Hang Vannak (pictured), e-commerce manager at the Angkor Palace Resort and Spa in Siem Reap, Cambodia has won a PATA Foundation 2009 scholarship. The award was announced at a ceremony at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
The PATA Foundation awards two scholarships to member-endorsed candidates every year taking part in the 'executive program in hospitality management' developed by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Hotel and Tourism Management and the Hong Kong Hotels Association. It provides three in-depth workshops for senior hospitality industry managers.
"The objectives are to enhance skills, deepen understanding and equip participants to stay at the cutting edge of the industry," said Terry Francis, chairman of the Foundation Board of Trustees. "The three workshop modules focus on human resources, marketing and branding, hotel sales and revenue management. Each workshop is led by respected academics as well as successful businessmen."
Hang Vannak, 28, is the first Cambodian hotel employee to have been selected by the PATA Foundation Board of Trustees. He began his hospitality career as a door boy at Raffles Hotel Le Royal in early 2000. He said, "The industry is experiencing phenomenal growth, especially in Cambodia. This scholarship gives me a golden opportunity to further understand the global perspective of the hospitality industry and further build my professional development".
Weng Aow, general manager of Angkor Palace Resort & Spa, said, "Vannak is an extremely self-motivated individual and always strives to excel in whatever he does." .
