New World Saigon Hotel & HSU Join Forces to Boost Student Career Paths

By blending academic knowledge with practical experience, Hoa Sen University is bringing classroom lessons to life through partnerships with leading service, tourism, and hospitality companies. Recently, third-year Hotel Management students explored the professional world during a hands-on Hotel Tour at New World Saigon Hotel, marking a key step in connecting academic learning with industry practice.

Strengthening the lasting partnership between HSU and New World Saigon Hotel

Marking a new chapter in collaboration, Hoa Sen University (HSU) and New World Saigon Hotel formalized their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was signed by Ms. Le Au Ngan Anh, M.Sc., Vice Dean of the Faculty of Hospitality Management, on behalf of HSU, together with Mr. Nicklas Wagner, General Manager of New World Saigon Hotel.

The ceremony highlights a shared commitment to developing a practical training environment that aligns with labor market demands, while providing HSU students with expanded internships and work opportunities in world-class hotel environments.

More than a decade of nurturing young talent through partnership

For over a decade, the Faculty of Hospitality Management at HSU has cherished the strong partnership and dedicated support of New World Saigon Hotel in student training and development. In addition to supporting academic initiatives and career pathways, the hotel offers students invaluable firsthand experience in professional environments and opportunities to learn from seasoned industry leaders.

By fostering this collaboration, a sustainable education-industry ecosystem emerges, preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and professionalism essential for the workplace.

Learning to operate a 5-star hotel in line with global standards

During the tour, HSU students had a chance to explore the elegant spaces of New World Saigon Hotel, from its 533 modern rooms and contemporary apartments to its top-tier sports, entertainment, and dining facilities.

In particular, students taking the Sales Coach course received hands-on exposure to business operations, sales management, and customer service in a world-class hospitality setting.
These hands-on experiences help students better understand the professional operational processes of a hotel belonging to the Rosewood Hotel Group, a leading global hotel and lifestyle management group.

Connecting the learning with practical applications

Through tours, partnership agreements, and business networking programs, HSU reinforces its student-focused training approach, prioritizing hands-on experience and professional skills.
Through immersive experiences and strategic collaborations, students develop essential competencies and the professional mindset required to succeed in the global hospitality landscape.