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SPOOKTACULAR 4.0: Light through the Dark

About the event

SPOOKTACULAR 4.0: Light through the Dark is a one-day seminar designed for students pursuing Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management in Arellano University - Andres Bonifacio Campus. This event aims to give spotlight on the often overlooked but culturally and historically rich abandoned places in the Philippines that hold significant potential as tourist attractions in the future or even now.

This webinar offers essential knowledge to BS Tourism Management students through a comprehensive exploration of dark tourism sites in the Philippines and its contribution in the industry. By focusing on abandoned places, the event underscores the importance of preserving historical heritage while also highlighting the economic benefits it can bring to society. This not only equips students with knowledge but also inspires them to contribute to the sustainable development of different heritages. By highlighting the importance of these sites, the seminar seeks to educate future tourism professionals on the value of dark tourism, its preservation, and its economic impacts.

ACTIVITY RESOURCE SPEAKERS

SPOOKPERSON 1
Topic: Enlightenment on the Significance of Dark Tourism

MS. LEA MARIE A. POLIQUIT, MAEd
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM HEADEASTERN SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY

Lea Marie A. Poliquit, LPT, CTP, CHIA, MAED, is an accomplished educator in tourism and hospitality management, holding a Bachelor’s in Tourism from Centro Escolar University and a Master’s in Educational Management from National Teachers College. With extensive teaching experience at institutions like Our Lady of Fatima University and Eastern Samar State University, where she currently serves as HM Program Head, she is committed to enhancing student potential through diverse, hands-on, and engaging teaching methods

A Licensed Professional Teacher and Certified Tourism Professional, she also holds a Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics. Recognized as the "Most Outstanding and Inspiring Tourism Educator of the Year" in 2022, Lea is an active member of several industry associations, including the Alliance Hospitality and Tourism Movers of the Philippines.

Her expertise has led her to conduct workshops and seminars on local tour guiding, customer service, and ASEAN integration. As a dedicated professional, she continually contributes to the field of tourism education, inspiring future leaders with her commitment to research, academic excellence, and industry engagement.

SPOOKPERSON 2
Topic: Etiquettes in Guiding and Visiting Dark Tourism Destinations

MR. STEPHEN JOHN AGBAYANI-PAMORADA
THE HERITAGE COLLECTIVES / NILAD COMMUNITY

Stephen John Pamorada is a heritage consultant, resource speaker, and entrepreneur. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philippine Studies, major in Filipino in Mass Media at De La Salle University. Among his involvements in the cultural sector in the Philippines for over a decade include serving as the Head of the Philippine Registry of Cultural Property (PRECUP) under the National Commission for Culture and the Arts from 2015-2021, and the President of the Heritage Conservation Society-Youth from 2014-2016.

Pamorada is an advocate of cultural heritage preservation, primarily involved in the revival efforts of some historic neighborhoods in the city of Manila, namely, Escolta, Quiapo, Binondo, and San Nicolas. He currently leads the start-up consulting agency called The Heritage Collective which initiates projects, ventures, and experiences for the love of Philippine heritage.

SPECIAL MESSAGE SPEAKER

SPECIAL MESSAGEHarnessing the Relevance of Dark Tourism in the Industry's Innovation and Strategies

DR. PHILIP R. STONE, PhD MA BAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR INSTITUTION OF DARK TOURISM RESEARCH,UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE (UCLan)

Dr Philip Stone is founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Dark Tourism Research (iDTR). The iDTR, established in 2012, is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for dark tourism scholarship based at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), Preston, UK. Dr. Stone's recent publications, including "The Future of Dark Tourism: Enlightening New Horizons" (2024) and "Children, Young People and Dark Tourism" (2023), shed light on emerging trends in this captivating field. He has also contributed to the understanding of digital dark tourism and the allure of ghostly urban spaces like Salem, USA, as explored in his work, "Revenant."

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