AARHMEI Holds 10th National Anniversary Convention in CEBU

AARHMEI Holds 10^th National Anniversary Convention in CEBU

Cebu City - The Association of Administrators in Hospitality Hotel and Restaurant Management, Educational Institutions (AAHRMEI) held its 10 Anniversary in Cebu – Marco Polo Plaza Hotel. The convention’s main topic was “Sustainability of Hospitality Education: Issues, Prospects & Directions”. It aimed to provide broader & wider perspective of Hospitality Industry through acquisition of innovative skills and techniques, keep abreast of the new trends and issues to keep pace with  international competitive market and address special concerns and issues affecting the schools and the industry to sustain hospitality education. The organization was headed by Dr. Baken Wong Siy and joint efforts with the AARHMEI officers.   

The highlight of the convention included the speech of Mr. Hans. R. Hauri, the General Manager of Marco Polo Plaza Cebu. He emphasized on the education system and compared it to a tailor, just like making clothes one must innovate, adjust designs and initiate change. In terms of education 1. Innovate – never ending finding out of processes for better education, 2. Adjust Curriculum – Redefine compare and improve process in the industry as what is being practiced currently, 3. Initiate change – Be abreast with the current trends, updates and inculcate, and propose up to date life skills through experiential learning. Other speakers would include Mr. Cesar Averia – Hospitality Education as Access for Migration/ Global Exposures. Mr. Averia shared on the following 1. Upgrade Language Curriculum 2. Career Counseling Strengthening 3. Encourage Foreign companies to provide apprenticeship program 4. Adopt development programs for members of the academe for they cannot give what they do not have. 5. Creative working group established – building and knowing training needs. Dr. Diosdado Amante tackled about the facts and figures of Philipine Higher Education. Cooperative education Bended approach. 1. Policies on International Linkages and twinning of programs 2. Policies on International Practicum – Raod Map to education – Nanyang University Singapore. Lastly Hon. Gwendolyn F. Garcia presented about  “ The lighter side of an Administrator” : Things might done faster if demanded with a SMILE– Provincial Governor. The first day ended with fellowship dinner buffet, games dances, songs and regional presentations.

On the second day Chef Mark Angelo Uy had a demo presentation on Culinary Arts (Asian-Western Fusion Cuisine using Philippine Products). The Business Meeting, president’s repot and proposal for next year was discussed by Dr. Baken Wong Siy. The treasurer’s report by Ms. Susan Palaroan followed after the president’s report. On the third day was the Socio-cultural Exposure trip in Cebu City.