Mar 13, 2025
Fatima Finnegan,VP Workforce Initiatives & Industry Relations at Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association to Speak in Canandaigua at the 2025 New York State Tourism Conference on Friday, April 25
- Discover how to address the hospitality industry's talent shortage by leveraging mentorship programs and best practices from leading hospitality associations.
- Gain practical strategies to build a local talent pipeline and foster long-term growth in the sector through collaboration and innovative approaches.
Key takeaways:
- Learn about actionable strategies for creating effective mentorship programs and building strong industry partnerships to attract and retain talent.
- Hear best practices from leading hospitality associations that you can implement in your own organization for long-term workforce development.
About Fatima
Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association
The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) is the largest provincial hospitality association in Canada, representing 5,000 members and 11,000 foodservice and accommodation establishments across Ontario. In collaboration with the Ontario Hostelry Institute (OHI), ORHMA plays a key role in workforce development by connecting students, hospitality schools, and educators with industry leaders. OHI – We Are Hospitality, fosters career outreach initiatives, builds leadership best practices, and strengthens the talent pipeline through mentorship and industry partnerships. Together, ORHMA and OHI support the hospitality sector by promoting professional development, skills training, and work-integrated learning opportunities, ensuring the industry’s ongoing growth and success.