Why SAIT?

No matter your program, you’ll gain a competitive advantage with our innovative approach to hands-on learning.

Our instructors are leaders and trailblazers in the industry, showcasing their diverse backgrounds and wealth of experience.

Depending on your path, you’ll apply your knowledge in one of our unique live classrooms, from fine dining at the Highwood Kitchen + Bar to trip-planning at Destinations, North America’s only student-run travel centre. 

Our strong industry partnerships ensure we stay relevant in this dynamic, fast-paced industry.

Together, these elements create an education that will prepare you to work in hospitality and lead in it too.

I received a lot of positive feedback from instructors on my approach to hard work and leadership skills. Recognizing that I did have the skillset needed, from cooking to customer service, I really saw how far I'd come over the course of the program.

Nancy Bezaire
SAIT alumna
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Culinary programs

For you, food is more than a necessity; it’s a way of life.

You’re all about discovering new flavours and concepts and looking for the next big trend. Whether cooking nutritious and palate-pleasing fare, understanding the science behind baking, or applying your creativity in a fine-dining setting, you see food as connecting people, cultures, and customs.

You thrive in a fast-paced, exciting environment and seek to challenge yourself wherever you can.

At SAIT, you can apply your talent in many of our live classrooms and venues. Plus, you’ll gain practical knowledge of culinary management, opening doors to careers both in and out of the kitchen in a dynamic industry that has a global reach. 

Culinary programs

Hospitality and tourism programs

You’re the one your friends call when there’s an event to plan, or maybe you take the lead when organizing a weekend getaway.

For you, there’s nothing better than rolling out the welcome mat, adding those small touches, and providing the experience of a lifetime.

You're business-oriented, and your interpersonal skills are as strong as your organizational ones.

As a SAIT student, you’ll gain valuable practical experience in a hands-on learning environment, allowing you to transform your passions into a rewarding professional career in the hospitality industry that can take you anywhere in the world.

Hospitality and tourism programs

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Our Instructors

Our students learn from exceptionally talented faculty members who forged their skills in some of the world's finest hospitality establishments.
Meet our Instructors
A Travel and Tourism student works with a client to plan a trip while in Destinations, SAIT's student-run travel centre

Live Labs and Classrooms

Our unique live classrooms allow for hands-on experience in real world settings from fine-dining to trip and travel planning.
Explore our live classrooms
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About Us

First established in the 1940s, The School of Hospitality and Tourism has a rich history that continues to evolve alongside today's industry.
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Hire an Intern

Get a sneak-peek at up-and-coming talent and influence the quality of future employees all while making a valuable contribution to education.
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Upcoming events and information sessions

Hospitality #HereAtSAIT

The latest news from our students, alumni, staff, industry partners and more.

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Where in the world will SAIT Study Abroad take you?

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Contact us

School of Hospitality and Tourism

E.H. Crandell Building G230, SAIT Main Campus
1301 16 Ave. NW
Calgary, AB T2M 0L4

Phone
403.284.8612
Email
hospitality.info@sait.ca

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.