PRESS RELEASE: Building Skills for the Future of Hospitality through CCA Connect 2026 Experiences
Hospitality is an industry shaped by people, thoughtful service, and the pursuit of meaningful guest experiences. As expectations continue to evolve, ongoing learning remains an important part of developing the skills and perspectives needed to thrive in the field.
Through CCA Connect 2026, CCA Manila continues to create opportunities for hospitality professionals and aspiring practitioners to learn from industry experts, exchange perspectives, and deepen their understanding of the craft.
Presented by the team behind established hospitality names such as Antonio’s Fine Dining, Hapag & Aya, Toma Toma, and Origine, the upcoming programs explore three key areas of hospitality practice: people management, Filipino hospitality, and bartending.
CCA Connect 2026: Upcoming Learning Experiences
The upcoming sessions cover team management, guest experience, and beverage service, offering different perspectives on the skills that support a dynamic hospitality career.
HR for Non-HR Managers Bootcamp
With RL Garcia of Brittany Hotels
October 22–23, 2026
Effective hospitality management begins with understanding people. For supervisors and managers, this often means navigating employee concerns, applying workplace policies, and creating an environment where teams can work well together.
This bootcamp introduces practical human resources fundamentals for managers without a formal HR background. It is particularly relevant to hospitality professionals taking on leadership responsibilities and those preparing for supervisory roles.
Individual rate: ₱25,000 per person
Team rate: ₱40,000 for two participants
REGISTER / LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/ccaconnecthr
The New Breed of Filipino Hospitality
With Isabel Lozano of Decorum by MIL
October 28 and November 4, 11, and 18, 2026
Hospitality extends beyond attentive service. The environment, atmosphere, and details that shape a guest’s experience also contribute to how a restaurant or hospitality establishment is remembered.
This program explores the relationship between thoughtful design, service refinement, and the five senses in creating more considered guest experiences. It is suited to restaurant managers, front-of-house professionals, training supervisors, and students interested in the evolving practice of Filipino hospitality.
Individual rate: ₱30,000
Team rate: ₱50,000 for two participants
REGISTER / LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/ccaconnectservice
Spirit & Service: An Immersion in Bartending
With Arcadius Rybak of Toma Toma
November 9–12, 2026
Beyond preparing drinks, bartending involves communicating with guests, understanding beverages, and contributing to the overall experience.
This immersion explores the foundations and nuances of bartending, from technique and beverage knowledge to service and storytelling. It offers an opportunity for working bartenders, aspiring beverage professionals, hospitality students, and enthusiasts to gain a broader perspective on the profession.
Individual rate: ₱30,000 per person
REGISTER / LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/ccaconnectservice
Continuing to Learn, Connect, and Grow
The hospitality industry offers many paths for professional development, each requiring a combination of practical skills, industry knowledge, and a willingness to keep learning. Experiences such as CCA Connect provide opportunities to explore these disciplines, learn from practitioners, and gain perspectives that can be applied in the workplace or carried into a future career.
Alumni rates and additional corporate group discounts are available.
For inquiries, email connect@cca-manila.edu.ph.
To explore the upcoming programs and find an experience aligned with your interests or professional goals, visit the registration links above.
