Essentiality of Improving the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management Laboratory Facilities at Bestlink College of the Philippines

Vol.3, No.1B

Abstract

Students not only learn through books and blackboards but also need a laboratory to enhance practical skills, particularly in hospitality management. This includes professional subjects such as housekeeping, food and beverage service, culinary arts, and bartending. It is also one of the goals that every student wants to experience and be trained in their chosen field and use the lessons learned in school by utilizing the facilities or laboratories. If properly provided to all the students, there will be good performances and acquired skills to have the chance to become competitive in whatever job they want.

This study utilized the descriptive method design to investigate and collect information about the essentiality of improving the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management laboratory facilities at Bestlink College of the Philippines. The researchers gathered data using survey questionnaires administered via Google Forms to one hundred (100) target respondents at Bestlink College of the Philippines.

The survey results show that the respondents are between the age of 21-22, mostly female, who answered the survey with an average of 73%. This may be because hospitality management services are a course preferred by women. On the other hand, respondents believe that the space and size of the location are enough to accommodate the learners to gain a holistic learning experience with a weighted mean of 4.12 or Agree. Enhancing the laboratories and facilities was also positive regarding the facility's or laboratory equipment's cleanliness based on the data collection. There are guidelines made to improve the laboratories of BSHM at Bestlink College of the Philippines. The researchers gave recommendations to the administration, department, and BSHM students.