The College of Hospitality and Tourism Management of the University of Northern Philippines has been training Hospitality and Tourism Management students who will not only survive but also thrive in a borderless economy. The program Bachelor of Science in Tourism has been offered at the College of Arts and Sciences for several years, while the program Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Administration has been offered at the College of Business Administration and Accountancy.

The increasing population and demand of the two programs in the University opened the idea of creating of a new College for greater efficiency and effectiveness in instruction, research, extension, and production. In order to further strengthen and make relevant the offering of these two programs, the UNP Board of Regents signed Resolution No. 20, s. 2014 on February 21, 2014, creating the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management. This resolution was confirmed by the Board through its Resolution No. 39-C, s. 2014 on May 9, 2014 which also approved the opening of the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management to formally operate on June 9, 2014. The then Bachelor of Science in Tourism is now the Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management while the Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Administration is changed to Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management. Dr. Marilen P. Pablico, a DBA graduate of UNP, was designated as the first Officer-In-Charge of the newly established College of Hospitality and Tourism Management in 2014.

Enrolment in the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management is now on its third year. The two programs offers internship abroad, in the country, and within the locality which will fully expose students to professional hospitality and tourism management training that will ultimately prepare them for careers in hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, airlines, and food and beverage establishments and other related jobs in the hospitality industry.

The College has also established linkages with national and international organizations and institutions like HR International which caters the students to take their Work and Travel Program in the United States of America and St. Andrews Educational Services for Thailand. Other linkages includes Astoria Hotel Properties (Manila, Bohol, Boracay, Palawan), Crown Regency Hotel (Boracay), Hotel Luna, National University, Far Eastern University, and Lyceum of the Philippines University, Manila.

On quality assurance, both the BSHM and BSTM programs have been reaccredited for Level III, Phase I Status by the Accrediting Agency for Chartered Universities and Colleges (AACCUP).

Along leadership development, the students have organized themselves into the Society of Hospitality and Tourism Students (SHATS) as the Mandated Organization of the College. Further, there are also accredited organizations such as the Hospitality Management Students’ Organization (HMSO) for BSHM students and the Tourism Students’ Organization for BSTM students.

Although still in its infancy, the College has set its sight on the UNP’s vision and mission. Staying true to the values that University of Northern Philippines has long established, the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management continues to develop not only professional skills in its students, but more importantly, focuses on building character and proper attitude in its students.

Goals
The College of Hospitality and Tourism Management in line with the University’s Mission and Vision, commits to the achievement of the following:
• The development of scholarly and professional know-how to address the diverse and ever-changing needs of the tourism and hospitality industry while continuing to promote moral integrity, traditional values, and culture;
• High-quality academic programs designed to help graduates secure an entry level position heading towards leadership, managerial and entrepreneurial as well as pioneering roles in the tourism and hospitality industry; and
• Strong tie-ups with the industry and government and educational institutions by means of collaborative research works, community development, and professional consultancy programs.

Objectives
BS HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Instruction
• Offer students foundation and specialization study in the Hotel Management field through academic, laboratory and field internship experiences.
• Provide students’ knowledge and skills necessary to ensure efficiency and to prepare the students to be supervisors in the Hospitality industry.
• Prepare student for employment in a variety of hotel positions in the growing hotel field.
• Prepare a synthesis of different business concepts, management principles and industry skills specializing in excellent global hospitality leadership education as well as world class training development.
• Provide students the opportunity to study and apply managerial and practical knowledge and functions such as hotel and food service operations, culinary arts, business strategies, and revenue management which are essential in preparing the students to assume cutting edge roles as restaurateurs and hoteliers in an interactive and experiential learning environment
Research
• Acquire knowledge and skills in research to address issues and concerns of the hospitality and tourism industry.
Extension
• Conduct Livelihood Trainings and feeding programs in different communities especially the underserved as part of our social responsibility.
Production
• Put up food shop, catering services, and event consultation as income generating activity of the college.

BS TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Instruction
• Provide foundation and specialization study in the Tourism Management field through academic, laboratory, and field internship experiences.
• Offer knowledge and skills necessary for the students, ensuring that their efficiency and quality meets with the world class tourism standard.
• Prepare students for future employment in a variety of positions in the growing tourism business.
• Offer technical, practical and professional learning relevant to the different pillars of the tourism industry necessary for the formation of the students to become well- rounded Tourism Professionals imbued with ethics and virtues.
Research
• Acquire the knowledge and skills in undertaking research to address issues and concerns of tourism
Extension
• Conduct extension activities geared toward helping towns in developing tourism products and services
• Conduct extension activities to disseminate information and appreciation of our culture and heritage
• Foster linkages with professional organizations that promote tourism education
Production
• Put up Travel Bureau that will offer travel and tour services to the entire university as income generating activity of the college.

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (Level III, Phase I Accredited)
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (Level III, Phase I Accredited)