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ORHMA Welcomes Tony Elenis as President & CEO

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 24, 2008) - The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) is pleased and excited to announce the appointment of Tony Elenis as the association's new President & CEO, effective April 7, 2008.

"Tony brings an impressive combination of skills and experience which allow him to understand the issues and recognize the economic realities faced by the industry," said Stanley Goodman, Chair of the ORHMA Board of Directors.

Mr. Elenis has managed award winning hotels and he comes to the ORHMA after serving 27 years as General Manager of the Holiday Inn Select Toronto Airport. With more than 33 years of industry experience, his career in foodservice and accommodation has taken him to many diverse areas of the Province such as Sarnia, Windsor, Oakville, Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie. A leader in Ontario's hospitality industry Mr. Elenis has a proven track record of positive contributions to hospitality management, and he is dedicated to supporting the hospitality and tourism industry of Ontario.

Tony previously served as Chairman of ORHMA and sits on the Board of Directors for the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), the Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) as its ORHMA representative, and is part of the Executive Board pioneering the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance (OCTA). His proven leadership and strategic abilities will be indispensable in meeting the diverse needs of the ORHMA members and in enhancing the industry's competitive position. He recognizes that the Association needs to be continually progressive, and proactive in its approach to government.

"I am excited about this opportunity and look forward with great enthusiasm to this new challenge" Elenis said. "I will continue to work diligently with and on behalf of our members as well as our Provincial and Regional Boards to grow the Association and ensure that the industry's voice is heard across the province".

As the largest provincial hospitality industry Association in Canada, with over 4,000 members representing more than 11,000 establishments across the province, the ORHMA is a member-driven and service focused non-profit organization representing the interests of the province's $20 billion foodservice and hospitality industry, which employs over 415,000 people.

For more information, please contact
Sonia Richards, Executive Assistant
Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association
Primary Phone: 905-361-0268 ext. 322 Toll-Free: 800-668-8906
E-mail: srichards@orhma.com

Press Release PDF document


Scholarship Program -
The Toronto Region of the ORHMA helps local culinary students take a bite out of the cost of tuition.


The Toronto Regional Board of the Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association (ORHMA) has launched a new industry Scholarship program that will help fund graduating high school students who choose to enter the fields of Culinary Management or Food and Beverage Management in Ontario community colleges.

For more details about the program, please click on the links below or contact Robbie Stewart by email at Stewart_Robbie@durham.edu.on.ca
or (905) 728-7594.

Scholarship Program Press Release
PDF document

ORHMA Toronto Region Scholarship Program Application PDF document






MISSISSAUGA, February 22, 2008
The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) is pleased to announce that it has partnered with eCornell on a new venture that will provide Ivy League online learning and professional development to ORHMA members throughout Ontario.

Developed by Cornell University's world-renowned School of Hotel Administration, Johnson Graduate School of Management, and School of Industrial Relations, ORHMA's members will have the ability to take courses and earn Certificates from Cornell University in the fields of Hospitality Management, Foodservice Management, Financial Management, Change Leadership, Executive Leadership, Supervisory Skills and Human Resources Management.

ORHMA's President & CEO, Mr. Rob Evans stressed, "Given our ongoing commitment to enhance the industry’s competitive position through cost effective high quality training and education, ORHMA is very pleased to bring eCornell online as our premier learning partner. As the largest provincial hospitality Association in Canada, we are proud to partner with a leading group like eCornell and look forward to our members realizing the benefits of this partnership for continuous improvement to operating standards and bottom line growth."

eCornell courses provide Cornell University’s Ivy League content through the structured flexibility and convenience of eCornell’s virtual classrooms. The eCornell learning model & portfolio deliver a highly interactive e-learning solution with live Cornell instructors and dynamic collaboration for the ultimate learning experience.

Mr. Bob Delaney, President of Canadian HR Press (Canada’s eCornell Affiliate) added, "eCornell's proven content, global learning perspectives, turn-key implementation and ability to complement internal brand standard programs were all critical factors in ORHMA’s decision to enter into partnership with us."

ORHMA's Manager of Training & Professional Development, Fatima Finnegan commented, "We are delighted to offer our members the wide selection of professional education programs from such a recognized institution as Cornell University. The flexible schedules, affordable costs, and accessible "e-classrooms" make eCornell the perfect learning solution for our members."


About Canadian HR Press:

Canadian HR Press is Canada's eCornell affiliate and premier provider of educational products that help individuals and organizations increase their earnings through learning. Canadian HR Press has assisted thousands of business professionals to meet their career goals through our study products and training and professional development programs. To find out more about how eCornell can help meet your training needs visit us at www.EarningThroughLearning.com or contact us by phone at 866-607-0876 ext. 3, or contact Ian at ian@ecornell.ca.

About Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA):
The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) is Canada’s largest provincial, not-for-profit, industry association representing the interests of its 4,100 members and 11,000 establishments that are part of Ontario’s foodservice and accommodation sectors. Hospitality industry sales in Ontario exceed $18 billion and directly employ 411,000 Ontarians. The ORHMA is dedicated to fostering a positive business environment for Ontario’s hospitality industry while providing value-added services to its members.


REMINDER :

Effective January 31, 2008, oral declarations of citizenship alone will no longer be accepted by U.S. Customs.

Requirements for U.S. and Canadian citizens seeking entry into the United States through a land or sea border are as follow:

* U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 and older will need to present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's licence, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate

* Children ages 18 and under will only be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate

* Passports and trusted traveler program cards - NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST - will continue to be accepted for cross-border travel

All existing nonimmigrant visa and passport requirements will remain in effect and will not be altered by this change.

For further information, please visit:

http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1196711811270.shtm


ORHMA WINS!!!
Elimination of the
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