A “Golden Adventure Travel” Journey for Tourism Students at Ton Duc Thang University

Industry field trips and company-based practicum are an essential component of the Tourism program at Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU), enabling students to engage with real-world professional environments while still at university. Through this program, students gain opportunities to experience industry practices, apply their academic knowledge, and accumulate practical expertise within enterprises. In 2025, Golden Adventure International Travel Services Company Limited (Golden Adventure Travel) hosted and mentored 48 students, providing highly positive feedback on their learning attitude and work ethic.

A Corporate Partner in Tourism Human Resource Development

Established in 2015, Golden Adventure Travel operates in the tourism sector, offering a wide range of services including domestic and international tours, air ticketing, visa services, travel packages, and corporate travel solutions. In addition to its business activities, the company also delivers professional training programs in tourism operations, contributing to the enhancement of human resource quality in the service and tourism industry.

With a professionally trained and experienced team specializing in tour operation, management, and customer service, Golden Adventure Travel is committed to delivering high-quality travel experiences, aligned with its mission: “Happiness in Every Journey”.

Experiencing a Real Working Environment

During the practicum, TDTU tourism students engaged in various practical activities such as exploring the process of designing and operating tour programs, assisting in customer consultation, preparing travel services, and supporting the organization of both domestic and international tour groups. These hands-on experiences allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in real contexts while developing essential professional skills, including communication, teamwork, and workplace professionalism.

Feedback from the Company

According to Golden Adventure Travel, TDTU tourism students demonstrated a serious working attitude and a strong willingness to learn throughout their practicum.

A company representative shared:
“TDTU students possess a solid academic foundation, a proactive learning mindset, and the ability to quickly adapt to the working environment. During their practicum, they actively explored their tasks and showed a strong sense of responsibility in completing assigned duties”.

In addition, students were positively evaluated in terms of professionalism, discipline, and communication skills within a service-oriented environment. These are critical competencies for success in the tourism industry, which requires flexibility, professionalism, and strong customer service capabilities.

Towards Sustainable Collaboration

Based on the positive outcomes of this collaboration, Golden Adventure Travel expressed its interest in continuing to partner with Ton Duc Thang University in future practicum, internship, and employment linkage programs for tourism students. This collaboration not only enables students to gain practical experience but also contributes to the development of a highly qualified, skilled, and adaptable tourism workforce that meets the evolving demands of the labor market.