11/12/2022
As the tourism industry recovers from the impact of COVID-19, it is crucial to understand what lies ahead of us, and what opportunities this pandemic brought to us.
Last December 09, 2022, the 4th Year BS Tourism Management Students of Southern Luzon Technological College Foundation, Inc. (SLTCFI), organized their first face-to-face tourism conference with the theme, "Tourism Industry: A Countless Journey, Teeming with Golden Opportunity". Held at the Concourse Convention Center, Legazpi City, Albay.
We are honored to be joined by some of the industry experts in the province of Albay. Hon. Dorothy Fernandez Colle, the Chief Provincial Tourism Officer of the Provincial Tourism, Culture, and Arts Office-Albay, discussed tourism updates in the province, the Albay Tourism Circuits, it's marketing strategy to reboot the industry and the growth in the tourist arrivals in the post-pandemic era.
Occupational Safety and Health, were the next topic of our second Resource Speaker, Mr. John Carl Quinto. The importance of awareness, safety, and security from work hazards were the highlights of his presentation. This provides participants with advanced knowledge of risk management at the workplace.
We are also privileged with the presence of the Regional Director of the Department of Tourism Region 5, Hon. Herbie Aguas, SLTCFI President/CEO Madam Rosemarie Quinto-Rey, the Vice President for Academic Affairs Ms. Lydia B. Lozano, Vice President for Administration Ms. Honelet S. Bertis, the Program Head of the College of Tourism Management - Prof. Rachel Abion, Dean of College of Computer Studies - Prof. Joan Pavia, the faculty staff of CTM, and administrative staff of SLTCFI.
Lastly, this event won't be possible without the generosity of our sponsors from both the public and private sectors, and the support of different individuals to make this event a success.
Our sincerest gratitude to all the participants, resource speakers, and special guests who joined us in this momentous event. Maraming salamat at Mabuhay!