Empowering Women of Tomohon for Sustainable Tourism: Politeknik Pariwisata Bali and the Tomohon City Tourism Office Collaborate to Enhance Human Resource Quality
Tomohon, October 26, 2024 – The Collaborative Community Service (PKM) activity organized by Politeknik Pariwisata Bali in collaboration with the Tomohon City Tourism Office officially began today. With the theme "Human Resource Capacity Development in Hospitality to Support Sustainable Tourism Management in Tomohon City," this event aims to enhance the quality of human resources (HR) in the tourism sector while supporting the empowerment of local women as agents of change in the development of sustainable tourism.
The opening ceremony was marked by a speech from the Head of the Tomohon City Tourism Office, Mr. Judisthira A.K. Siwu, who emphasized the importance of improving HR quality to support the advancement of sustainable tourism in Tomohon. "With the right skills and knowledge, tourism industry players, especially women, will be able to provide the best services and attract more tourists to Tomohon," he said.
A speech was also delivered by Mr. I Made Rumadana, Head of the Hospitality Department at Politeknik Pariwisata Bali, representing the Director of Politeknik Pariwisata Bali. In his remarks, Mr. Rumadana stated that this event is a form of Poltekpar Bali's commitment to supporting the development of tourism in Tomohon City through HR quality enhancement. "We hope that through this event, participants can apply the skills they have learned to support the growth of sustainable tourism in Tomohon. We are also proud that the majority of participants are women, demonstrating strong support for women's empowerment in the tourism sector," he emphasized.
This event is attended by 100 participants, consisting of 70 members of the public active in the tourism service sector and 30 civil servants (ASN). The majority of participants are women who manage homestays, culinary businesses, and other hospitality-related fields. Their active participation is a tangible manifestation of efforts to empower women in advancing the sustainable tourism sector in Tomohon.
The event will run for three days, from October 24 to 26, 2024, at the Amaris Hotel in Manado. On the first day, participants received training in Mixology and the preparation of American and Indonesian Breakfasts. The training was led by the team from the Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts programs at Politeknik Pariwisata Bali, providing practical skills in drink mixing and breakfast presentation according to both international and local standards.
The second day will focus on room service aspects, including techniques for making beds, handling check-ins/check-outs, and reservation management. These skills are crucial for homestay managers and other accommodation providers to offer more professional services. In addition, participants will be provided with knowledge of accommodation and food & beverage accounting, which will assist them in managing the financial aspects of their tourism businesses. On the third day, the training will focus on hospitality marketing strategies and entrepreneurship. Participants will learn how to increase the visibility of their businesses through effective marketing strategies and gain insights into managing small and medium enterprises in the food and beverage sector, as well as in accommodation.
Through this event, Politeknik Pariwisata Bali aims not only to improve the technical skills of the participants but also to provide full support for the empowerment of women in the tourism sector. With enhanced hospitality skills, the women participants are expected to make a significant contribution to local economic growth and become key pillars in realizing sustainable tourism in Tomohon. Empowering women is a strategic step toward creating an inclusive tourism industry, where women can play an active role in all aspects of tourism management.
The opening ceremony was marked by a speech from the Head of the Tomohon City Tourism Office, Mr. Judisthira A.K. Siwu, who emphasized the importance of improving HR quality to support the advancement of sustainable tourism in Tomohon. "With the right skills and knowledge, tourism industry players, especially women, will be able to provide the best services and attract more tourists to Tomohon," he said.
A speech was also delivered by Mr. I Made Rumadana, Head of the Hospitality Department at Politeknik Pariwisata Bali, representing the Director of Politeknik Pariwisata Bali. In his remarks, Mr. Rumadana stated that this event is a form of Poltekpar Bali's commitment to supporting the development of tourism in Tomohon City through HR quality enhancement. "We hope that through this event, participants can apply the skills they have learned to support the growth of sustainable tourism in Tomohon. We are also proud that the majority of participants are women, demonstrating strong support for women's empowerment in the tourism sector," he emphasized.
This event is attended by 100 participants, consisting of 70 members of the public active in the tourism service sector and 30 civil servants (ASN). The majority of participants are women who manage homestays, culinary businesses, and other hospitality-related fields. Their active participation is a tangible manifestation of efforts to empower women in advancing the sustainable tourism sector in Tomohon.
The event will run for three days, from October 24 to 26, 2024, at the Amaris Hotel in Manado. On the first day, participants received training in Mixology and the preparation of American and Indonesian Breakfasts. The training was led by the team from the Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts programs at Politeknik Pariwisata Bali, providing practical skills in drink mixing and breakfast presentation according to both international and local standards.
The second day will focus on room service aspects, including techniques for making beds, handling check-ins/check-outs, and reservation management. These skills are crucial for homestay managers and other accommodation providers to offer more professional services. In addition, participants will be provided with knowledge of accommodation and food & beverage accounting, which will assist them in managing the financial aspects of their tourism businesses. On the third day, the training will focus on hospitality marketing strategies and entrepreneurship. Participants will learn how to increase the visibility of their businesses through effective marketing strategies and gain insights into managing small and medium enterprises in the food and beverage sector, as well as in accommodation.
Through this event, Politeknik Pariwisata Bali aims not only to improve the technical skills of the participants but also to provide full support for the empowerment of women in the tourism sector. With enhanced hospitality skills, the women participants are expected to make a significant contribution to local economic growth and become key pillars in realizing sustainable tourism in Tomohon. Empowering women is a strategic step toward creating an inclusive tourism industry, where women can play an active role in all aspects of tourism management.
