Ansh Jain

First hospitality job:

My first job in hospitality was at Toronto Heli Tours, where I handled front desk,
reservations, and sales.

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Age you started working in hospitality:

I was 19 and new to Canada, learning the value of service and connection in a fast-
paced tourism environment.

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Your inspiration to begin working in hospitality:

What’s kept me going? My dad. He gave me my first taste of tourism when we
traveled to Australia when I was just 3 — and we never stopped exploring after that.
He showed me that curiosity can become a career.

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My hospitality mentor:

I didn’t have a mentor at the start of my journey, but in 2025, I had the chance to
connect with Julia Holiday from Destination Ontario. Her encouragement and practical
insights played a big role in giving me the confidence to build Tourism Circle — a
dedicated networking platform to bring together.

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What are your favourite aspects of your job?

What I love most about my work is when tourism circle will be fully operational it will
have the potential for creating meaningful connections. Watching someone find their
next job, mentor, or collaborator through something I built will be incredibly rewarding.

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What has inspired you to continue your career path in hospitality?

What’s kept me going? My dad. He gave me my first taste of tourism when we
traveled to Australia when I was just 3 — and we never stopped exploring after that.
He showed me that curiosity can become a career.

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Advice for students interested in a career in hospitality:

To students: Start where you are. That first job can lead to something much bigger —
if you’re open to the journey and join tourism circle.