Trinitarian Researchers, Innovators Earn Four Major Wins at National Tourism Week

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Trinitarian Researchers, Innovators Earn Four Major Wins at National Tourism Week

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Holy Trinity College of General Santos City (HTC) marked another remarkable achievement as its student-researchers and innovators secured four major awards at the recently concluded National Tourism Week Research Colloquium 2026.

Representatives from the Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM) and Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) brought home three awards in the research colloquium, showcasing the institution’s growing strength in tourism, hospitality, and applied research.

HTC’s winning research entries were:

  • Champion – “Exploring the Gastronomic Tourism in General Santos City”
  • 1st Runner-Up – “Beyond Classroom Walls: Influence of Educational Tours on Student Knowledge Retention”
  • 2nd Runner-Up – “Digital Tools and Customer Service in Hospitality Industry”

The three research presentations highlighted the students’ ability to examine relevant issues in tourism and hospitality while generating insights with potential applications to education, local tourism development, and industry practices.

Adding to the institution’s achievements, the HTC College of Engineering and Technology Education secured 2nd Runner-Up in the Innovation Challenge for “Biyahe Gensan,” further demonstrating HTC students’ creativity and capacity to develop innovative solutions.

The accomplishments reflect the dedication of the student researchers, authors, faculty members, and mentors who contributed to the preparation and development of the entries. Their collective efforts underscore HTC’s commitment to fostering research excellence, innovation, creativity, and industry-relevant education.

With three research awards and another innovation achievement, the fourfold victory stands as another milestone for Holy Trinity College and a testament to its students’ growing contributions to tourism, hospitality, technology, and innovation.

Congratulations to the HTC researchers, innovators, faculty, and mentors for bringing another achievement home! GoodHoly!