Author Archives: Australian Hospitality Alumni Network Vietnam (AHA Vietnam)

Meet the Community Leader: Alex Nguyen – It’s time for me to return the favor!

Australian Hospitality Alumni Network is pleased to welcome Nguyen The Dai Duong (Alex) as our newest community leader. Recently, Alex graduated with a Master’s Degree in International Hotel Management from Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School. He is also an alumnus of RMIT University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. Coming back to Vietnam after graduation, Alex is currently the Front Office Supervisor at Intercontinental Saigon.

World Tourism Day 2021: Tourism for Inclusive Growth

UNWTO has therefore designated World Tourism Day 2021 as a day to focus on Tourism for Inclusive Growth. This is an opportunity to look beyond tourism statistics and acknowledge that, behind every number, there is a person. UNWTO invites its Member States, as well as non-members, sister UN agencies, businesses and individuals to celebrate tourism’s unique ability to ensure that nobody is left behind as the world begins to open up again and look to the future.

Accor joins global sustainability network, the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Accor, a world leading hospitality group with more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries, today joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, a global organization that brings together engaged hospitality companies and uses the industry’s collective power to address and tackle key challenges affecting the planet and its people.

New South Wales: Pilot plan to return international students

A pilot plan that will see the phased return of fully vaccinated international students to NSW has been given the green light by the Commonwealth Government, with the first flight touching down by the end of this year.

Da Lat – The City of Eternal Spring

Hidden away in the Central Highlands, Đà Lạt plays the cooler cousin to Vietnam’s seaside destinations. Famous for its countryside charm, Đà Lạt draws couples, wellness seekers and outdoor enthusiasts. This mountain resort town was once a summer getaway for the French, who left their mark in the European-inspired architecture and countless lakes. Đà Lạt’s main lake is the centre of the action, but amazing natural wonders await in the hills all around.

Industry Vet Launches International Hospitality Women’s Day

International Hospitality Women’s Day is a special recognition day created to help celebrate the achievements of women and a massive call to action in the hospitality industry on an international stage. On a global level, the industry should tune into this extraordinary day as an opportunity to provide the support for professional advancement of women to become effective leaders.    

An introduction to sustainable travel in Vietnam

Tourism is a great asset. It creates jobs and income, broadens perspectives on other cultures, and benefits economies, including ethnic minorities and small businesses. It all sounds swell, doesn’t it? But if that’s true, where do the calls for responsible travel or sustainable tourism come from? And what do these terms mean? Read on for a simple introduction to what it means to travel sustainably and how to get started.