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Skills that open doors
Night audit
The overnight accounting close. It teaches you the money side of a hotel.
Reservations and revenue
Moving from checking guests in to deciding what rooms cost.
Concierge work
Restaurant bookings, tickets, transport. At luxury hotels, tips are part of the job.
A second language
Many hotels ask for it, especially in Quebec and Ottawa.
Emerit certification
National tourism skills certification from Canada's tourism workforce organization, recognized across the country.