Twenty-four delegates from Biliran Province State University’s School of Management and Entrepreneurship (SME) will participate in the 9th Youth for Tourism and Hospitality (Y4TH) International Conference on November 16 at the University of the Philippines (UP) - Diliman, Quezon City.

The annual conference, themed “Tourism for Peace, Cross-Cultural Understanding, and Social Change,” will convene educators, students, professionals, industry leaders, and government officials from the tourism and hospitality sector both locally and internationally.

The BiPSU delegation includes six faculty members and 18 Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM) and Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) students who will compete in events such as the Research Infographic Poster Presentation, Destination Marketing Plan Competition, Tourism Start-up Competition, Mx. Turismo, Travel Brochure Making Competition, and Travel Vlog Competition.

Before departing, the team, along with SME Dean Dr. Mafel Piol, paid a courtesy visit to University President Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr. 

Dr. Cañezo expressed the administration’s strong support for students participating in competitions and conferences, as these opportunities help them develop their skills and talents. He also encouraged the students to enjoy the trip and make the most of their learning experiences.

"These experiences are invaluable in shaping your skills and confidence," the president said. “Embrace every moment, learn all you can, and, most importantly, have fun.”

Moreover, Dr. Piol revealed that this is BiPSU’s first time joining an international tourism-related competition. She shared that SME held school-wide competitions to select the participants and organized focused training sessions based on each event’s mechanics. 

The SME dean hopes the delegates will enjoy the experience and do their best. "Since this is our first participation, we want our delegates to enjoy it,” she said. “Winning would just be a bonus.”

The BiPSU team will leave for UP Diliman on November 15. The conference is organized by the University of the Philippines Asian Institute of Tourism Association of Alumni, Inc. (UP AAA).

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