Newport World Resorts' Academy for Leisure and Tourism
produces new hospitality professionals

Newport World Resorts continues to strengthen pathways to employment for aspiring hospitality professionals through its education arm, the Academy for Leisure & Tourism (ALT). Recently, the Academy marked another milestone with the graduation of its fourth batch of Food and Beverage Service students and the pilot batch of the Enhanced Work Immersion Program. 

During the ceremony, Newport World Resorts Executive Director Atty. Ma. Georgina A. Alvarez underscored ALT's mission of creating opportunities for aspiring hospitality professionals. "The core of ALT's mission is a simple but powerful purpose—to bridge the gap for students who may no longer have the means to pursue a college degree but still dream of building a dignified and rewarding career in the hospitality and tourism industry. Through our training programs and strong industry collaboration, we help open doors to immediate employment with trusted and reputable companies," she shared.

Many graduates have secured employment within Newport World Resorts and its global hotel brands, a testament to the school’s consistently strong employment rate since the program's inception.

The graduation also marked a significant milestone for the Enhanced Work Immersion Program in partnership with the Department of Education, Private Sector Advisory Council, and the Private Sector Jobs and Skills Corporation. Students from Raja Soliman Science and Technology High School became the first graduating batch under the pilot initiative.

Over the course of four months, students gained practical knowledge and on-the-job training across Newport World Resorts’ global hotel brands Manila Marriott Hotel, Hotel Okura Manila, Hilton Manila, Sheraton Manila Hotel, and Holiday Inn Express Manila.

The impact of the program was reflected in the graduates' own stories. Batch Valedictorian Clarince Caranza reflected on how his experience deepened his appreciation for hospitality and service.

"During my internship at Sheraton Manila Hotel and Hilton Manila, something changed in me. For the first time, I truly found myself. Habang nag seserve ako ng guests, habang nakikipag-usap ako sa iba’t ibang tao, habang pagod na pagod pero masaya, doon ko napagtanto: this is the profession I want to pursue. Because service is not a small profession. In fact, it is one of the noblest professions," he shared.

This year, ALT expanded its programs with the launch of its Housekeeping NC II program in partnership with Holiday Inn Express Manila. The program welcomed its first batch of students in May to learn essential competencies such as room preparation, housekeeping services, and linen and laundry operations, aligned with industry standards. ALT also opened over 200 scholarship opportunities this year to make training more accessible. 

Classes are conducted at the Academy for Leisure and Tourism on the 2F Horizon Centre, Newport World Resorts, where learners are supported with modern training facilities, professional uniforms, and training kits. For more inquiries and enrollment assistance, contact admissions@academyforleisuretourism.com or call 0917 878 8295.

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Discover Newport World Resorts.

First established as the pioneer integrated resort in the Philippines in 2009, Newport World Resorts encompasses a newer and bigger world of epic experiences within the bustling Newport City community. It is a premier leisure and entertainment complex comprising two main wings, Newport Grand Wing and Newport Garden Wing that feature a wide array of gaming positions and an innovative EPIC REWARDS program for members.

Centrally located within a prime tourism spot, right across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, Newport World Resorts boasts of the highest hotel room key count in a single property with five global hotel brands: Hotel Okura Manila at Newport World Resorts and Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts, both recognized among MICHELIN Hotels, Sheraton Manila Hotel at Newport World Resorts, Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts, and Holiday Inn Express Manila Newport World Resorts. Four of its signature restaurants, CRU Steakhouse, Man Ho, Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill Philippines, and Yamazato, also earned a place in the prestigious MICHELIN Guide. The sprawling property features a wide range of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) venues, including a three-story convention center that houses the country’s largest hotel ballroom, the Marriott Grand Ballroom.

At Newport World Resorts, entertainment and lifestyle options abound. The award-winning Newport Performing Arts Theater seats over 1,700 audiences for live entertainment from plays and musicals to concerts and amazing performances. Likewise, the Newport Grand Wing’s The Grand Bar and Lounge and the Newport Garden Wing’s Bar 360 and El Calle Food and Music Hall provide nightly live entertainment for guests and patrons. The Newport Mall features global luxury brands and the state-of-the-art Newport Cinemas. Also within Newport City, are over 70 restaurants and dining outlets offering a diverse selection of local and global cuisine, prepared by top Filipino and international chefs.