2023 SUMMER INTERNSHIP

FOR STUDENTS IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

AT THE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (CSE)

The curriculum of bachelor degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management provides students various practice-based contents as an important part of studies through the internship program each summer. This is a unique opportunity for student to apply knowledge and skills learned in a practical situation. During June of 2022, Tourism and Hospitality Management students were required to complete the following tourism work experience:

14-day internship at hotels and resorts in Cantho city aimed to train students to work in a luxury tourism environment and eco-friendly accommodation. These hotels and resorts provide students with trainings in operation departments such as front office, food & beverage, kitchen, housekeeping, entertainment services, etc.

Students in their internship at hotels and resorts

Students oriented and trained through the hotel premises within the first day

The experience of working in various departments of the lodging’s operations

At the field trip to Lua Nep Resort & Restaurant, Cần Thơ Eco Resort, students were introduced about hospitality industry and sustainable development.

Students and team building activities in the field trip

Visiting Hung Kings’ Temple, students explored unique architecture and commemorated the story of Vietnamese origins

The students at Hung Kings’ Temple

Especially, groups of 5-7 students were required to do a project-based learning. In this project, they had to analyze travellers’ need and evaluate attractions, amenities, accessibility, destination image, and the value of cost of a specific tourism destination in the Mekong River Delta. Then, they started to design a one-day tour program and work on its promotional materials such as brochure, flyer, etc. This provided students with a range of ideas and information they could use to attract potential customers. Finally, a “mini tourism trade show” was organized. Each student group brought their one-day tour program, introduced and “sold” to all audiences including students, instructors, and travel experts.

Discussions among students, instructors, and travel experts

Overview of “travel trade show” designed by Tourism & Hospitality Management students