Name: Tourism and Hospitality
Start: 2025-09-10T08:00:00+08:00
Location: SMX Convention Center - SM Mall of Asia

A landmark summit to discuss critical issues and the future of the country’s tourism industry will be held on Sept. 10, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.
The Tourism & Hospitality Education Summit will gather government leaders, private sector representatives, educators, and students at a crucial time, following the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) report which highlighted systemic failures in Philippine education. These long-standing issues include outdated curricula and a persistent skills mismatch, threatening the pipeline of skilled graduates essential for the tourism and hospitality industry.
To address these challenges, the summit will feature intensive discussions on bridging the gap between academic training and enterprise needs. Key sessions will tackle the future of work, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the growing value of micro-credentials, and strategies to prepare a new generation of professionals for an Industry 5.0 environment.
The event will feature insights from leaders at the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and major industry associations like Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP), Philippine Association of Convention/Exhibition Organizers and Suppliers, Inc. (PACEOS), and Association of Administrators in Hospitality Hotel and Restaurant Management Educational Institution (AAHRMEI).
Moving beyond discussion, the summit will deliver a major tangible outcome: the launch of the Tourism Education Network or Alliance. This collaborative body will be dedicated to driving curriculum innovation, advancing professional development, and shaping evidence-based policies that directly address industry needs. The alliance is designed to create a lasting impact on workforce readiness and the long-term sustainability of the tourism and hospitality sectors.
The Tourism & Hospitality Education Summit is co-located at the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF). Registration is now open at: https://forms.gle/RJAgkaAvM4i4MKqB9.