Nicole Bethany O. Arceo, BS Tourism Management student from Southville International School & Colleges, is awarded with the prestigious Best E-Oral Presentation at the 11th GoGreen Summit 2024 sponsored by BioLeagues held in Bali, Indonesia. Her winning research, “The Impact of Traffic Congestion on Tourist Behavior among Foreign Tourists in the City of Manila, Philippines,” gained recognition for its innovative approach to understanding the intersection of urban traffic challenges and tourism dynamics.

The annual GoGreen Summit, was held to promote sustainability and green initiatives, highlighted the work of promising researchers from around the globe. Arceo’s research caught the attention of the panel with its practical implications on tourism and city planning. Through her study, she aimed to explore how traffic congestion in Manila affects the decision-making, experience, and behavior of foreign tourists, offering insights that could influence future urban and tourism policies.

Arceo’s achievement not only reflects her commitment to academic excellence but also underscores the quality of research coming from Southville International School & Colleges. Her work is seen as a testament to the robust Research Agenda of the institution, supported by the guidance of its dedicated research office. This win is a proud moment, signaling that social science researchers from the Philippines are now at par with international standards in applied research.

With the recognition at the GoGreen Summit, Arceo has set an inspiring example for young scholars in the Philippines and abroad, proving that research in social sciences can have a significant impact on global issues such as urban congestion and sustainable tourism.

Congratulations, Nicole Bethany O. Arceo and co-author (Arianne Gjale Macabuag) for bringing this honor to the Philippines and Southville International School & Colleges! Your collective effort continue to inspire others to think critically and creatively about solutions for a sustainable future.