Industry Support - Food and Hospitality
Calgary is home to exceptional culinary and tourism opportunities. Canada's restaurant industry is part of every community: there are more than 97,000 restaurants, bars and caterers across the country. In 2022, commercial foodservice sales in Canada are forecast to grow to $74.6 billion and recover to 2019 levels.
In Fall 2021, SAIT will launch six new specializations in hospitality and to grow the industry, and foster exceptional talent in Calgary’s post-pandemic recovery.
What Calgary offers
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Calgary has over 3,500 restaurants, pubs, lounges and bars
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There are approximately 2, 300 grocery stores, butchers, bakeries and food service premises
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Over 100 hotels and motels are situated in Calgary
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Our brewery and distilleries are growing, and there are 45 alcohol manufacturers in Calgary
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Related Education Programs
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
- Canadian Culinary Institute
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