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From 2019-2022, ASSET-H&C granted 118 scholarships for students to support their education at our member schools. Via this support, our member schools could give their students the best opportunity to reach their full potential.
February 14, 2023
"What does it really take to build strong, lasting partnerships with the industry?" That question led to our GetTogether #14, held on August 27, 2026, when 16 Partnership & Fundraising Managers, Officers, Administrators, and Directors from ASSET-H&C member schools came together to explore it.
September 4, 2026
On July 23rd, 2026, 45 participants from across Southeast Asia gathered at the Eco-Campus of École d'Hôtellerie et de Tourisme (EHT) Paul Dubrule in Siem Reap, Cambodia, for ASSET-H&C's annual public conference, themed "Building Green Skills for Hospitality's Future: From Classroom to Check-in." The morning was built around one question: how do vocational schools and the hospitality industry close the sustainability skills gap together?
August 14, 2026
Building a strong, lifelong relationship with graduates is essential for vocational schools, yet maintaining that connection poses unique challenges. On May 29, 2025, school staff, trainers, social workers, and directors across the ASSET-H&C network gathered online for GetTogether #13—an inspiring knowledge exchange focused on the art of alumni engagement from KOTO (Know One, Teach One).
June 23, 2026
At the twelfth edition of the ASSET-H&C Get Together series, held on July 17, 2025, our members schools gathered for an interesting conversation confronting a challenge many institutions share: staff turnover. Under the theme “The Social Business Paradox: Staff Turnover Under the Microscope”, the session has unpacked the root causes of high turnover rates and explored collaborative solutions. 
July 30, 2025
From 2019-2022, ASSET-H&C granted 118 scholarships for students to support their education at our member schools. Via this support, our member schools could give their students the best opportunity to reach their full potential.
February 14, 2023
Providing high-quality and impactful training for youth from underprivileged backgrounds in hospitality and catering and changing their lives is the main goal of all ASSET-H&C members. Learn how they have been loved and appreciated by alumni and students.
January 13, 2023
An extensive expert discussion embraced different perspectives from various angles on the same topic: "How to prepare students for quality jobs?" was organized in our 2022 Annual Seminar. ASSET-H&C as a network was proud to bring the experts and our members together at this insightful discussion to share and inspire one another in our common mission.
December 15, 2022
The study analyzed 3 Cambodian ASSET-H&C member schools' models and their best practices, and suggested recommendations and an action plan to enhance the operations of a social business.
December 3, 2022
‘Promoting Gender Mainstreaming: Recommendations for vocational training centers in ASSET-H&C network’ outlines how gender equality can be promoted and sustained in the industry, with practical examples from ASSET-H&C member schools.
October 11, 2022
ASSET-H&C is glad to contribute to the recent "Human Capital In COVID-19 Recovery" Report by Destination Mekong. In connection to the report, our members are listed as entrusted vocational training schools for the industry.
August 9, 2022
Starting December 2021, 22 trainers from 8 members of ASSET-H&C improved pedagogy skills through a flexible 6-month DNA Training program, an initiative by IECD. Congratulations to all the trainers!
July 5, 2022
ASSET-H&C efforts to foster an inclusive approach to sustainability have been acknowledged by World the Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on its One Planet Vision webpage.
February 8, 2022
ASSET-H&C’s Eco-Guide for Hospitality Businesses & Schools is now available in Khmer, Burmese, Thai, and Vietnamese
November 29, 2021
We are delighted to announce that ASSET-H&C has been recognized as Mekong Innovation in Sustainable Tourism
October 26, 2021
We are thrilled to welcome Spoons Cambodia (formerly known as EGBOK) as part of the ASSET-H&C network.
October 6, 2021
A desk review of initiatives promoting women's empowerment in the Mekong Hospitality & Tourism sector
December 17, 2020
On November 10th, 2020, ASSET-H&C organized a webinar on youth employment in the tourism industry in partnership with Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
November 13, 2020
The Webinar will be on Tuesday, 10th November 2020, hosted by ASSET-H&C in partnership with Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).
October 22, 2020
Sanon Training Restaurant is joining the network.
April 6, 2020
On October 31st, 2019, ASSET-H&C organized a conference on responsible business in tourism and hospitality at the Esperado Lake View Hotel in Yangon (Myanmar).
November 13, 2019
This distinction brings international recognition to the work of ASSET-H&C and the 14 schools that form the network.
September 24, 2019
ASSET-H&C is proud to welcome a new member in the network - Don Bosco Hotel School.
January 9, 2019
On November 8th, ASSET-H&C and IECD, in partnership with ÊMM Hotel Saigon, organised a conference on Women in Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
November 15, 2018
On June 5th, ASSET-H&C published a guide to help all interested Hospitality Schools and Businesses increase their environmental sustainability.
August 8, 2018
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