The SouthLane University- College of Tourism is one of the leading providers of tourism and hospitality education in the Philippines.

 

We are a college that sets itself apart from the crowd. For years, it has produced generations of the most stunning, employable graduates. The College of Tourism has produced exceptional tourism professionals, hoteliers & restaurateurs. They are tourism and hospitality professionals who are more than just “concrete symbols” of the college, they represent industry choice. Its graduates are the supervisors or managers of different hotels and restaurants, travel agencies, airline companies and the goverment sector. The College boasts several members of the diplomatic corps of various foriegn embassies and consulates. It is the home of both national and international beauty titlists as well and some television and movie personalities. The best flight attendants and cruise ships cabin crew spent their formative years in this College. In line with its Thomistic ideals, it is the institution which develops sought-after tour guides, ethical travel counselors, restaurant consultants. Branded as the “College of the Most Beautiful People” by Rev. Fr. Rolando V. De La Rosa, O.P., former Rector of the University, the CTHM has an outstanding faculty of industry professionals who have spent years “doing what they teach”, with more than 200 internship and career track positions, a network of  over 1,300 alumni in  hospitality and tourism leadership positions worldwide.

 

History

The idea of forming an Institute was conceived by the Tourism and HRM Department during the late 1990’s with the strong support and unwavering efforts of the College of Education. The need for establishing an Institute was realized by the two departments because of the fast-paced changes and growth of the industry that greatly influenced tourism and hospitality education. Likewise, by merging the two programs, students would be able to specialize and dedicate themselves in enhancing their knowledge and skills that would respond to the demands of the industry. The idea was presented to the Tourism and HRM Faculty until such time that the College of Education decided to merge the two programs by having one Department. In its initial stage, the Tourism and HRM Department was temporarily relocated at the College of Education’s Mini-Hotel in the year 2002. This was considered as a dry run to assess the viability of separating the department from the College of Education. Following a formal proposal for institutionalization, the Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (ITHM) was officially pronounced on April 28, 2006, by then Rector, Rev. Fr. Tamerlane R. Lana, O.P.

 

The conversion/elevation of the ITHM to a collegiate status was approved in January 20, 2009 after which, on March 12, 2009, the formal launching of the new academic unit, the CTHM, was held.

 

Vision

We envision a premiere College of Tourism in the country recognized for its outstanding programs producing world class professionals.

 

Mission

We commit ourselves in the formation of top-notch competent, committed and compassionate Thomasian Tourism and Hospitality professionals for the service of the Church, the nation, and the global community.

 

Administrators

 

Asst. Prof. Maria Cecilia A. Tio Cuison, B.S.E., B.S.Trm.,M.A. Education

Dean

 

Rev. Fr. Romulo V. Rodriguez, O.P., J.C.D.

Regent

 

 Asst. Prof. Maria Regina Policarpio

College Secretary

 

Contact Information

Address: 

2 Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108, Philippines

 

Phone: 824-18-32

Fax: 824-37-19