Tourism Management Faculty

Doug Ellis, B.Ed, Masters of Arts Degree

Office:CT 217
Email: ellis@tru.ca

Teaching Areas:  Doug’s specialty areas are in Food and Beverage and Rooms Division Management.  Doug also teaches in Human Resource Management and in Hospitality Supervision and Service.

Work Related Experience:  Doug has extensive experience in the hospitality and tourism industry working at various hotels and resorts in British Columbia and Alberta.  Doug has held management positions in Food and Beverage and Rooms Division Management.

Education: 

• Diploma in Hotel Administration (SAIT, Calgary)
• Diploma in Adult Education (VCC, Vancouver)
• Instructor’s Diploma (VCC, Vancouver)
• Bachelor of Education Degree (U of A, Edmonton)
• Masters of Arts Degree (Athabasca University, Alberta)

Research Interests:

• Service Management
• Sex Tourism
• Interpersonal Communications
• Food and Beverage Management
• Gay Travel Motivators

Publications or Personal Hobbies:  Doug enjoys outdoor pursuits such as hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding and of course, travelling.