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Academic Frontiers
Integrating Sustainable Hospitality Practices in the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management Curriculum in North Eastern Mindanao State University
ACADEMIC FRONTIERS Multidisciplinary e-Publication, 1(7), 69-86, ISSN: 3082-4400, 2025.
Recommended Citation:
Guimare Jr., P. F. (2025). Integrating Sustainable Hospitality Practices in the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management Curriculum in North Eastern Mindanao State University. ACADEMIC FRONTIERS Multidisciplinary e-Publication, 1(7), 69–86. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17786794
Author(s)
Guimare Jr., Pedro F.
Abstract
Sustainable hospitality has become a critical priority in tourism education as global hospitality operations face increasing pressure to adopt environmentally responsible and socially conscious practices. In the Philippines, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) encourages the integration of sustainability within the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) curriculum; however, the level of implementation varies among institutions. This study examined the extent to which sustainable hospitality practices are integrated into the BSHM curriculum of North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU), identified gaps and challenges, and developed an enhanced sustainability-embedded curriculum aligned with global standards and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A qualitative-descriptive research design was used, employing curriculum audit, document analysis, and semi-structured interviews with program chairs, faculty members, students, and industry partners across NEMSU campuses. SDG mapping and thematic analysis were applied to determine the presence, depth, and coherence of sustainability content in the curriculum. Findings revealed that sustainability concepts are integrated in a limited number of courses, particularly Trends and Issues in Hospitality and Tourism and selected practicum engagements. However, integration remains fragmented, mostly environmental in focus, and lacking interdisciplinary and experiential application. Challenges include limited faculty training, outdated instructional resources, insufficient industry collaboration, and the absence of a unified sustainability framework. Stakeholders emphasized the need for stronger real-world sustainability exposure and competency-based curriculum improvement. The study proposed an enhanced BSHM curriculum framework that embeds sustainability competencies across major courses, strengthens practicum design, and aligns instructional delivery with global sustainable hospitality benchmarks. Strengthened integration is expected to produce graduates who are industry-ready, environmentally responsible, and capable of contributing to sustainable regional development.
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