A Free Webinar via Zoom May 31, 2022 9:00AM-12:00NN
As part of the collaborative effort between TIBFI and Rex Education, a series of webinars was discussed that would highlight topics that are beneficial to both organizations. The webinar is offered by DOT and TIBFI to be hosted by AAHRMEI and supported by Rex Education.
This webinar intends to achieve the following objectives:
Learn from the updates on COVID-19
Relate to the material needs of stakeholders for the Online and Hybrid form of education
Acquire techniques on developing / enhancing learning materials for the new, now and next normal
Register in advance for this webinar by clicking here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.
MS. MA. CHRISTINA G. AQUINO Chairperson ย Tourism Industry Board Foundation Inc. (TIBFI
Dear Ms. Aquino:
Mabuhay!
We are pleased to inform you that the Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS), National University of Malaysia (UKM), incollaboration with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia(ERIA), are conducting research across the ASEAN Member States on: 'Comprehensive Study on the Implementation of Mutual Recognition Arrangements for Tourism Professionals (MRA-TP)': Enhanced Mechanism for Tourism Professionals'.
The study is expected to provide a comprehensive assessment of the MRA-TP, experiences, and challenges of the 10 ASEAN Member States (AMS) in implementing the MRA-TP, and practical solutions for facilitating the movement of tourism professionals in the region. Part of the study aims to (i) Provide ASEAN policymakers and regulators with a better understanding of the challenges concerning the mobility of ASEAN tourism professionals and recommendations to overcome those challenges and (ii) Identify best practices and innovative solutions to maximize the benefit of the MRA-TP for the ASEAN tourism industry. In line with this, may we request for your assistance in the accomplishment and dissemination of the ASEAN MRA-TP study survey form to the industry organizations and tourism professionals that are members of TIBFI. This survey shall serve as a tool for the comprehensive analysis and recommendations to ASEAN and can be accessed through this link.
ASEAN Secretariat, may we request please that the said survey form be accomplished on or before April 30, 2022.
Thank you and we look forward to your positive response and usual support and cooperation.
Very truly yours,
[signed] ROWENA LU Y. MONTECILLO Director Office of Industry Manpower Development
Announcing the TIBFI General Membership Meeting on April 26, 2022 at 10:00AM.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2022 ELECTION Election of the Board of Trustees will commence on April 25 at 10:00AM and will end on April 26 at 10:00AM.
For the election guideline and list of nominees, please click here. The link with the secret key will be emailed by the Secretariat to all members. If you have not received it for some reason, please communicate directly with the TIBFI Secretariat at secretariat@tourismindustryboard.org.
Tourism has always been a key sector in ASEAN. With gorgeous natural scenery from the mountains and rainforests to the beaches, coupled with vibrant and cultural cities, bustling with nightlife, mouthwatering cuisine, and welcoming locals. There is something for everyone. As the world is opening up again, itโs time lend a helping hand and therefore, ASEAN Access is organising a virtual live business matchmaking event for the ASEAN tourism community. The virtual matchmaking event will take place throughout the whole day on the 10th of May.
If you are a travel agent, or a tour company, or have a specialist attraction to offer, join the matchmaking event and meet potential new business partners!
All participants can pre-book 30min virtual 1-2-1 meetings with other participants based on their business development goals, relevance, target regions etc.
The recent pandemic accelerated the adventure travelerโs need to connect to nature, to the land, and to immerse themselves in cultures different from their own. From learning the local language, or cooking local recipes, or even joining a dancing or music class, and understanding the amazing biodiversity around them, who better than Indigenous tourism professionals to take them on this journey? And how can we ensure experiences are making positive impacts onย local communities?
Join this webinar focused on the Oceanic region to increase your opportunities to collaborate with indigenous communities, and to learn how to protect the nature that has become fundamentally more important to the modern traveler.
Why & how indigenous tourism can take a lead in re-setting tourism post-COVID
How Australia is made up of many cultures with great diversity of experiences
The NZ and Maori tourism position
Best practices from indigenous leaders operating in Australia and Papua New Guinea
Reconciliation Action plan, a strategic move
A collaborative approach (peak bodies across the world, marketing synergies, lessons learned)
This webinar will be recorded and shared with with those who register. Click here to register.
Presenting, the 12th DOT TIBFI Webinar hosted by PACEOS and AHRM, scheduled on Tuesday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 12 noon!ย Candidates can be graduates of SHS, TESDA and HEI programs in tourism and hospitality and industry workers.
Pre-register at:ย http://bitly.ws/pWtA. After registering, zoom link will be emailed to you.
General Membership Meeting
The TIBFI General Membership Meeting, only for members, will precedeย the webinar at 9 a.m.ย Agenda: The President's Report, Treasurer's Report and Election for new Board.
Ms. Ma. Christina Aquino Chair Tourism Industry Board Foundation Inc. (TIBFI)
Dear Ms. Aquino:
Hearty greetings from the Government-Academe-Industry Network, Inc.!
The pandemic continues to have far-reaching effects across all industries and a flexible workplace model could be the solution. Businesses of all sizes are adapting to a changing workforce, and embracing hybrid work models, accommodating some combination of in-person and virtual work. To help the Government, Academe, and Industry sectors get a good grasp of this paradigm shift, we are organizing a Masterclass entitled โHybrid Work Models in Government, Academe, and Industryโ on May 27, 2022 from 1:00-5:00 PM via Zoom Conference. This Masterclass is the fourth in a series of learning sessions organized by the Government Academe Industry Network (GAIN) Inc. with the goal of advancing global competitiveness of the Filipino talent.
In this Masterclass, participants are expected to:
Understand national and global trends in hybrid workspaces;
Make sense of the flexible workplace and articulate its implications to business, training, development, and organizational culture;
Learn the types of hybrid work models and why they are appealing and beneficial to companies and employees alike;
Assist in making a decision if this emerging workplace model is right for their organization to adapt to the evolving expectations of employees and clients;
Gain legal insights on compliance with the policies of DOLE, CHED, and DepEd and other regulatory bodies to aid in effective transition.
In this regard, we would like to personally invite you and the Tourism Industry Board Foundation Inc. (TIBFI) members to participate in the said Masterclass. This event is intended for Industry and School HRMD Professionals, Academics, Curriculum Implementors, Industry and Government Leaders.
Attached is our event poster for your reference which you can share with your member institutions / network and post on your social media sites. Should you have any inquiries, you may contact our GAIN Secretariat at +63917 632 1952 or email thegainsecretariat@gmail.com.
We look forward to your kind acceptance of our invitation.
ATTY. EUGENE T. YAP President HOTEL AND RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (HRAP) Legaspi Village, Makati City secretariat@hrap.org.ph
Dear Atty. Yap:
Greetings from the Department of Tourism!
In line with the recently approved DOT Memorandum Circular No. 2022-001 on the Revised Interim Guidelines Governing Applications for Accreditation During the State of Calamity Due to COVID-19, the Office of Tourism Standards and Regulation (OTSR) through the Standards Monitoring and Enforcement Division (SMED) is pleased to share with you a copy of the aforementioned issuance.
The revised interim guideline is intended to be consistent with the most recent IATF-EID issuances in relation to the COVID-19 situation, as well as to address accreditation concerns that arose during the implementation of its antecedent. It also specifies the additional documentary requirements for new and renewal applications for various tourism enterprises.
In this regard, we would like to request HRAP's assistance in disseminating the attached Memorandum Circular to all of its members for information and guidance.
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
[signed] VIRGILIO M. MAGUIGAD, EnP Director Office of Tourism Standards and Regulation
We are pleased to inform you that the Philippines will play host to the 21st World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit on 20 - 22 April 2022 in Pasay City.
The WTTC Global Summit is the supreme annual travel & tourism (T&T) event that brings together eminent leaders from government and private sectors to discuss issues affecting the economic progress with tourism as a major driving force. The Summit meetings and discussions will raise awareness on the social, environmental and economic role of the T&T industry, attracting a significant broadcast and media attention from across the world. It also expects to generate substantial tourism investments into the country as presidents and CEOs of global travel & tourism companies attending the Summit are looking for business and investment opportunities to expand their business in the region.
In view of the above, we would like to enjoin you to participate in the Global Summit. You may wish to join either of the following options:
For: TIBFI Members From: Ma. Christina G. Aquino, Chairperson Subject: BOT Virtual General Membership Meeting Notice
This is to advise all re: GMM with details as follows:
Date: 26 April 2022, Tuesday Time: 9 a.m. onwards Registration: Register at http://bitly.ws/pWtA to receive the zoom link
Draft agenda for Meeting is as follows:
Call to order ย 1. Determination of Quorum ย 2. Recognition of Proxy or Proxies
Election Committee โ Guidelines
Presidentโs Report
Treasurerโs Report
Election Committee โ Results of Election
Adjournment
The GMM is scheduled together with the 12th TIBFI Webinar entitled "Wanted: Industry-Based Assessors", scheduled at 10 a.m. Our invited speaker, Executive Director of TESDA's Certification Office, Susana Dela Rama, will present the making of a TESDA Assessor and different assessments that can be conducted by an assessor. Reactors from various sectors will give their experiences and thoughts about aspects of the assessments. We hope you can join us in this event too.
The Tourism HR Congress aims to upgrade knowledge and skills and to discuss management practices dealing with human resources to achieve sustainable outcomes.
University of the Philippines - Asian Institute of Tourism Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines secretariat@tourismindustryboard.org +63 2 9818500 ext 2799 +63 906 2955889
