Students majoring in Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management under the international joint program between the International School – Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-IS) and Troy University (USA) had the opportunity to engage and learn from an international guest speaker within the framework of the Hospitality Management course.
The guest speaker, Louis Hoang – Assistant Front Office Manager at Sofitel Wentworth Sydney, shared practical insights into Front Office operations, the working environment of a five-star international hotel, as well as his professional journey and life in Australia.

Louis Hoang, Assistant Front Office Manager at Sofitel Wentworth Sydney, sharing with students.
The session enabled students to effectively connect classroom theory with real-world practices in the international hotel industry, particularly in the context of globalization and workforce mobility in hospitality.
With the spirit of learning from practice and professional experience, the discussion took place in an open and dynamic atmosphere, encouraging students to ask questions, share personal career aspirations, and gain authentic perspectives on international career opportunities in the hotel industry.

VNU-IS Lecturer presenting a souvenir to the guest speaker.
The guest speaker activity in the Hospitality Management course continues to affirm VNU-IS’s educational orientation: bridging theory and practice, enhancing international learning experiences, and equipping students with a modern professional mindset to confidently integrate into the global working environment.


