Our 215 first-year hospitality students visited major hotels for hands-on industry experience.
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Hotel visits in Rotterdam, The Hague and Amsterdam
Our 215 first-year hospitality students went on an exciting trip last Thursday, visiting well-known hotels in Rotterdam, The Hague, and Amsterdam. This field trip gave students a chance to see behind the scenes at some of the Netherlands' most famous and creative hotels.
The trip was a great way to start the academic year, connecting what students learn in class with real-world experience. Students saw the wide variety in the hospitality industry and learned about different hotel operations and service styles.
Hotel concept assignment
Right now, these future hospitality workers are busy with a challenging assignment where they must create their own 150-room hotel concept. Their project includes choosing their target customers, picking the right location, deciding what type of hotel it will be, and planning how the hotel will be organized. Students must also think about current industry trends, especially focusing on eco-friendly hotel operations and green practices.
The assignment goes beyond just rooms - students also need to design a restaurant that fits with their hotel idea. This complete approach helps students understand how all parts of hospitality services work together.
Learning from industry experts
During their hotel visits, students talked with hotel professionals and asked important questions that helped with their own projects. These conversations helped them understand daily challenges, what guests expect, and new solutions being used in hotels today.
Each hotel gave the students a warm welcome, showing the industry's support for future hospitality workers. Students saw many different types of hotels, from luxury international chains to small boutique properties, giving them a complete picture of different market types and business strategies.
This practical learning method shows how modern hospitality education focuses on real experience, building strong connections between classroom learning and actual work.
