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Accommodation Service Managers  (NOC 0632)
Stratford--Bruce Peninsula Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Accommodation service managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of an accommodation establishment or of a department within such an establishment. They are employed by hotels, motels, resorts, student residences and other accommodation establishments, or they may be self-employed.

assistant manager, hotel, bed and breakfast operator, front desk manager, guest-house operator, hotel director, hotel manager, motel manager, reservations manager, seasonal resort manager, ski resort manager, tourist home operator.

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Accommodation service managers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures for the operation of the department or establishment
  • Prepare budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
  • Participate in the development of pricing and promotional strategies
  • Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of materials and supplies
  • Negotiate with clients for the use of facilities for conventions, banquets, receptions and other functions
  • Recruit and supervise staff, oversee training and set work schedules
  • Resolve customer complaints.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Owen Sound, Stratford, Bluewater, Clinton, Durham, Exeter, Goderich, Hanover, Huron East, Meaford, Seaforth, South Huron, St. Marys, Wingham

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Outlook & Prospects for Accommodation Service Managers in Stratford--Bruce Peninsula Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Accommodation Service Managers in Stratford--Bruce Peninsula Region as well as in the rest of the Ontario.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Stratford--Bruce Peninsula Region Fair 2010-07-26

In the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula region, employment opportunities are expected to be average in the next few years.

Job prospects for Accommodation Service Managers mainly depend on activities in the tourism industry. In the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula region, this industry is driven by

non-business travellers, who visit the region for its natural landscape and outdoor sporting, recreational and cultural events.

Tourism activities experienced a decline in the past year due to the economic downturn.

However, more visitors are expected in the next few years as the economy recovers. This should increase spending on pleasure trips and generate a modest demand for this occupation.

A recent initiative by the provincial government to create 13 tourism regions, will also have a positive effect on job prospects. The marketing and management of tourism will influence the number of visitors to this area.

Job opportunities should arise as a spin off of federal stimulus spending. Financial support for various cultural events and revitalization projects for tourist attractions should enhance visitor experience and draw more travellers to the region.

New workers will also be needed to replace the older retired workers. According to the last census, six out of ten persons in this occupation were over the age of 50 years.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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