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Dennis Innes


Dennis Innes has been in adult education for most of his career, first as a teacher and Director of Studies at Language Studies Canada (LSC) and then as a faculty member and Dean for the past five years at Vancouver Community College (VCC).

Dennis is currently the Dean of Hospitality, Culinary and Baking at VCC and has developed a solid understanding of the departments.  Additionally, Dennis is a member of the BC Association of Trades and Technology Administrators (BCATTA) as well as the Deans of Business and sits on the Provincial Articulation Committees of Business and Culinary Arts programming. In his role as Dean and as a member of the VCC Program Advisory Committees for our hospitality, culinary arts and baking programs, he has gained substantial insight into the training providers, students and hospitality industry. In past years, Dennis was the president of the Board at Mt Seymour Park Housing Co-operative and is currently the president of the Board of Directors of BC Skills and sits on the Board of Helios Learning Point Society, which serves to support people with differing abilities.


🌟 Big Thanks to MLA @jenniferwhitesidenewwest for extending this message and acknowledging the importance of #TourismWeekCanada2024 in recognition of the businesses and workers who provide outstanding services and experiences to visitors.

📹: @tourismnewwest | #BCTourismCounts
🌟 Get Inspired by MLA Shirley Bond of the Prince George-Valemount region, who shares her thoughts on the importance of #TourismWeekCanada2024. Let's reflect on the significance of tourism in our communities and celebrate the countless experiences it brings to visitors and locals alike! 

📹: @tourismpg | #BCTourismCounts
🎉 Shoutout to the City of Parksville and Mayor O'Brien for joining us in celebrating #TourismWeekCanada2024! Your support means the world to us as we showcase the beauty of British Columbia. #BCTourismCounts 

📹 @parksvillecity
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

Fraser-Nicola's own MLA, Jackie Tegart, is thrilled to rally behind #TourismWeekCanada2024! She recognizes the immense positive impact tourism has on BC and firmly believes that #BCTourismCounts.  Let's continue to promote and celebrate the beauty of British Columbia together. 

📹: @tourismhcc
Happy Tourism Week! 🌍

Curious about the vital role tourism plays in our communities? Look no further! Hope Cascades region MP Mark Stahl shares his insights on why tourism matters now more than ever.
TIABC Director Dennis Innes (VCC Dean of Hospitality, Culinary & Baking) and CEO Walt Judas joined term 8 hospitality students, industry leaders, recent graduates, and faculty for a Philosopher's Cafe to discuss the state of the tourism and hospitality workforce this week at VCC's downtown Vancouver campus.