On March 27th, students from the Hotel Management program at Saigontourist Hospitality College took part in a practical field trip to JW Marriott Saigon Hotel – one of the international standard hotels under Marriott International.

Photo: Hands-on experience – Broadening career perspectives
The program was honored to have the accompaniment and insights from:
Mr. Mark Van Der Wielen – General Manager of JW Marriott Saigon Hotel
Mr. Andy Nguyễn – Director of Rooms, JW Marriott Saigon Hotel
Mr. Đăng Trần – Training Manager, JW Marriott Saigon Hotel
Ms. Nguyễn Thị Hồng Loan – Lecturer, Front Office Department, Saigontourist Hospitality College

Our Saigontourist students had the opportunity to:
Listen to an introduction about Marriott International and JW Marriott Saigon Hotel
Take an on-site tour of the working environment at JW Marriott Saigon Hotel
Interact and hear career sharing from the hotel's leadership team about work experience and essential skills in the industry

In particular, the Q&A session – career orientation – provided valuable insights, helping students better understand the career development path in an international hotel environment.

Photo: Spreading inspiration – Ready for the future
More than just a tour, this field trip served as an opportunity for students to:
Reinforce what they have learned through real-world experience
Gain a clear understanding of 5-star service standards
More clearly define their future career path

The field trip to JW Marriott Saigon Hotel concluded with many memorable experiences, fueling students with further motivation to strive on their journey to mastering the hospitality industry.