Mary Ruth Sibal, CHP®, is a hospitality leader whose professional standing is strengthened by her Certified Hospitality Professional designation and her active membership in the Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Professionals. With a background in academe through roles at Our Lady of Fatima University in Quezon City and FEU Manila, she has long valued professional affiliation as a marker of credibility and lifelong growth. Now based in Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada, her CHP® credential reflects both her commitment to global hospitality standards and her drive to stay connected to a prestigious professional community even while working overseas.
Discovering ITHP
“I used to work for Our Lady of Fatime University in Quezon City and FEU Manila and I have colleagues from the HRM and Tourism Department who are also members of ITHP. I have always wanted to be part of this prestigious professional association so even if I am out of the country, I sought to become part of ITHP.”
Career Growth Through ITHP
“ITHP has contributed to enhancing my credentials and certifications, therefore helping me gain more recognition among peers and colleagues. Since being a member, I have been given the Certified Hospitality Professional Title which helped me become more distinguished in my field and it helped me to become one of the respected professionals in our town here in Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada.”
ITHP in Her Current Role
“As a Hotel General Manager, having that Certified Hospitality Professional title helped me to have an edge over the other managers in the hotel industry. It gives a certain distinction that conveys a specialization in hospitality operations. I truly feel that I have become more respected since having that title. My CHP Title serves as a proof of my competencies.”
Advice for Future Members
“Go for it! Take advantage of the opportunity to become a member of one of the most prestigious affiliations in Hospitality Industry. As a Hospitality professional, you have to constantly challenge yourself to improve and with an ITHP membership, you get that leverage you need to elevate your career. ITHP has webinars and other online learning events plus other sources of the latest trends and information in the hospitality industry through their affiliations.”