Media Advisory - The Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
celebrates diversity for World Tourism Day

TORONTO , Sept. 21 /CNW/ -

    
    WHAT:        Cultural diversity and the benefits of promoting and
                 fostering a diverse workforce are the themes for this year's
                 annual World Tourism Day event hosted by the Ted Rogers
                 School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Ryerson
                 University. The conference will feature speakers with
                 industry experience and a deep understanding of the
                 importance of How to Leverage Cultural Diversity to Enhance
                 Profitability.

    WHO:         Laraine Kaminsky, Global Diversity and Inclusion
                 Practitioner, GlobalLK
                 Jane Allen, Partner and Chief Diversity Officer, Deloitte
                 Wendy Cukier, Associate Dean and Founder of the Ryerson
                 Diversity Institute, Ted Rogers School of Management
                 Charles Grieco, Chair and President, Ontario Hostelry
                 Institute
                 David Whitaker, CEO, Tourism Toronto

    WHEN:        Thursday, September 24, 2009
                 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

    WHERE:       Ted Rogers School of Management
                 Ryerson University
                 575 Bay Street (Entrance at 55 Dundas Street West)
                 7th Floor TRS 1-148 Cara Commons
                 Toronto, ON

    INTERVIEWS:  One-on-one interviews are available with the speakers before
                 or after their presentations. To schedule an interview,
                 please contact Sarah Hayward before the event.
    

For further information: Sarah Hayward, Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, Office: [phone] ext. 7709, [email protected]