,000 jobs. Notwithstanding this positive trend, the 2009 summer labour market was one of the most challenging for students aged 15 to 24. Their average unemployment rate reached 19.2% over the summer months, the second highest rate since comparable data became available in 1977. Within the tourism industry groups, the food and beverage services labour force saw the highest level of unemployment in August (9.0%), though employment within “drinking places” was up slightly compared to the same month last year. With an unemployment rate of 7.6%, the accommodations industry group also continues to be affected by job losses. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/august_lfs.aspx Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:29:00 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/august_lfs.aspx Registration is now open for the 8th Annual Tourism HR Forum. This growing national event will take place at Montreal’s Delta Centre-Ville hotel from November 23rd to 25th, 2009. The HR Forum has become a “must go” event for anyone involved in managing and developing people for the tourism sector - executives, managers, corporate trainers, educators, and association representatives. Titled On Your Mark! Get Set! Change!, this year’s event addresses significant human resource concerns currently facing the tourism sector. Register online for our special one-time reduced rate of $295.00 plus taxes. Check out additional tickets for a shopping excursion, sightseeing tour, or dinner celebration! Visit cthrc.ca/hrforum. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/hr_forum.aspx Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:12:52 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/hr_forum.aspx From July 26 to 29, 2009, CTHRC attended a meeting of the Global Travel & Tourism Partnership (GTTP) programs in Brussels, Belgium. The Council’s Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism is a member of the GTTP. Country directors from Ireland, the UK, Jamaica, South Africa, Hungary, Russia, Kenya, and Brazil were also present, providing an opportunity to learn about programs around the globe and the strategies they use to increase their participation in GTTP programming. This was also a chance to reflect on current methods of teacher training and student engagement, leading to a renewed focus on engaging students to participate in GTTP programs and on the development of online training content for new tourism teachers. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/gttp_meeting.aspx Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:21:26 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/gttp_meeting.aspx The CTHRC continues to provide the tourism sector with the most up-to-date compensation data, now available in the newly released 2008 Canadian Tourism Sector Compensation Study. Produced with the assistance of the Hay Group, the study provides an analysis of compensation, benefits, and salary/wage data for 33 different occupations, from frontline to senior management, in four tourism industries: Food and Beverage, Accommodations, Recreation and Entertainment, and, for the first time, Travel Services. Data was received from more than 2,000 tourism organizations representing 76,195 incumbents. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/2008_compensation_study.aspx Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:16:19 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/2008_compensation_study.aspx On May 14th and 15th, 2009, CTHRC and MTEC exhibited at the 2009 Canadian Association of Principals Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The organizations interacted with high school principals from across the country and made several other valuable contacts with fellow exhibitors at the event. Attendees were interested in the CATT program, and several elementary, middle, and high school principals were interested in Discover Tourism for career exploration classes. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/canadian_association_of_principals_conference.aspx Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:09:20 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/canadian_association_of_principals_conference.aspx On April 27 and 28, CTHRC and OTEC exhibited at the Ontario Cooperative Education Association spring conference. The conference was very well attended and there was a great deal of traffic in the exhibitor area. Representatives were able to interact with teachers and provide them with information on the CATT program, Discover Tourism, emerit products, and OTEC initiatives. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/ontario_education_association_conference.aspx Wed, 27 May 2009 14:41:36 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/ontario_education_association_conference.aspx On April 24, CTHRC and STEC attended a meeting at Nutana Collegiate High School in Saskatoon. The participants discussed the 2010 CATT Student Conference, including the proposed agenda, the proposed budget (locally sponsored), and a timeline and milestones for conference documents. This meeting demonstrated the strong commitment of the school and the local industry to hosting the CATT student conference, and allowed the CTHRC to provide input and ensure the agenda is retaining a strong tourism career component throughout the program. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/2010_catt_conference_planning.aspx Fri, 22 May 2009 09:16:18 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/2010_catt_conference_planning.aspx The Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism (CATT) program is looking toward the future as it works with virtual programs from several provinces. Integrating technology with the learning environment is essential as students of the digital age move through the public education system. Programs that offer a virtual experience allow students who may not have a tourism or hospitality program at their local high school to participate in the Academy program. CATT currently works with virtual schools in British Columbia, Alberta, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/virtual_catt.aspx Wed, 20 May 2009 12:57:07 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/virtual_catt.aspx Each year, the Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism (CATT), together with independent contributor Esther Lee and BC sponsor go2, awards up to five scholarships to graduating CATT students who wish to pursue post-secondary tourism studies. These scholarships encourage further education and skills development and provide tourism’s next generation with assistance to achieve success in the sector. Jameson Bosomworth, a graduate of Highland Secondary School in Comox, BC, won a scholarship in 2007, and Brianna Deveau, a graduate of West Kings District High School in Auburn, Nova Scotia, won in 2008. Jameson is currently finishing his second year in Tourism and Hospitality Management at North Island College in BC. Brianna is in her first year of the Tourism Management Program at Nova Scotia Community College, specializing in Ecotourism. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/scholarship_winners.aspx Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:28:00 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/scholarship_winners.aspx Being able to communicate well in writing is important to any career in today’s global economy. The GTTP hosts an annual travel writing contest on the topic “Secret Trails of My Country“. Writers explore and expose one or more natural, historic, or cultural attractions that are often overlooked; commercial venues, such as amusement parks, are not eligible as a subject. For information on this year's competition, click here. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/gttp writing contest.aspx Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:28:05 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/gttp writing contest.aspx Cambridge Suites Hotel of Sydney, Nova Scotia graciously accepted the Hotel Association of Canada’s (HAC) Human Resources Award at Wednesday evening’s annual gala. Sponsored by the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC), this award recognizes an individual, team, or property whose human resource practices rank them among the ‘new generation of leaders’ in Canada’s lodging industry. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/hac_human_resources_award.aspx Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:54:50 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/hac_human_resources_award.aspx New Attraction and Retention Resources for Employers Available on Discover Tourism Website The Discover Tourism website now includes a compilation of resources that employers can use to recruit and retain foreign workers. Employers interested in learning more about current programs and best practices can visit the website for: • a description of government programs and the process for hiring newcomers to Canada and foreign workers; and • a list of relevant resources, including resources provided by provincial/territorial Human Resource Organizations. This wealth of information will clarify the recruitment and integration process, and ensure employers have access to accurate, up-to-date information. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/attraction_retention_resources.aspx Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:45:18 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/attraction_retention_resources.aspx On November 20 and 21, 2008, CTHRC and OTEC exhibited at the 2008 Ontario Principal Council's annual conference in Toronto. They interacted with approximately 50 high school principals from across the province and made several other valuable contacts with exhibitors at the event. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/ontario principal council annual conference.aspx Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:45:17 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/ontario principal council annual conference.aspx From November 16 to 18, 2008, the CTHRC hosted the Annual Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba. CATT teachers from across Canada received tourism education and engaged in networking sessions. Teachers also interacted with industry and participated in the first day of the CTHRC HR Forum. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/catt annual conference summary.aspx Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:25:52 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/catt annual conference summary.aspx (Ottawa, ON) - The Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism (CATT) and the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) are pleased to announce the sixth Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism /Canadian Tourism Commission Best Practice Educator’s Award presented to Diane Kirkby, CATT Co-ordinator at Gananoque Secondary School, Gananoque, Ontario. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/ontario_educator_wins_national_catt_ctc_award.aspx Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:23:11 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/ontario_educator_wins_national_catt_ctc_award.aspx Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism (CATT) students are on the move! Lauren Becwith and Meriel Bond of Manitoba will be travelling with their teacher to Nice, France to participate in the annual Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) Student/Teacher Conference. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/catt students travel to nice.aspx Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:02:09 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/catt students travel to nice.aspx When one of Germain Landry’s four children entered the Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism (CATT) at St. Mary's Secondary School in Cobourg, Ontario, he could not have foreseen how it would come to involve his family so fully. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/all in the family.aspx Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:25:13 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/all in the family.aspx TIP is a Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) ID card program for employees and students who are actively engaged in the Canadian tourism industry. Discounts are available for members of the program, and CATT students and teachers are eligible. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/tip cards.aspx Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:08:14 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/tip cards.aspx On secondment from the Ottawa Carleton District School Board since 1995, Mrs. Stevens has worked tirelessly to integrate tourism studies into the high school curriculum. Prior to this, Mrs. Stevens spent over 25 years in the field of education. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/founding_executive_director_announces_plan_to_retire.aspx Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:29:03 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/founding_executive_director_announces_plan_to_retire.aspx The following curriculum and resource pieces are available now from the emerit online storefront. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/new_resources.aspx Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:23:22 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/new_resources.aspx In the coming months, an eNewsletter will be launched for CATT alumni.  It will include information on current events in the travel & tourism industry, profiles of other alumni, and help for CATT students to plan their career paths in the industry.  In order for your students to subscribe, you must indicate that they wish to become part of the Alumni Network on the certificate request forms. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/catt_alumni_network.aspx Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:19:30 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/catt_alumni_network.aspx Many new programs have joined the Academy during the 2007-2008 school year, and we look forward to continuing to build a successful pan-Canadian program. The three latest schools to join are: Gimli High School in Gimli, Manitoba; Langley Fundemental Middle and High School in Langley, BC; and Riverton Collegiate Institute in Riverton, Manitoba. http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/welcome_new_catt_schools.aspx Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:16:40 GMT http://cattcanada.ca/en/news/catt news 2009/welcome_new_catt_schools.aspx