Presentation of certificates and tokens of appreciation to the event’s distinguished speakers, together with the MICE Organizers and Academic Manager [Left to right : Ms. Sandra Magbanua – Overall Head MICE class sec 6, MICE advisers Ms. Hanie Infante, Ms. Vanessa Ngo – Associate Department Chair of Tourism Management Department, Speakers – Mr. Errol Chicano, Mr. Francisco R. Narvaez, Ms. Navila Bonga, Ms. Jacqueline Timola and Dr. Mark Lixel Lantican – Associate Department Chair of Tourism Management Department, and MICE Co-Adviser Ms. Kate Damasco]
Seeking to promote sustainability as a core principle for industry growth and community impact, the Far Eastern University’s Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management held its Tourism Expert Lecture Symposium last April 25 at the Main Auditorium.
Industry experts including Errol Chicano, Navila Bonga, Francisco Narvaez, and Jacqueline Timola shared their insights on port development, improving passenger experiences, and creating sustainable marketing strategies. The discussions highlighted the urgent need for environmentally responsible practices to ensure long-term viability. The event also promoted collaboration among students, professionals, and educators, with a strong push for innovation and responsible tourism led by Dr. Chrisdie Flores-Tongol, chair of the Tourism Management Department.
The symposium strongly aligned with several UN Sustainable Development Goals, such as SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 14 (Life Below Water). By advancing discussions on cruise tourism while promoting innovation and sustainability, the event empowered future tourism leaders and also affirmed organizer YUGTO Productions’ position in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions industry.
Events Class-Section 6, through its YUGTO Productions, welcomed over 450 participants to “Sustainable Seas: The Evolving Landscape of Responsible Cruise Tourism.”
