{"id":5809,"date":"2025-08-18T10:44:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T03:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/dl\/?p=5809"},"modified":"2025-11-07T10:02:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T03:02:54","slug":"i-hotelier-2025-future-hospitality-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/dl\/en\/i-hotelier-2025-future-hospitality-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"I-Hotelier 2025: The Academic Playground for Future Hospitality Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The I-Hotelier 2025 concluded with an emotional Final Gala Night, celebrating over two months of training, competition, and remarkable achievements by talented faces in the Hotel Management program<\/a>. Under \u201cThe Mind GEM\u201d theme, the competition symbolized a journey of refining and polishing raw \u201cgems\u201d, nurturing a new generation of elite professionals ready to lead Viet Nam\u2019s Tourism and Hospitality industry into a new era.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HSU Students\u2019 Years of Excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over the past two decades, I-Hotelier has transformed from a small-scale initiative into one of the nation\u2019s most prestigious academic competitions<\/strong> in Hospitality and Restaurant Management<\/strong>. Initiated and run by the Faculty of Hospitality students since 2018, the competition has become a springboard for passionate youth<\/strong>, those who may begin with hesitation but move forward with courage and determination to realize their dreams in the hospitality industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I-Hotelier run by the Faculty of Hospitality students<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Over 17 years, I-Hotelier has been more than just a competition; it is a journey of pride and growth across generations<\/strong>, reflecting the creativity, professionalism, and fearless individuality<\/strong> of HSU students. By taking charge of every stage, from planning and fundraising to contestant coordination and event management, students have gained invaluable experience, growing as \u201ctrue professionals\u201d in practice. Featuring nearly 30 judges from leading enterprises and held at the luxurious New World Saigon Hotel<\/strong>, I-Hotelier 2025 once again set the stage for excellence, raising the bar and embracing international standards for the future hospitality leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I-Hotelier 2025 \u2013 The Mind GEM: Intelligence and Professional Courage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cMind GEM\u201d theme reflects a deep dual meaning: \u201cMind\u201d embodies intelligence and professional spirit, while \u201cGEM\u201d represents untapped potential, the raw stones that shine only after being polished through learning and practice. The competition drew talented contestants from top universities across Viet Nam, including the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNUHCM), University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Ton Duc Thang University, and Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City,…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I-Hotelier 2025 with the \u201cThe Mind GEM\u201d theme<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A key feature of I-Hotelier 2025 is its emphasis on learning through practical experience. Across every stage of the competition, contestants gained valuable real-world experience through training and evaluation in professional hotel environments, such as New World Saigon, The Reverie Saigon, and Mai House Saigon. It created ideal opportunities for students to refine their professionalism, strengthen their service mindset, and enhance their adaptability in industry settings. During the contest, contestants went through three rigorous rounds of challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n