“Nothing should deter us from learning, not even a Pandemic”.
Since face-to-face classes and practical training is not feasible since 2020, the Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management launched its Virtual Practicum Training Program Online Webinar Series held last April 21 to May 6, 2021. Well-renowned guests were invited to speak to the IHTM students on topics that are very relevant and new in the industry, with the pandemic and post-pandemic in mind.
SCHEDULED WEBINARS:
1st Session – April 21, 2021, at 9:30 AM
Mr. Ruston Banal, Professional Photographer and Graphic Artist
Topic: Food Photography
Engr. Irene Alvaro, Owner of Fiona's Farm
Topic: Operation of Farm Resort Tourism
2nd Session – April 30, 2021
Mr. Aldi Dexter Ampong, General manager, INAEC Aviation Corp.
Topic: The VIP Customer Service Experience
3rd Session – May 6, 2021
Chef Claude Tayag, Owner/Executive Chef, Bale Dutung
Topic: The Evolution of Philippine Restaurants
Victor Nicolo Tayag, Owner, Downtown Café
Topic: Trends, Opportunities, and Threats in Restaurant Business
Chef Leonard Vince Garcia, Owner, VG Bakery Cakes & Pastry, Rainforest Kitchene, En Croute Café, and Consultant of Combinado Kitchens
Topic: The Trends and Forecast in the Restaurant Industry
The said webinar series is in line with IHTM’s mission in providing the students the relevant hands-on, creative, and values-enriched experiences that are essential in their life as hotel and restaurant managers/tourism professionals, and responsive to community and social needs.
