The Dubai College of Tourism (DCT) now has a total of eight programs that have obtained accreditation from the world-renowned Institute of Hospitality across eight of its core certificate and diploma program that focus on culinary arts, tourism, and hospitality in general.
Enmerch Jim Marquez a 19-year-old Filipino and a DCT graduate, has always been fascinated with the process and intricacies of cooking from his father at a young age.
“When I was a kid, I saw my dad cooking something – the moment I tasted it, I asked him ‘How did you do this?” and he responded ‘Why don’t you start cooking?’ At that moment, I started cooking for my family and friends,” said Marquez.
Marquez studied the Certificate of Culinary Arts at Dubai College of Tourism and is among the many Filipinos, expat students and Emiratis in the said university who have started their paths in the field of hospitality for their future career.
“We are exploring new different flavors and textures from other countries and that makes us feel excited in every dish that we make. I know DCT will help me to focus more on one thing and that is cooking. They have more hands-on studies. They will help me to gain new knowledge and more skills in the future,” added Marquez.
Hospitality among Filipinos
Filipinos around the world are known for their sincere smiles and tender loving care – which is why many Pinoys are engaged in the field of tourism, events, culinary arts, and areas where their warm hospitality is exhibited.
Young Filipinos like Marquez can now bank on this innate Filipino trait as DCT, established by Dubai Government’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has received accreditation across eight core certificate and diploma programs from the prestigious and internationally renowned Institute of Hospitality.
DCT received accreditation for the following programs that Filipino parents can now choose for their children:
– Certificate in Culinary Arts;
– Certificate in Events;
– Certificate in Hospitality;
– Certificate in Tourism;
– Diploma in Culinary Arts;
– Diploma in Events Management;
– Diploma in Hospitality Management and;
– Diploma in Tourism Management
The London-based Institute of Hospitality is known as an international membership organisation of professionals based in over 100 countries and representing all sectors of the industry, from hotels and food service to leisure, tourism and academia. It also functions as a recognised international body in the field of Accreditation and Endorsement for hospitality, leisure and tourism programmes of learning, and is known for its rigorous evaluation of educational programmes to ensure they meet accepted international standards
Fulfilling dreams
Essa Bin Hadher, General Manager of DCT states that the accreditation received from the Institute of Hospitality affirms the educational institution’s drive to further each of their student’s capabilities in various fields.
“Dubai College of Tourism is proud to receive this globally recognised accreditation from the Institute of Hospitality. It is testament to the integrity of our international standards across curriculum and faculty and allows us to provide students with the highest quality and relevant training that helps them achieve their academic goals, as well as enabling us to meet the needs of the industry. Gaining accreditation by such a prestigious professional body is also a recognition of DCT’s commitment to continuously strive for excellence to ensure that our graduates are even more readily welcomed by employers in the tourism sector.”
Marquez is optimistic that his parents have chosen a dependable institution that will empower him to create delicious dishes that will make people smile.
“Dreaming of cooking not for something, but for someone who can smile from my dish and from what I cook. We will know step by step process so the next in the future that we are in that operation we exactly know what to do,” said Marquez.
With many students in Dubai having recently received exam results which may determine where they attend college, DCT aims to support potential students who are interested in pursuing a tourism-related career. The College looks at each student individually and holistically and not just at testing results and has a range of scholarships and awards available for the new academic year commencing 13th September.
Details of the 2020 Scholarships Programme are available at https://dct.ac.ae/about-dct/fees-and-scholarships/ DCT is also conducting Open Days by appointment for students and parents interested in seeking more information. For details visit https://dct.ac.ae/admissions/dct-open-days/
