Teaching Centre Manager, Holmesglen

Tom Stafford has an extensive history in the hospitality industry and is currently Teaching Centre Manager, Holmesglen for Tourism and Events. Tom was previously employed as General Manager Cordon Bleu Consulting and prior to that as the Tourism Services Manager for VECCI. He recently completed a three year stint with The Ascott Group, including two years in Singapore as Senior Manager HR, overseeing global organisation development for the company.

He originally commenced his career in his parents guesthouse, 'The Hermitage' in Narbethong, whilst studying teaching.  After a short time in the classroom Tom decided to enter the hospitality industry working for the Grand Hyatt.  He then worked for a range of training providers in the private and state sector before spending time at Tourism Training Victoria where he was active in the development of national competency standards and accreditation within Victoria.  Tom ran the Hotel Motel and Accommodation Association for a number of years prior to moving to Quest as HR and Training Manager.

He has been active in the industry, currently sitting on a number of Boards and believes strongly in the strength of the industry through participation.

Tom is a previous winner, judge and mentor of the Victorian Tourism Awards.