Founding student waitlist active, launch tuition: 5,000,000 VND per track. Apply for early seat

Practical hospitality training for Vietnam’s emerging tourism workforce.

IHA Vietnam trains people for real service work across restaurants, hotels, cafes, bars, events, tourism, and customer-facing roles. Our first pilot centers are planned for Buon Ma Thuot and Pleiku/Gia Lai, where we will launch practical hospitality programs, employer workshops, and a signature Coffee Country Hospitality Track connected to cafe service and coffee tourism.

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Built from 20 years of hospitality experience.

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For Students

Start building practical hospitality skills with structured beginner-friendly training.

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For Employers

Train your team with practical service workshops built for hospitality businesses.

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Kevin Thornton

Built from 20 years of hospitality experience

Kevin Thornton, founder of International Hospitality Academy and owner of Kevin’s Bartending & Event Services in San Diego, created the academy to raise the standard of service in Vietnam through structured, practical training.

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Why this academy matters

Vietnam’s hospitality industry is growing fast. To succeed, businesses need staff who can communicate well, move professionally, and understand service standards.

Many beginners are motivated, but lack structured practical training before stepping into real workplace environments.

IHA Vietnam is being built as a practical training and workforce pipeline to help close that gap.

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Built for beginners

Step-by-step foundational learning.

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Practical, hands-on training

Real drills replacing passive lectures.

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Designed with employers in mind

Focus on real workplace habits.

What students actually practice

International Hospitality Academy is being built around practical service drills that help beginners build confidence before stepping into real hospitality environments.

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Greeting guests

First impressions and welcoming posture.

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Table setup

Mise-en-place and dining room prep.

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Bar tools & workflow

Handling equipment and bar hygiene.

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Seating & reservations

Host stand flow and table management.

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Guest communication

Active listening and clear speaking.

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Complaint handling

De-escalation and recovery strategies.

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Service English

Essential vocabulary for international guests.

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Workplace habits

Punctuality, grooming, and teamwork.

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Hospitality Service Foundations

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Best for:

Beginners entering hospitality, tourism, food, beverage, or customer-facing work

Focus:

Guest care, professionalism, workplace behavior, service standards

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Restaurant and Waitstaff Training

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Best for:

Students entering restaurant service

Focus:

Table service, order flow, communication, guest care

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Bar and Beverage Service

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Best for:

Beginners interested in bar and beverage service

Focus:

Bar setup, tools, hygiene, drink prep, workflow

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Cafe and Coffee Service

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Best for:

Students interested in cafes, coffee shops, hotels, and beverage service

Focus:

Cafe workflow, coffee service, guest explanation, service consistency

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Coffee Country Hospitality Track

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Best for:

Students and employers in Buon Ma Thuot, Pleiku/Gia Lai

Focus:

Cafe service, Vietnamese coffee culture, coffee tourism service

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Hotel and Front-of-House Service

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Best for:

Students interested in hotel and guest-facing roles

Focus:

Guest communication, front desk basics, first impressions, professionalism

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Hospitality English

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Best for:

Students who need practical English for hospitality

Focus:

Greeting guests, taking orders, explaining menu items, handling complaints

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Employer Training and Workshops

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Best for:

Hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars, events, and tourism businesses

Focus:

Staff training, service improvement, onboarding, customer experience

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How training works

International Hospitality Academy uses repetition, feedback, and practical drills to build confidence.

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Learn the foundations

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Practice in realistic service scenarios

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Receive trainer feedback

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Complete practical assessments and earn a Certificate of Completion

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Credibility hubs in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Hanoi

IHA Vietnam establishes credibility hubs in major urban markets to anchor industry relations, while delivering pop-up training pilots and regional cohorts in Vietnam’s emerging tourism cities.

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Founding student launch

IHA Vietnam is currently building its early launch foundation, focusing on regional pop-up training pilots in tier 2, tier 3, and tier 4 tourism cities.

IHA Vietnam will validate regional pilot cohorts in tourism markets aligned with Vietnam’s national tourism development plan, starting with two full physical pilot centers in Buon Ma Thuot and Pleiku / Gia Lai. Future expansion and test markets may include Da Lat, Nha Trang, and Hoi An. Selected students will gain access to practical hospitality training, hospitality English, and job-readiness preparation. Join the waitlist for updates.

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Founding student pricing structure

Early pay-in-full seat

Per selected track / course

5,000,000 VND

Standard founding seat

Per selected track / course

6,000,000 VND

Late founding seat

Per selected track / course

7,000,000 VND

Important details

Prices are per selected track / course. Each selected track is 6 weeks. Multi-track paths are available separately.

Final tuition, schedules, payment options, and cohort availability are subject to rollout planning and operational readiness.

Training support for hospitality employers

International Hospitality Academy is also being built to support hospitality businesses with practical team training, service refreshers, and custom workshop formats designed around real workplace needs.

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For investors and strategic partners

Raising service standards in hospitality

IHA Vietnam is being built as a practical hospitality training platform with student programs, employer training, and future workforce development opportunities.

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Help shape the future of service in Vietnam

Whether you are a future student, hospitality employer, or private supporter, IHA Vietnam is being built to raise practical service standards through structured training and real-world preparation.

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Future students

Start your journey in professional hospitality. Secure your spot in our upcoming practical cohort.

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Employers

Elevate your team's performance with targeted hospitality workshops and service standard refreshers.

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Investors and partners

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