Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Tourism Cares, the tourism industry’s leading non-profit organization whose mission involves “preserving the travel industry for future generations” has announced the recipients of $2,000 scholarships to Canadian students studying travel, tourism, and hospitality in Canada.
Jasveen Rattan, a PhD candidate in Recreation and Leisure Studies, was named as one of the recipients of the scholarships. The scholarships are funded by Tourism Cares, the National Tour Association, the American Society of Travel Agents, and the International Air Transport Association.
Since 2005, 26 Canadians have been awarded scholarships through Tourism Cares. The academic scholarship recipients are also invited to attend the Tourism Cares Mentoring Program at the annual NTA/UMA Travel Exchange in February of 2014 in Los Angeles, California. The program gives students the opportunity to shadow professional mentors, build their professional network, and attend industry workshops.