INTL_Hospitality University brochure

VOICES FROM ASIA ON A HOSPITALITY UNIVERSITY IN KITAKYUSHU

Photo: Wisteria shelf in Kawachi Wisteria Garden, Kitakyushu, Japan.

Great Opportunity for Chinese Hospitality Students One of the things in need in economically surging countries such as those in Southeast Asia is human resources in the area of hospitality. NPO Asia Environmental Technology Promotion Institute (AEC) has long cooperated with China and Southeast Asian countries to help them accelerate economic development and environmental preservation strategies. This time the institution embarks on a plan for establishing a hospitality university which I believe will contribute not only to improving hospitality education in Asia, but also achieving the lofty mission of uniting young people in Asia. At this moment, considering the global environment around us, it might be hard to work with my country for the project including financial support and student recruitment.

“To see the world is the main reason why the tourism & hospitality sector attracts people to choose their suitable career and advance. Studying for tourism and hospitality isn’t just about travel, you can learn transferable and valuable skills such as marketing, finance, cultural awareness, skills that are important and highly required in other industries. Japan is a wonderful country to visit, I’m tempted by sushi, technology, anime,.. and all great vibes that Japan could bring. ‘’Omotenashi’’ is the term when it comes to Japanese hospitality, ‘’Omote’’ means public face and ‘’nashi’’ means nothing so in combination it is honest, no hiding, no pretending and to know about the term already given you the first lesson in hospitality- to take down your ego and provide the best service you could to make the guests feel welcomed. I would love to learn so much more in Japan.” “I am a student from Myanmar and hope to work in the hotel industry in the future. I want to study in Japan, one of the most developed countries in Asia, which is focusing on the growth of the tourism industry as a national policy to learn the knowledge and skills necessary for this in a full-fledged hospitality course at a university. I heard that a world-class university in the progressive United States would be established in Japan. If a university specializing in studying the field of hospitality is established, it will be an excellent opportunity for Myanmar students, including myself, who aspire to work in the tourism industry. It made me feel much more motivated to study in Japan.”

Công Thành 23, from Vietnam

However, with the City of Kitakyushu as a possible campus site, geographically and historically close to China, AET recognizes the enormous potential of admitting Chinese students as well as other Asians. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to study globally renowned U.S. hospitality courses while experiencing life in Japan, the country of hospitality. There will be many students wishing to come to Japan to join the courses. I would be delighted to assist in recruiting and selecting talented young Chinese people.

Myat Eaindray Nye

Hong Chong En - Special-appointment Staff Correspondent, Shanghai Wen Huì Bao