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After completing a college diploma in Hotel and Resort Management James went on to complete a undergraduate degree at the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Applied Management in Hospitality & Tourism in 2004. In 2008 James received his Master of Arts from the University of Waterloo in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Tourism Planning and Policy.
Mr. Murphy is currently the General Manager of SAVOUR Muskoka, a culinary tourism initiative aimed at bridging the gap between supplier and restaurant chef while at the same time creating a culinary identity for the region of Muskoka and Parry Sound. He is currently involved in tourism initiatives on a district level and provincial level as a board member with Muskoka Tourism and the Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Murphy has worked on projects with the Canadian Tourism Commission, Canadian Relais & Chateaux Association and Statistics Canada. He speaks regularly on topics of supply chain management in culinary tourism and has research published in the International Journal of Hospitality Management.
James Murphy will be a speaker at the GPO’s Annual General Meeting on Friday, April 15 at 7:45pm.