In its second year of participation in the Youth for Tourism and Hospitality International Conference (Y4TH 2024), the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM) once again showcased their passion for tourism and hospitality, earning multiple awards at Y4TH 2024, held at The Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, on November 16, 2024.

Below is the list of awards garnered by the CHTMpions:

• 2nd Runner Up - Destination Marketing Plan Competition (DMPC)
Team members - Lawrence T. Cruz, Jose Primo D. Samia, Heromiguel T. Galura, Angelo Meeko M. Santos, and James Ulyses V. Castro
Faculty Coaches - Ms. Santa L. Merlen and Ms. Charishdan Ecobido

• Travel Vlog Competition (TVC) - Top 6 Finalist & People’s Choice Award
Team Members - John Mark G. Sampang, Blesse Kathlyn M. Leoncio, Angelo Meeko M. Santos, Lourdaniel Cangyocat, and Meljohn Baybayan
Faculty Coaches - Ms. Winona Hazel L. Lacanilao, Ms. Nina Joy Felipe, and Mr. Erielle Nathan Lintag

• Mx. Turismo Competition - Top 5 Finalists & Best in Costume
Contestant - Ercy P. Tiongson
Faculty Coaches - Ms. Kathleen Joyce M. Coronel, Ms. Bernadine L. Manalang, and Mr. Jay Alimurung

• Research Infographics Paper Presentation (RIPP) - Top 7 Finalist
Team Members - Joshua Carbungco, Mary Joy Calma, and Ralph Roel Mendoza
Faculty Coaches - Mr. Nathan Philip N. Paras and Ms. Jannelle Cruz

Y4TH 2024 was anchored on the theme "Tourism for Peace, Cross-cultural Understanding, and Social Change," focusing on contributing to the development of world-class practitioners in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Congratulations, Honorians!