AN OFFICIAL of the Far Eastern University was recognized by the Department of Tourism CALABARZON for his outstanding support as a tourism expert.

Dr. Harold Bueno, Dean of the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, received a plaque of recognition during the Tourism Excellence Awards by DOT-CALABARZON last month.

Citing DOT, the recognition acknowledges Dr. Bueno’s outstanding support of various tourism human capital development programs of the DOT in CALABARZON.

FEU said Bueno’s expertise in promoting food sustainability and the application of the farm-to-table concept in utilizing community resources to boost local and community-based tourism played a significant role in securing the recognition.

“This commitment to sustainable tourism practices has positively impacted the skills of the local community,” the university said.

“By emphasizing the importance of locally available resources and sustainable agricultural practices, he has helped enhance the culinary experience for tourists,” it added.