SSC Celebrates World Tourism Day 2025

As the world celebrates World Tourism Day 2025 in recognition of the vital role of tourism, Siquijor State College joins the occasion by showcasing knowledge, creativity, and community development.The celebration was held under the theme:“Tourism and Sustainable Transformation” on September 26, 2025 at SSC Student Center.

The program started with a parade which gathered the tourism students walking through the streets of Larena proudly bringing the banner of their department and Siquijor State College. The celebration became more meaningful as the guest speaker Mr. Khenjap Hupanda, Senior Socio- Economic Officer of Wildlife Conservation Society took part in sharing significant insights of today’s celebration.

The College of Business Management, in collaboration with the Society of Tourism Students (SOTS) and the CBM Student Government, brought a new level of excitement as they facilitated a series of engaging contests designed to showcase the creativity, talent, and knowledge of tourism students. The events included the Solidarity Dance, Essay Writing Contest, Poster Making Contest, Quiz Bee, Jingle Making Competition, and Interpretative Dance. In addition, students demonstrated their industry-ready skills through activities such as Visual Tour Guiding, Souvenir Presentation, and Flight Announcement Demonstration, highlighting their potential and passion for the tourism and hospitality field.

The celebration also featured the Search for Mr. and Ms. Tourism Ambassador/Ambassadress, where contestants wowed the crowd with their beauty, talent and intelligence. The audience cheered loudly as each candidate confidently shined on stage.

Behind the success of this celebration are the tireless effort and guidance of Hon. Cyd A. Sarmiento, BSTM Program Chairperson;  Dr. Jonah Lynn A. Juguillon; Dean, College of Business and Management and Mr. Ray I. Jumawan, SOTS President. Through this celebration, SSC under the visionary leadership of SUC President II, Dr. Steven J. Sumaylo  remains dedicated to empowering future tourism professionals and advancing sustainable transformation within the industry ensuring meaningful growth and development among the students.