The College of Tourism and Hospitality is a specialized institution designed to meet the evolving demands of the rapidly growing travel and tourism sector. With the tourism industry projected to create approximately 126 million new jobs over the next decade (WTTC, 2022), the college offers a curriculum that combines both theoretical knowledge and practical training, preparing students for success in this dynamic field. The college's creation builds on years of groundwork, beginning with enhanced curriculum guidelines for Bachelor of Science programs in Tourism Management and Hospitality Management in 2017, and reinforced by PAASCU's recommendation during the 2019 accreditation visit. Despite challenges like the pandemic, the college has maintained strong enrollment, demonstrating sustained demand for its programs and enhancing the institution's academic and financial resilience. The establishment of the College of Tourism and Hospitality is not just an administrative change; it optimizes efficiency and unlocks growth potential, positioning the college for recognition as a regional leader and setting the stage for future recognition as Centers of Development (COD) and Centers of Excellence (COE).
With a curriculum tailored to address the unique needs of the industry, the college equips graduates with specialized expertise sought by employers. The college’s commitment to service excellence goes beyond conventional managerial roles, aiming to shape professionals who are capable of navigating the industry's transformation driven by sustainability concerns, technological advancements, and shifting traveler preferences. Aligned with the Philippines' Tourism Act of 2009 (RA 9593), the College of Tourism and Hospitality remains dedicated to developing the next generation of tourism professionals, ensuring their critical thinking and analytical skills are honed to meet the demands of roles such as tourism planners, analysts, and specialists.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Science
Hospitality Management
The BSHM program aims to produce graduates who are equip with competencies needed to execute both operational tasks and management functions in food production (culinary), accommodation, food and beverage service, product development and other emerging sectors of the hospitality industry. It further aims to produce efficient, self reliant, competent and socially responsible professionals who will meet the demands of globally competitive hospitality industry.
Check the prospectus and course outline here.
Tourism Management
The BSTM program aims to produce graduates who are equip with competencies needed to execute both operational tasks and management functions in travel and tour services, research and MICE activities and other emerging tourism industry. It further aims to produce efficient, self reliant, competent and socially responsible professionals who will meet the demands of globally competitive tourism industry.
Check the prospectus and course outline here.
Program Learning Outcomes
By the time of graduation, students shall possess the ability to:
- Demonstrate up to date technical knowledge and competencies upon immersion on industry’s latest landscape and fundamental operations.
- Exhibit unique tourism and hospitality practices through the promotion and interpretation of Filipino cultures and values.
- Apply the prescribed quality standards while exhibiting established customer service principles across relevant hospitality operations.
- Produce creatively conceptualized tourism and hospitality products through integration of industry’s latest trends and innovations.
- Evaluate the vital management functions of hospitality operations while utilizing effective and efficient processes and business models.
- Implement sustainable practices across tourism and hospitality operations through service learning programs that support nation building.
- Adapt the appropriate communication and interpersonal skills across a diverse environment while delivering value to meet the needs of customers/stakeholders.
- Facilitate teamwork and collaboration through collective planning and stakeholders’ engagement in solving organizational issues.
- Compare and contrast the applications of technological advancement tools in the modernized management functions of hospitality.
- Generate evidenced-based business proposals and industry-driven scientific information through selection of appropriate methods and models.
- Construct collaborative management strategies along the industry’s network by staging actual hospitality related professional events.
- Develop a high level of professionalism through local and international training programs while forging legal policies, and Lasallian values.
Affiliations/Partners
Academic Officers
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DR. JOHN MICHAEL A. MONTELIBANO
Dean
College of Tourism and Hospitality
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DR. LEANE ADELLE L. LINAUGO
Department Chairperson
Hospitality Management
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DR. OSTEIN EARN G. GEMOTEA
Department Chairperson
Tourism Management
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