Dr. Mark Holmes

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Holmes is an Associate Professor at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, specializing in Hospitality and Food Tourism Management. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality and Tourism Management and a Master of Spatial Analysis from Ryerson University, as well as a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from York University. His teaching portfolio includes courses in Revenue Management, Service Operations Analysis, and Operations Management at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He has a decade of experience in the quick-service food industry and has contributed to several research projects, including those for the Wine Council of Ontario and Prince Edward County Economic Development. His research focuses on sustainability in food and tourism, management practices, and organizational diversity. Holmes has published extensively in academic journals on topics such as sustainable tourism, employee empowerment, and the motivations for sustainable behavior. His expertise and research contributions significantly impact the fields of hospitality and food tourism, showcasing an interdisciplinary approach to sustainability and management practices in these areas.

Research Interests

Courses

BUS 6510 Hospitality Tourism Revenue Management BUS 6790 Operations Management HTM 3120 Service Operations Analysis HTM 4110 Advanced Restaurant Operations HTM 4250 Hospitality Revenue Management

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).