The hospitality and tourism industry is critical in national economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development, particularly in the Philippines. As a growing sector, it requires a competent workforce aligned with rapidly evolving market demands. Alumni’s career outcomes indicate how well higher education institutions prepare students for this dynamic field. Despite the sector’s importance, there is a lack of empirical data on employment outcomes among alumni of hospitality and tourism programs, particularly from private higher education institutions in Pampanga. Existing studies seldom explore how employability skills and academic preparation influence alumni career paths, resulting in a lack of insight to guide curricular reforms and industryaligned training. This study aims to track the employment outcomes and career trajectories of hospitality and tourism alumni from 2020 to 2024 at a private higher education institution in Pampanga. Specifically, it examines the relationship between academic preparation, employability skills, and job placement. A quantitative descriptive research design was employed to examine the career paths of hospitality and tourism alumni from a private higher education institution in Pampanga. The survey gathered data on demographics, employment status, industry alignment, employability skills, and perceived relevance of academic preparation. Stratified random sampling ensured proportional representation, and the results were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics to determine key trends and correlations. Findings reveal that a majority of hospitality and tourism alumni are currently employed, but not all within the hospitality and tourism sector. Several alumni shifted to other fields. Those with relevant internship experience and stronger academic preparation were more likely to hold positions aligned with their degree and reported greater career satisfaction. Findings also showed that the majority of alumni have rank-and-file employment in industry-related occupations, mostly in the food and beverage and hotel accommodations sectors. The results demonstrated that the academic preparation and employability skills acquired were highly relevant and had a major impact on the alumni’s success in obtaining work. In order to improve alumni’ professional development and the university’s connection with business demands, the report suggests boosting alumni monitoring systems, integrating industry certifications, and promoting lifelong learning. These efforts can help private higher education institutions solidify their reputation as a leading institution in hospitality and tourism education, ensuring that their alumni are equipped for long-term success in the workforce.