TORONTO — The Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC) and the Greater Toronto Hotel Association (GTHA) have partnered to enhance workforce development opportunities within the tourism and hospitality sector in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This collaboration will provide GTHA members with access to high-quality training and skills development initiatives to support the industry’s evolving needs.
Through this partnership, a 25-per-cent discount has been offered on all OTEC self-paced, online training programs for GTHA members. Additionally, the organizations will collaborate on innovate training activations. GTHA members will benefit from specialized training in key areas such as service excellence, de-escalation, communication, emotional intelligence, leadership and more.
“OTEC is thrilled to partner with GTHA in supporting the development of Toronto’s tourism and hospitality workforce,” says Sue Christensen, senior director & co-lead at OTEC. “This collaboration will provide industry professionals with the tools they need to excel, ensuring the sector remains resilient and competitive. We look forward to working together to empower GTHA members with the skills that will drive success.”
“We’re excited to join forces with OTEC to bring top-tier training opportunities to our members,” says Kelly Harris, director of Marketing & Stakeholder Relations, GTHA. “OTEC is widely recognized for its excellence in training and workforce development in our sector, and this collaboration reinforces our commitment to equipping hospitality professionals with the resources they need to thrive in today’s dynamic industry.”
