Agribusiness
Chamber of Commerce
Business & Strategic Planning
Community Development
Financial Management & Microfinance
Gender Equality
Governance & Institutional Strengthening
Health Care & Social Assistance
Higher Education
Hospitality & Tourism
HR Process & Skills
Municipal Strengthening
Natural Resource Management
Production & Manufacturing
Project Management
SME Development
ITTechnical and Specialized Expertise We Offer
Functional Expertise We Offer
Tourism and hospitality is one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the world, providing employment opportunities, generating income and helping transform communities. With the continued rise of travel and tourism activities, businesses and communities in developing economies need the right expertise to help put them on the map.
From accomplished hoteliers and restaurateurs to senior tourism directors, CESO experts are highly-skilled and experienced to help businesses navigate the competitive landscape of the sector.
CESO experts assist businesses and communities to improve business oper-ations, increase staff capacity, and implement international standards. From developing a world-class restaurant menu, to setting industry standards to enhancing marketing techniques, CESO experts can help!
• Kitchen Management Advisor• Catering Advisor• Chef/Culinary Advisor• Pastry Chef Advisor• Food & Beverage Advisor• Food Safety & Sanitation Advisor• Tourism Development Advisor
• Tourism Trainer• Health & Safety Advisor• Sustainable Tourism Advisor• Hotel Management Advisor• Accommodations Advisor• Parks Management Advisor• and more...
Tourism & Hospitality
CESO experts are Canadian volunteers with extensive
professional and technical experience from the private
and public sectors. Our experts provide
advisory and mentorship services to businesses and
communities to promote economic development and
inclusive societies.
For over 50 years, CESO has worked in more than 125
countries to build stronger economies and better lives.
• Business Development• Finance• General Management• Human Resources• Information Technology
• Marketing• Operations• Technical• Legal
CLIENT EXAMPLES
Agribusiness
Chamber of Commerce
Business & Strategic Planning
Community Development
Financial Management & Microfinance
Gender Equality
Governance & Institutional Strengthening
Health Care & Social Assistance
Higher Education
Hospitality & Tourism
HR Process & Skills
Municipal Strengthening
Natural Resource Management
Production & Manufacturing
Project Management
SME Development
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WORK WITH US CESO gratefully acknowledges financial contribution from Global Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada.
Grow your business with our help. Learn more about our program and expertise at www.ceso-saco.com/our-work
Enhancing a hotel’s digital presence Digital Marketing Advisor in Kaolack, Senegal
A CESO expert supported a rural lodge to improve its digital marketing strategy. The expert advised the hotel on creating a consistent digital profile on its web and social media platforms. With CESO’s support, the hotel has improved its website content and design, increased its searchability, and created a better system to track its profitability.
• Since 1968, CESO has worked with over 50,000 entrepreneurs and communities in over 125 countries to accelerate economic growth.
• We offer unmatched experience and expertise. We have over 1,500 Canadian business experts with an average of 15 years of experience in their profession.
• We’re trusted and supported by the government of Canada, allowing us to build a global network.
WHY WORK WITH CESO?
Implementing standards for improved quality Strategic Planning Advisor in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
CESO experts are helping a national association of hoteliers and restaurateurs improve and implement standardized classifications and quality systems to elevate local hospitality and tourism business practices. CESO experts have helped the association to create a strategic plan, implement operational standards, and train staff to sustain development.
Developing a comprehensive community-led tourism plan Sustainable Tourism Advisor in Cagayan, Philippines
A CESO expert with extensive knowledge in promoting sustainable tourism practices supported a local university to develop proposals and a business plan. The tools will help generate international, national and local funding for the client’s agri-ecotourism initiative planned for the community. Since the assignment, the client secured significant funding for the project and has formed a committee to implement strategic activities.
Inspired employees elevating culinary experiencesCulinary Advisor in Georgetown, Guyana
Our CESO expert volunteer fundamentally transformed our knowledge, efficiency and
kitchen economy for the best, while inspiring our senior and junior chefs to be passionate
and creative in their culinary practices.
Kevin Daby, Deputy CEO, Grand Coastal Hotel
CESO client