People working in the travel
business must frequently be on the road, sampling delicious food and taking
nice pictures. However, travel agents must also have deep passion for tourism.
Bich Hong has fostered her passion for tourism ever she enrolled in Tourism and
Hospitality at DTU. She participated in the 2013 Danang Hotel Receptionist
Contest organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. She came in
second and became one of eight finalists in the national contest to be held in
October in Hai Phong.
Bich Hong wins second prize in the 2013
Danang Hotel Receptionist Contest
Bich Hong was awarded a Certificate
of Merit by Danang for her performance. As a DTU student, she has actively
taken part in many DTU extra-curricular and volunteer activities, such as the
Green Summer, Blood Donation and Advising students for university entrance
exams. She has achieved the highest academic scores and is consistently at the
top of her D18DLK class.
She said: ”After researching information about tourism education at several
universities, I decided to enroll at DTU to pursue my career objectives and
dreams. Unlike other disciplines, Tourism and Hospitality graduates are
required to have a broad knowledge about social issues, professional skills,
the English language and geography. I am so happy to study at DTU where I have the
perfect opportunity to learn from experienced lecturers in a well-equipped
study environment. We are frequently given the chances to practice in big
hotels and resorts, which helps us have an overall view of the industry and career
opportunities on graduation.”
The 24 year-old student of Hotel and Restaurant
Management program has gained much practical experience from internships at big
hotels in Danang, including the Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Sunrise and Hoang Sa hotels.
This has provided Bich Hong with more opportunity to
enhance her professional skills for her future career. At DTU, she has gained
both professional knowledge and practical experience and her English and soft
skills were key factors in her achievement in the 2013 Danang Hotel
Receptionist Contest.
When they heard about her intention
to take part in the contest, DTU lecturers and the Hoang Sa Hotel staff
supported her enthusiastically and helped her prepare for her performance. At
the event, Bich Hong proved her talents impressively.“What would you do if an intoxicated person with an ID card and money
came into your hotel by mistake and wanted to book a room?“. Although that seems like a difficult
question that only a highly experienced person could answer, Bich Hong
satisfied the jury with her excellent responses, knowledge and talent and came
in second.
Returning from the contest, Bich Hong is
continuing her studies at DTU and her work at the Hoang Sa Hotel. Meanwhile,
she is already preparing herself for the National Hotel
Receptionist Contest 2013. Bich Hong
will be certainly be accompanied by many of her peers on her road to success.
(Board of
Website Editors)