The real developments have shown that most probably, the American elite have neither any idea about real reasons of the crisis, nor any adequate antirecessionary scenario, correspondingly. Why not, is a separate matter: either the skills of experts are just too weak, or a serious rift did happen within the elite preventing from finding consensus in developing some positive approach to the issue; or maybe there’s some other reason.
Canada managed to turn the tourism and hospitality industry into art, and the numerous educational institutions of the country specialize in training of specialists for this rapidly developing sector of the global economy. And we know why. Tourism has always played an important role in Canada’s economy, as numerous tourists have always been eager to visit this beautiful country which has become homeland for many nationalities. Presently, millions of tourists coming to Canada each year stay at hotels, restaurants, resorts and clubs all over the country, thus bringing millions of dollars into the state’s economy which in its turn enables creating new jobs and promotes private business development. Canada’s tourism and hospitality sector comprises a number of subsectors like hotel industry, catering trade, recreation and extreme travel, a well-developed transport infrastructure, as well as public entertainment.
Canadian colleges and universities quickly respond to the ever-growing demand for highly qualified staff in the tourism and hospitality industry and offer various educational programs, from a basic training to acquiring a master’s degree. Since tourism is an important part of Canada’s economy, education in this sphere is in conformity with the highest, internationally recognized standards. Training of travel and tourism specialists encompasses the European and global traditions of quality and service, as well as the businesslike manner of North America and the most up-to-date educational technologies.
A wide choice of educational programs in Canada’s tourism and hospitality industry reflects numerous career opportunities for graduates. Depending on their wish and possibilities, students may take short training courses varying from 10 to 40 weeks in terms of study, or classic educational programs lasting from one to three years and assuming receiving of VET, as well as four-year higher education courses, master or post-graduate programs. All in all, educational opportunities are boundless here.
As previously mentioned, a vast number of programs guarantee both local and foreign students future career development in the tourism and hospitality industry, and not only in Canada but also in any other country of the world. One can receive education in the tourism and hospitality sphere at a state or private educational institution. Canadian colleges offer programs focused mainly on practical work on the frontline of the tourism industry. In particular, cooking and cuisine courses function mainly on the basis of catering facilities which allows graduating highly qualified specialists trained to work immediately after graduation. Some colleges train professionals for specific sectors of economy, e.g., specialists in festive events preparation, and cooks specializing in Chinese, Italian, or native cuisine. Moreover, there are programs for confectioners or sommeliers.