The College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM) at Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (EARIST) has earned Level 4 accreditation for its Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) program, the highest recognition from the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) Inc.
“The accreditation of the BS Hospitality Management Program reflects what collective effort can achieve. It is proof that our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and stakeholders are committed to excellence,” said Dr. Loida R. Banzuelo, department head of hospitality management.
The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on training, internships, and industry-led projects to prepare graduates for careers in hotels, resorts, travel agencies, aviation, and other sectors.
“Our degrees provide skills in leadership, crisis management, service design, and cultural intelligence needed across the hospitality and tourism industry,” said Dr. Maria Rhoda D. Dinaga, dean of CHTM.
The path to Level 4 accreditation took years of development, starting with preliminary accreditation under the College of Industrial Technology led by Dr. Esteban T. Robiso. The program achieved Level II and Level III accreditations under Dr. Celia E. Cariño, before reaching Level IV under Dean Dinaga, who implemented outcome-based education, boosted research productivity, expanded international partnerships, and strengthened community engagement.
“Every success story of our alumni, whether managing a luxury hotel, working on a cruise ship, launching food and beverage businesses, or running a travel agency, validates our efforts,” Dinaga said.
Dr. Banzuelo added that the program aims not only to meet accreditation standards but to exceed them, ensuring graduates are globally competitive and adaptable. Both she and Dinaga said they hope students develop technical competence, values, discipline, and innovation to contribute meaningfully to society.
The BSHM program at EARIST continues to pursue academic excellence while preparing students for global opportunities in the hospitality and tourism industry.
