Prepr®: Future-Proof Your Skills | Future of Hospitality

Future of Hospitality

View this Challenge on PreprLabs

Challenge Open: September 27, 2023 – March 1, 2024

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Pick your challenge today:
1. Regenerative Tourism — How can hospitality platforms like AirBnB, Turo and Vrbo help to improve regenerative tourism in Canada and the world, bringing transformational experiences to guests while conserving local cultural heritage and traditions?
2. Technology & Customer Service — How can we better integrate technology platforms with human resources to create a better experience for the customer, particularly where the only option provided is an automated bot?
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Sign up for the Challenge on PreprLabs

Watch the webinar to gain a refresher on what experts have to say on the Future of Hospitality that can help guide your submission.
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Complete and submit your project

Once you have received an invite for PreprLabs, complete your project and submit it, ensuring you have completed all the required fields on the project pitch.
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Await the winners announcement

You’ll receive an email after the submission date to announce the winners. Check out the prizes below, they could be yours!

Prizes

For 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, the total prizes are:

1st Place

$500 Visa gift card
$300 in Linux course credits
$1000 Prepr Lab Kit
Internship opportunities at Prepr and our network of partners

2nd Place

$250 Visa gift card
$300 in Linux course credits
$1000 Prepr Lab Kit

3rd Place

$125 Visa gift card
$300 in Linux course credits
$1000 Prepr Lab Kit

Please be advised that while participants are welcome to enter the Challenges, individuals who have previously won are ineligible for further awards. Please be advised that all cash prizes will be awarded in CAD.

Our Expert Panelists

Kyra Cole

CEO, KL Branding & Consulting

Kyra Cole, CEO at KLB Consulting, is a passionate economic development professional specializing in grant writing, experiential tourism development, community economic development and branding. She works with values-driven clients to support community and business growth.

Aleksandra Kelbas

Director of Insurance, Turo

Aleksandra Kelbas, Director of Insurance at Turo, has a background in Property & Casualty Insurance and Bodily Injury Claims. Aleksandra graduated with a Master’s degree in Business and Sustainability at the University of Waterloo.

Aaron Ahluwalia

Manager, Milanu's Tandoori Grill

Aaron Ahluwalia, Manager at Milanu's Tandoori Grill, brings his expertise in restaurant operations and his experience on how apps are affecting the industry.

Joe Baker

CEO, Joe Baker & Co.

Joe Baker, CEO at Joe Baker & Co., is a multi-passionate entrepreneur within Canada’s tourism, hospitality and education sectors and a vocal advocate for an inclusive, future-forward industry. He serves on the board of directors for Tourism HR Canada (THRC) and Co-operative and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL).