Danielle Murray
- Why did you study travel & tourism?
- I wanted to learn about different parts of the world and tourism is an excellent way for regions to put their best foot forward showcasing what they have to offer.
- Your greatest professional strength is…
- Finding meaning in my work and relating to customers.
- What do you think is the most exciting travel trend right now?
- The increase in multi-generational vacationers, be it a city adventure to stimulate their minds or getting in touch with nature through a cycling tour.
- What is your greatest achievement so far?
- Graduating from my program on the Dean’s List and competing in the Baxter Student Ambassador Program.
- What’s your dream job?
- Working at Destination Canada to promote our nation at both the national and international level.
- Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
- I hope to be completing a Master’s Degree at Royal Roads University for Global Tourism Management.
- Name your favourite travel experience?
- It’s a tie. Scotland in 2011 taught me that travel can have great meaning and was my first truly immersive experience; Ireland and England in 2013 gave me the confidence to navigate a foreign country independently; and Peru in 2016 was a volunteerism trip that gave me a new perspective on different issues such as pollution and heritage preservation.
- Where’s your next trip?
- Tanzania to hike Mount Kilimanjaro and volunteer.
- Why should an employer hire you?
- I am a diligent and dedicated worker who has new ideas to bring to the table. I enjoy the work required for this industry and plan to make a career in this field.
Tourism Travel & Ecoadventure
Confederation College