Programs IFC Hospitality

Hospitality

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Future of Hospitality

Challenge Open: Sept 27 – Mar 1

Step 1 – Pick your challenge question:

    1. Regenerative Tourism
      Regenerative tourism aims to bring transformational experiences to guests so they can go home inspired and bring a positive outlook on one’s travel, whilst making sure that the local cultural heritage and traditions are conserved from one generation to the next. How can hospitality platforms like AirBnB, Turo, Vrbo help to improve regenerative tourism in Canada and the world?
    2. Technology & Customer Service

Step 2 – Sign up to the challenge using the form!

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

Step 3 – 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 on PreprLabs.

Step 4 – You’ll receive an email after the submission date, to announce the winners. Check out the prizes below, they could be yours!

Webinar

Missed the webinar or looking for a refresher? Check out our expert panelists who explain how platforms like AirBnB, Turo, Expedia have reshaped the hospitality ecosystem. Watch the webinar for insights on how traditional businesses are adapting so that you gain a better understanding on how to solve this year’s challenge statement. Don’t forget to sign up for the challenge above!

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Prizes

For 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 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, it should be noted that 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 and dedicated economic development professional and consultant. She specializes in grant writing, experiential tourism development, community economic development, tourism 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 Masters 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 ab his experience on how apps are affecting the industry.

Joe Baker

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 has a Master of Education in Higher Education Leadership, a Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality and Tourism Management and extensive executive education and certification. Joe serves proudly on the board of directors for Tourism HR Canada (THRC) and Co-operative and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL).

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