[1] Established in 2011, ITHM teaches theory and practice in hospitality and tourism management aligned with international standards.

[4] In the 2000s,[5] FEU offered a Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Tourism Management under the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance.

The Institute formally opened at the second semester of SY 2010–2011 with Reymund Mercado as its first dean.

ITHM is housed within the Alfredo Reyes Hall, with purpose-designed professional standard kitchen, dining facilities, bar and demonstration rooms.

[9] It serves as a training ground for the students, with a facility for food service and management.