Donna Mae Ocmeja

SPENDING CHRISTMAS IN A NEW CULTURAL SETTING IS DEFINITELY A UNIQUE, MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE. IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS AND CELEBRATIONS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, WE HAVE SOME USEFUL INSIGHTS FOR YOU!

 

Traditional Christmas in Indonesia

As one of the countries that embrace diverse cultural practices, some areas in Indonesia observe unique Christmas traditions such as performing a Wayang Kulit Show (leather shadow puppet) in Yogyakarta which represents the birth of Jesus. In Bali, the residents decorate the city with colorful street ornaments made of bamboo called Penjors. The most recent tradition is the Lovely December Festival where they showcase cultural performances and delightful cuisine of Toraja. These are some of the traditions that travelers can enjoy immersing in during the holidays  in Indonesia.

 

Vibrant Holiday Celebrations in Thailand

Christmas season is the time of the year where hotels and restaurants in Bangkok are at maximum occupancy. Travelers tour the city decorated with dazzling lights and vibrant Christmas displays. There are many events that take place that is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike, from popular gala buffet dinners at hotels, floating restaurants, party boats, and to nightly live concerts. In fact, last year, Thailand received 3.85 million tourists from all over the world during the holiday season!

 

Month-long Yuletide Season in the Philippines

Philippines is known to celebrate the longest Christmas season. In fact, Christmas carols can be heard as early as September! Foreign and local spectators travel to the “Christmas Capital of the Philippines” – San Fernando, Pampanga, to experience the lively and colorful Giant Lantern Festival, an annual-lantern making contest parading 20 feet high giant lanterns decorated with glittering and dancing lights. There are also popular Christmas delicacies tourists can try such as bibingka (soft rice cake), puto bumbong (purple-colored rice cake), and lechon (whole-roasted skewed pig).

 

Festive Christmas gatherings in Vietnam

Christmas is considered a huge event in Vietnam, not only for the locals but also for foreign travelers that spend their holidays in this vibrant country. Hanoi is one of the best places to enjoy Christmas, thanks to its pleasant weather and the city’s festive atmosphere. The whole city is decorated with twinkling lights and beautiful decorations that make you feel at home. While in the city, tourists can immerse in the Vietnamese culture by watching various folk performances in Hanoi Walking Streets, enjoying music shows and parties, and trying popular street foods in the market.

 

 

If you want to experience Southeast Asia this upcoming holidays or at any time of the year, we can definitely help you!

We at RMC offer Internship and Management Training opportunities to young Hospitality professionals worldwide who want to gain a work-travel experience in Asia! Our three (3) programs – Work & Travel Asia, Hospitality Internship Asia, and Management Training Asia – are perfect for those who are seeking for quality training experience abroad!

Welcome the festive season in a different cultural setting!  We still have a wide-array of Work & Travel Asia opportunities for December 2019 and January 2020.  Send your CV/Resume to apply@rmcasia.org now!

For more information about our Educational Travel Programs, visit our website now at www.educationaltravelasia.org.

ARE YOU ON THE LOOKOUT FOR A WORK-TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY? WE PRESENT TO YOU SOME HOSPITALITY TRAINEESHIP AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WHICH ARE CURRENTLY DEMANDED BY OUR HOST ORGANIZATIONS IN THAILAND, VIETNAM, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, AND THE MALDIVES!

 

Food and Beverage Internship – A luxury hotel located in Phuket, Thailand is looking for interns who can support in the operations of their F&B Department. If you are looking for a work-travel experience in Southeast Asia, this opportunity is for you.

Destination: Phuket, Thailand

Program: Work Travel Asia (WTA)

Duration: 4 months

Responsibilities: 1) assist in all F&B operations (e.g., receive orders & serve customer requests, conduct inventory of supplies, and keep service area clean); 2) understand and familiarize the food & beverage menu content; 3) follow hotel policies & service standards; 4) perform other related duties under supervision of training manager; 5) support other departments when necessary

Basic requirements:  1) at least 18 years old; 2) enrolled undergraduate student (any major of study); 3) conversational English; 4) willing & able to work abroad; 5) passion for all areas of F&B Services and Hospitality in general

 

Front Office Internship – Be a Sales & Revenue Intern at a high-end resort in Bali, Indonesia. If you want to experience high-end hospitality internship in a fabulous Asian destination, grab this opportunity now!

Destination: Bali, Indonesia

Program: Work Travel Asia (WTA)

Duration: 3-5 months

Responsibilities: 1) assist in all Front Office operations (e.g., perform check-in\ out procedures, respond to customer queries via phone/email, and accommodate guests professionally); 2) understand & familiarize all the hotel room categories, rates, packages, and promotions; 3) follow hotel policies & service standards; 4) perform other related duties under supervision of training manager; 5) support other departments when necessary

Basic requirements:  1) at least 18 years old; 2) enrolled undergraduate student (any major of study); 3) conversational English; 4) willing & able to work abroad; 5) passion for all areas of Front Office Services and Hospitality in general

 

Bar Internship – A Host Company in Vietnam is looking for young professionals who are interested to work in a hotel bar. If you are looking for a quality Hospitality internship experience in a 5-star hotel, this opportunity is perfect!

Destination: Phu Quoc, Vietnam

Program: Hospitality Internship Asia (HIA)

Duration: 6-12 months

Responsibilities: 1) assist in all Bar operations (e.g., negotiate with supplier, conduct inventory of supplies, and take customer orders); 2) have full knowledge of beverage lists & menu items; 3) follow hotel policies & service standards; 4) perform other related duties under supervision of training manager; 5) support other departments when necessary

Basic requirements:  1) at least 18 years old; 2) enrolled undergraduate student or recent graduate 3) conversational English; 4) willing & able to work abroad; 5) passion for all areas of F&B Services and/or Hospitality

 

Banqueting Internship – Young and talented Hospitality enthusiasts are needed in a luxury hotel at Malaysia. Experience hands-on Banqueting training in a stunning Southeast Asian destination now!

Destination: Penang, Malaysia

Program: Hospitality Internship Asia (HIA)

Duration: 6-12 months

Responsibilities: 1) assist in all Banqueting operations (e.g., set up table for events and serve foods and drinks to guests); 2) have full knowledge of food & beverage menu content; 3) follow hotel policies & service standards; 4) perform other related duties under supervision of training manager; 5) support other departments when necessary

Basic requirements:  1) at least 18 years old; 2) enrolled undergraduate student or recent graduate); 3) conversational English; 4) willing & able to work abroad; 5) passion for all areas of F&B Services or Hospitality in general

 

Housekeeping Internship – This is a great opportunity for Hospitality students or graduates who want to gain work experience in the area of Housekeeping at a luxury hotel in Indonesia or Thailand.

Destination: Indonesia or Thailand

Program: Hospitality Internship Asia (HIA)

Duration:  4-12 months

Responsibilities: 1) assist in all areas of Housekeeping (e.g., maintain cleanliness in common areas and rooms,  check stocks of consumables,  and replace materials when appropriate); 2) help in organizing cleaning service schedules; 3) follow hotel policies & service standards; 4) perform other related duties under supervision of training manager; 5) support other departments when necessary

Basic requirements:  1) at least 18 years old; 2) enrolled undergraduate student or recent graduate; 3) conversational English skills; 4) willing & able to work abroad; 5) passion for all areas of Housekeeping and Hospitality in general

 

Guest Relations Internship – One prominent Hospitality establishment in the Maldives is looking for Guest Relations interns. This opportunity is perfect for those looking for a once-in-lifetime Hospitality training experience in a beautiful island!

Destination: The Maldives

Program: Hospitality Internship Asia (HIA)

Duration: 12 months

Responsibilities: 1) assist in all areas of Guest Relations (e.g., perform check-in\ out procedures and deal with customer queries); 2) understand & familiarize all hotel service categories, rates, packages, and promotions; 3) follow hotel policies & service standards;   4)  perform  other  related  duties  under  supervision  of  training manager; 5) support other departments when necessary

Basic requirements:  1) at least 18 years old; 2) enrolled undergraduate student or recent graduate;  3) conversational  English skills;   4) willing and able to work abroad; 5) passion for all areas of Guest Relation Services and Hospitality in general

 

Restaurant Assistant Management Training – Be a Restaurant Assistant Trainee at a high-end hotel in Malaysia through this career development opportunity. If you want to experience management training in a great Southeast Asian destination, apply for this position now!

Destination: Malaysia or Vietnam

Program: Management Training Asia (MTA)

Duration: 6-18 months

Responsibilities: 1) assist in the supervision of Restaurant services (e.g., oversee entire restaurant operation, respond to customer queries, and lead in organizing staff’s schedule and tasking);   2)  have  full  knowledge of  food and beverage  menu  content; 3) follow hotel policies & service standards; 4) perform other related duties under supervision of training manager; 5) support other departments when necessary

Basic requirements:  1) at least 18 years old; 2) recent graduate of undergraduate studies or enrolled graduate student; 3) fluent in English; 4) willing & able to work abroad; 5) passion for all areas of F&B Services and Hospitality in general

 

Events Management Training – A luxury host company located in Thailand is looking for Events Management trainees. This opportunity is for those who are looking for a hands-on training experience in Events Management.

Destination: Bangkok, Thailand

Program: Management Training Asia (MTA)

Duration: 6-18 months

Responsibilities: 1) assist in the supervision of Events services (e.g., coordinate with other teams in preparing for an event, promote hotel facilities/services, and spearhead in  delegating  tasks  during  events);  2)  have full knowledge of hotel facilities/ services; 3) follow hotel policies & service standards; 4) perform other related duties under supervision of training manager; 5) support other departments when necessary

Basic requirements:  1) at least 18 years old; 2) recent graduate of undergraduate studies or enrolled graduate student; 3) fluent in English; 4) willing & able to work abroad; 5) passion for all areas of Events Services and Hospitality in general

 

Digital Marketing Management Training – Young and talented Hospitality enthusiasts are needed in luxury hotels at the Maldives for a Management Training program in Digital Marketing. Experience hands-on training in a stunning Asian destination now!

Destination: Indonesia or Vietnam

Program: Management Training Asia (MTA)

Duration: 6-18 months

Responsibilities: 1) assist in the supervision of Digital Marketing operations (e.g., supervise marketing activities online or offline and spearhead in creating promotional materials  or  advertising  programs);   2)  propose  and  suggest  social  media  strategy; 3) follow hotel policies & service standards; 4) perform other related duties under supervision of training manager; 5) support other departments when necessary

Basic requirements:  1) at least 18 years old; 2) recent graduate of undergraduate studies or enrolled graduate student; 3) fluent in English; 4) willing & able to work abroad; 5) passion for all areas of Digital Marketing and Hospitality in general

 

Culinary Arts Management Training – Our high-end Host Companies in Indonesia and Vietnam are looking for young professionals who are interested to work as Culinary Arts Management Trainees. Experience Hospitality training in a 5-star hotel through this opportunity!

Destination: The Maldives

Program: Management Training Asia (MTA)

Duration: 6-18 months

Responsibilities: 1) assist in the supervision of Culinary Arts services (e.g., oversee entire restaurant operation, spearhead in planning menus, and suggest or create new dishes on the menu);   2)  have  full  knowledge of  food and beverage  menu  content; 3) follow hotel policies & service standards; 4) perform other related duties under supervision of training manager; 5) support other departments when necessary

Basic requirements:  1) at least 18 years old; 2) recent graduate of undergraduate studies or enrolled graduate student; 3) fluent in English; 4) willing & able to work abroad; 5) passion for all areas of F&B Services and Hospitality in general

 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE WORK-TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES IN SOME OF ASIA’S BEST DESTINATION, APPLY NOW BY SENDING YOUR RESUME TO APPLY@RMCASIA.ORG. CONNECT WITH US NOW!

 

 

Ayana Midplaza Jakarta is one of RMC’s Host Companies in Asia.

Mr. Christian Hochtl, Ayana Midplaza Jakarta’s General Manager shares his insights on hiring international hospitality trainees through RMC’s Educational Travel Asia Programs.

Can you tell us about yourself and the internship program at your property?

Before working at Ayana, I was working for another 5-star hotel in Bangkok – this was how I came to know RMC and the interesting Cultural Exchange Program. Now, as a General Manager at Ayana, I am the one who welcomes students from RMC for a hospitality internship at our property. I am actually happy to share that one of the interns, Laura from Malaysia, is now hired as a full-time employee at our hotel.

Why do you hire international trainees?

We are always interested in welcoming young talents from all over the world because we believe that these students have a good mindset for deciding to pursue their careers abroad. These young talents are smart, highly motivated, and hungry to learn more and this is why we love to have this level of energy in our workplace.

Who do you usually hire?

We usually hire program participants for the Rooms Division, Food & Beverages, and Sales & Marketing departments. Most of our trainees speak Chinese (mandarin), Japanese, English, and Bahasa Indonesia.

Do your guests recognize participants on Trip Advisor or other Social Media?

Not only on Trip Advisor but also verbally. Laura who is at the Sales & Marketing department is an example. Our clients are always pleased with her personality and service.

Do you foresee working with international participants in the long-run?

Yes, of course. This is definitely a good investment for Ayana’s human resource quality. Right now, we train young talents who, hopefully, will be successful in the future and bring our reputation with them to the world and the industry.

Do educational travel programs bring a positive impact on the hospitality industry?

Educational Travel Programs are good for the industry because aside from helping companies find competent international trainees that could help in the business operations, these programs also promote the well-being of the students by assuring that they get to receive quality programs at fine hotels in foreign countries. All of these help young aspiring hoteliers not just to achieve their dream career in hospitality but also to experience cultural exchange in a fun, productive way.

In what aspect do you think we should improve on?

Not many people know about RMC and this is something that should be improved. People should know that RMC offers great programs not just for young talents but also for hotels – this is an opportunity that should not be missed especially for those who would like to pursue a career in hospitality.

“Hotels are now competing not just in business but also in scouting young talents for human resources. With RMC, everything is more efficient for us because we only get to review good CVs which they have already pre-selected for us. Aside from being efficient, RMC is also professional at doing it.” – CHRISTIAN HOCHTL (General Manager, AYANA Midplaza Jakarta)

Our Educational Travel programs at RMC support not only young professionals who are seeking for high-end international internship experience on Hospitality but also the hotels and resorts who host these young professionals’ internship. We at RMC are proud at grateful to be in collaboration with 5-star establishments in Asia such as Ayana Midplaza Jakarta as they are the ones who deliver quality training to young professionals from all over the world. In return, we make sure that we provide them with the top-picked, pre-screened Hospitality interns or trainees.

Connect with us to know more about how we promote, coordinate, and execute Educational Travel programs in Asia!