Denver Tacderan

We are proud to share a significant milestone in our journey at Smiles and Stars Hospitality Training Services, Corp (SSHOTSCorp). Recently, we were honored as one of the Outstanding Partners of Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Batangas during their Industry-Academe Partnership Recognition. This event was part of the celebration of LPU Batangas’ 58th Founding Anniversary, themed “Fusing Technology, Innovation, and Industry for the Future Workforce.” This recognition highlights the...

Strengthening Industry–Academe Partnerships in Hospitality Education

The landscape of hospitality education in the Philippines is undergoing a significant transformation. Traditional teaching methods that focus mainly on theory no longer meet the demands of today’s hospitality industry. Employers now expect graduates to be ready to operate real hotel systems from day one. This shift calls for a new approach—one that moves beyond textbooks and lectures to hands-on experience with the actual tools used in hotels worldwide. Moving Beyond Theory in Hospitality...