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Traveling and being of service is one of those fulfilling experiences that a tourism and hospitality professional can achieve and we do hope that one day, we can be those future professionals! With this online webinar from Reetomo productions, embarking on a new journey along with the 9 pillars of tourism has never been this fulfilling despite the current condition we are in. We all know the current situation that we are facing right now and the tourism industry would like to tell us: it’s never too late to rise and dream again. From this online webinar that we have attended, we have witnessed mesmerizing attractions and hospitable services from the tourism and hospitality industry while adapting to the new normal.

To the resilient people behind the tourism and hospitality industry, we salute you for that. May we soon get to work with you as future professionals of the tourism and hospitality industry.

To us, fellow travelers, may we soon be given the opportunity to once again, see those beautiful destinations the world has to offer to us and receive hospitable service from our resilient professionals.

This is Cap2ure saying: “Never give up on those dreams of yours. It may be all rocky for now but sooner or later, we will make it to the finish line smoothly.”

𝗗𝗔𝗬 3 | 𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 #9: 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆

Can you still recall some of the most memorable trips you’ve been to? Why not add El Nido, Palawan which is known for its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, coral reefs, and limestone rock formations to your bucket list and see for yourself how admirable and stunning the place is, just how Ms. Kayesha Clauden Chua showed in her vlog some of the beautiful sights and sceneries you can visit in El Nido Palawan.

Starting off with Angkla Beach Resort where she and her partner stayed for the rest of their trip in El Nido from the room tour which we can see how the resort uses eco-friendly materials to reduce the pollution in the place up to their view from their bedroom shows that they were able to maintain a clean environment. This prestigious beach resort became one of the most perfect places where marine tourism lies and able to create ineffable happiness by its hidden beauty.

Aside from the room tour, they went Island Hopping starting from the Big Lagoon until to Shimizu Island which was named after a Japanese tourist who died after being separated from their master diver from their trip. From these places, we can see how clear and clean the water is and how they were able to preserve the beautiful rock formations around the place. And indeed we can say that El Nido, Palawan is really 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱.

As the pandemic is still ongoing, I hope that Palawan will still be able to maintain the cleanliness of the famous tourist spots and be able to preserve as this will help their locals to still have a living even in the future and to attract more tourists that can bring them new opportunities. The beautiful diversity of the place proves that if one can maintain its beauty and be prestigious, how much more to other destinations as well. 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is our extended self and able to help us by seeking who we really are by finding your true beauty.

By: Aubrey Lagunzad





*Credits to the rightful owners of the video clips used*

𝗗𝗔𝗬 1 | 𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 #5 : ACCOMMODATION

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

Despite the pandemic, the Tourism and Hospitality Industry aims to survive in this time of crisis. Products and services are the most important thing that accommodation establishment should prioritize to satisfy guests and the opportunity to earn profit. Since the pandemic occurred, hundreds of accommodation establishments struggled from the total loss because of restrictions and customer protection and safety. There were two particular learnings from the clips shown on the first day of the virtual tour.

First, this virtual tour showcased different tourist destinations and luxurious hotels in Boracay. This destination has a lot of famous tourist destinations in the Philippines and is considered a garbage-free island where guests can enjoy even in the middle of a pandemic. I was amazed at how these hotels -- Savoy Hotel Boracay and Belmont Hotel Boracay -- applied safety measures and protocols to ensure that their facilities and amenities were safe for their guests.

Second, it focuses on positivity and security within the workplace. According to Ms. Dianne Lorenzo, she believed that the tourism industry is full of positive and resilient people, and together, we can overcome the pandemic. Hotels may have a lot of things to cope with but it will never hinder each accommodation establishment to offer the same service as they provide before. Most of the hotels utilize security, safety, and quality to show that they can exceed or meet each guest’s expectations.

In the final analysis, We have to be resilient, persevere, and positive. As we possess those three characteristics, it assures us that we can conquer every struggle in life, just like what the tourism and hospitality industry wanted to show us. This pandemic caused solemn problems to one individual but after this virtual tour, why do we need to worry too much? It has shown in the video clips that the accommodation establishment ensures safety for every guest, and each day, they keep moving forward and ensure that no one shall be left behind. There is nothing to be scared of regarding our safety because they promised to prioritize each safety, security, and health of their beloved guests.






By Eugene Marc Sarimo
Section: 1T1

*Credits to the rightful owners of the video clips used*