Stude places 4th in nat’l tourism quiz

Juvern Cancio, a fourth year student of the University of Bohol College of Tourism/Hospitality Management , recently won fourth place during the 3rd National Tourism Congress Quiz Bee Competition held at Olongapo Convention Center, Olongapo City last August 27-30, 2008.

Dean Maria Asuncion Laxa-Bersabal of the College of Tourism/Hospitality Management bared, that the university had sent an official student delegation headed by Charles Juico, college instructor, to participate on the said tourism congress and to compete with the other twenty three participating schools nationwide in the different skills competitions. The University of Bohol College of Tourism is an active member of the Union of Filipino Tourism Educators . The congress was highlighted with the presence of Philippine Tourism Authority General Manager Mark T. Lapid and Mrs. Zenaida L. Cruz, a leading author and educator in tourism. This year’s theme is “Global Trends and Challenges”.

To note, the college had recently acquire a new mini-hotel and a skills training laboratory.
(By: Leo Armando B. Boncales)