As part of the Phu Quoc Externship Program for students from Panpacific University (Philippines), Saigon Business School (SBS) and Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step forward in strengthening collaboration between academia and industry.
The signing ceremony was held in a formal setting with the attendance of Mr. Ngo Nhat Minh – General Manager of Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc, Ms. Vu Ha Phuong Uyen – Student Exchange Program Manager at SBS, along with faculty members and international students from Panpacific University.
This partnership not only highlights the strategic relationship between the two institutions but also creates numerous internship, training, and career development opportunities for international students, particularly in the field of hospitality and resort management aligned with global integration trends.
Under the terms of the MoU, both parties are committed to implementing long-term cooperation programs focusing on hands-on training, professional skill enhancement, and facilitating student access to real-world working environments at one of Vietnam’s most prestigious hospitality destinations. This initiative is a practical step toward equipping students with global competitiveness in today’s interconnected world.
Located on the pristine shores of Bai Dai Beach, Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc is the largest Wyndham Grand resort in the Asia-Pacific region, featuring 1,399 luxurious rooms and villas ranging from 42m² to 84m². The resort offers a diverse culinary experience with seven restaurants and bars serving everything from traditional Vietnamese dishes to refined Chinese cuisine and premium Italian specialties.
In addition to exceptional service quality, Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc boasts a comprehensive entertainment ecosystem catering to both adults and children. Highlights include a 1,500m² swimming pool, a vibrant beachfront with water sports, morning yoga classes, a state-of-the-art gym, indoor and outdoor kids’ clubs, and creative arts & crafts activities. For guests seeking deep relaxation, Naïa Spa provides nature-inspired wellness therapies rooted in the ancient health and beauty traditions of Asian civilization.
Over the course of the six-week internship, students from Panpacific University will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a professional working environment, strengthen industry-specific skills, and gain valuable practical experience — particularly in the premium resort segment.
This partnership with Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc is a clear testament to SBS’s commitment to building a trusted network of corporate partners and delivering an educational model deeply connected to industry and international standards. SBS firmly believes this will provide a solid foundation for both SBS students and international learners to thrive and succeed in the global landscape.
Through this MoU, SBS continues to affirm its pioneering role in driving the internationalization of education, while expanding a dynamic learning and practice ecosystem that aligns with global benchmarks — laying the groundwork for the sustainable development of future generations.
