Hilton Cebu Resort and Spa, a leading global hospitality company with a network of over 2,800 hotels in over 76 countries, sealed the covenant of partnership with the University of San Carlos last July 12, 2007.
The partnership aims to develop curricula, faculty and students of Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) and Tourism (BTM) of the Department of Hospitality Management (DHM) in the College of Commerce.
Hilton Cebu was represented by its General Manager, Mr. Peter Pedersen, while USC was represented by Dean of the College of Commerce, Fr. Mark C. Mathias, SVD, Ph.D. Together with Fr. Mathias were DHM chair Cecil S. Gantalao, Ph.D., assistant chair Clifford A. Villaflores, M.A., and former DHM chair Myrla B. Gidayawan.
The covenant highlights the following commitments of Hilton Cebu: (1) provide opportunities to USC students for industry exposure including training programs, (2) provide to the faculty avenues for industry immersion and updating in the latest developments of the industry, (3) selected team members of Hilton Cebu to share expertise through team–teaching and conducting seminars and workshops, (4) conduct common researches and simulations, (5) provide assistance in the updating and revision of DHM curriculum and syllabi, (6) give opportunities for students and graduates to start a career in Hilton, and (7) share resources with the students such as facilities, equipment and expertise among others.
During the press conference that accompanied the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement, Mr. Pedersen was asked why Hilton Cebu chose USC, to which he answered, “Hilton is a five–star hotel teaming up with a five–star educational institution.”
Author: Clifford A. Villaflores
19 / July / 2007
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