Nazmi Kamal

Nazmi Kamal (BBA, MBA, M.Sc., PIDP) is an Instructor in the School of Tourism Management at Capilano University, part of the Faculty of Global and Community Studies. He joined CapU in 2017 and teaches courses including Tourism Sales, Convention Management, and Gastronomy Tourism. Before academia, Kamal spent over a decade in hospitality operations and event management, holding roles such as Restaurant Manager at Abu Dhabi’s Kempinski Emirates Palace. He holds degrees from Les Roches International School of Hotel Management (Switzerland) and a Master of Science in Tourism and Travel Management from the University of Nottingham, UK.

His teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on storytelling, experiential learning, and industry collaboration. He integrates global culinary and service cultures into his classes, including insights from Indigenous culinary practices in Canada. Professional memberships include Skal International and HSMAI. Outside academia, he pursues windsurfing, farm stall visits, and culinary experimentation in his home kitchen.

Educational Background:

• BBA in Hospitality Management, Les Roches (2003)
• MBA in Hospitality Marketing, Les Roches (2004)
• M.Sc. Tourism and Travel Management, University of Nottingham (2009)
• PIDP Diploma in Education, Vancouver Community College (2013)

Research/Teaching Focus: Gastronomy tourism, cross-cultural food practices, and experiential learning methodologies. Advocates for connecting students with industry partners and land-based educational approaches.