Organized by the UST College of Tourism and Hospitality Management, this year’s 3rd Philippine International Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference (PITH-ReCon) brought together an international audience of academic institutions, educators, and young researchers to highlight the potential of tourism and hospitality as drivers of peace and stability. The conference was held on April 23, 2025 at the Education Auditorium in the Albertus Magnus Building, with the theme, “Tourism and Hospitality: Drivers of Peace and Stability.” This year’s external conference focused on defining peace and how valuable it is to our world, to different cultures and humanity.
As the 3rd PITH-ReCon officially commenced, three distinguished speakers shared their invaluable insights on relevant topics. Rev. Fr. Reynor E. Munsayac, O.P. (Executive Vice President, Colegio de San Juan de Letran Bataan Campus) began with the Context of Tourism and Hospitality in Peace and Stability, followed by Ms. Rahima M. Solaiman, JD, SCL (Chief, Halal Division, Bureau of Muslim Economic Affairs, National Commission on Muslim Filipinos) who spoke about Halal Tourism: The Growth and Development of Halal Industry in the Philippines, and finally, PMAJ France Ramos (Public Information Officer, Philippine National Police) with his talk on Tourist Safety and Security in Tourist Destination, where he emphasized that tourist security is a national priority and that the PNP takes pride in safeguarding lives.
With 26 participating colleges and universities coming together to share their voices and visions, PITH-ReCon saw a total submission of 44 abstracts that showed an admirable commitment to exploring tourism and hospitality as agents of peace and stability.
Participants whose work showed academic excellence, creativity, and alignment with the theme, “Tourism and Hospitality: Drivers of Peace and Stability,” were given distinctions to honor exceptional contributions in Tourism Management and Hospitality Management, at both the Professional and Undergraduate levels.
The next chapter begins with the 4th Philippine International Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference, with the theme “Sustainable Transformation Through Tourism and Hospitality Development,” which will be held on April 22 to 24, 2026.