Catherine R. Llave, News, Communication Management Office
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PUP Parañaque Campus strengthened its international research engagement as it co-organized the 3rd Globe Summit Global Leadership in Hospitality and Tourism Management held on September 5, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
In partnership with the Academia Research Lab and Central Philippines State University, the summit brought together faculty members and student researchers from various countries to present studies and exchange insights on emerging trends and issues in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Representing the University, Inst. Rodel Mendoza of the PUP Parañaque Campus earned the Best Paper Presenter Award for his research, “Tourism Competitiveness of Parañaque City: Challenges, Opportunities, and Development Strategies for a Sustainable Tourism Development.” The study examined key challenges and opportunities in strengthening Parañaque City’s tourism competitiveness toward sustainable tourism development.
Meanwhile, Assoc. Prof. Sheyl Sharima Morales of the PUP Taguig Campus delivered the welcome remarks during the opening program, representing the University in the international gathering.
The summit concluded with participants committing to advance research and collaboration on emerging trends and advocacies in the hospitality and tourism industry. PUP’s participation as co-organizer and the recognition received by its faculty highlight the University’s continuing efforts to advance research excellence, international collaboration, and service to communities and industries.
The initiative supports SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through research, sustainable tourism development, knowledge exchange, and international collaboration. It likewise reflects PUP’s core values of Integrity, Excellence, and Service through responsible scholarship, academic excellence, and research responsive to community and industry needs.
Article edited by: Gicel Roger B. Salvilla, Communication Management Office
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