Left: A group shot capturing the significance of this prestigious event.
Centre: A MOU was signed to mark the collaborative partnership between SHATEC and GoGlobal.
Right: Attendees engaging in networking at the event.
Singapore, 26 July 2024 – SHATEC Orchard was honoured to host the GoGlobal – ASIAN C-NERGY: Empowering SMEs for Global Success (Taiwan Series) hybrid event yesterday, a significant gathering that brought together leading figures in the Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality ecosystem across Asia. The event drew an impressive lineup of speakers and attendees from diverse regions, including Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, China, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Among the prominent figures were Dr hc Azeeza Jalaludeen, the Founder-Director of GoGlobal Accelerator, Ms Dewi Suratty, Founder & CEO of Dawn Horizon, and Mr Cao Xuan Thang, Commercial Counsellor of Vietnam Embassy.
Dr Azeeza set the tone for the event with an inspiring keynote address, highlighting the mission of GoGlobal, “We aim to transform 100K businesses by 2028 through nurturing a global community that thrives on conscious capitalism in the business and wellness tourism industry.”
Ms Calicia Jasmine Lim, Assistant Director of CLASS @ SHATEC, followed with an insightful presentation on SHATEC Orchard’s offerings, emphasising the school’s commitment to upskill and reskill Singaporeans. She shared, “With the support and initiative of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), our courses are more accessible than ever, empowering individuals to enhance their careers in a dynamic hospitality industry.”
Following the industry speakers, each took the stage in turn to share their insights. Among them was Mr Azzad Ahmad, Team Lead of CFS Islamic Banking at Maybank, who provided a fascinating perspective on Islamic banking; particularly enlightening for those unfamiliar with the concept. He further went on to highlight how Maybank’s partners can capitalise on the halal industry which is projected to grow to US$2.8 trillion globally by 2025 to expand their businesses on a global scale.
This prestigious event not only provided a platform for sharing insights but also marked a significant milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between SHATEC and GoGlobal, a partnership poised to establish a framework to promote and advance the principles of conscious tourism within the hospitality and tourism industry.
The event concluded with a lively networking session, where industry professionals and business leaders exchanged ideas and explored potential collaborations.
About SHATEC
SHATEC was set up in 1983 by the Singapore Hotel Association to equip Singapore’s hospitality industry with a skilled workforce. Since then, SHATEC has distinguished itself as arguably Singapore’s most recognised hospitality management school with many of its 40,000 strong alumni in more than 20 countries helming key positions in the hospitality and tourism industry.
It is a strong advocate of creative teaching methods. Lessons and programmes at SHATEC are further enhanced by exposing learners to experiential learning that is as close to a working environment as possible. Students also reap the benefit of interacting with local and international instructors and guest speakers who eagerly share a wealth of knowledge in their respective fields and impart important people-to-people skills gleaned from experience.
Besides nurturing young minds and talents, SHATEC is also a key player in preparing career switchers and mature workers to join the hospitality industry. As the industry school, it offers a myriad of programmes and workshops to upskill practitioners in the hospitality industry.
Learners looking to upskill or discover their passion, SHATEC Orchard offers an exciting repertoire of short courses in both professional and lifestyle programs. Our Professional Series is thoughtfully designed to equip learners with the expertise and competencies to excel in your hospitality and/or food services industry careers, fostering a strong sense of confidence and competence.
For those with a passion for lifestyle learning, we offer a diverse range of courses, from the art of cooking and baking to the sophistication of wine appreciation and more, our Lifestyle Series provides you with the opportunity to turn those dreams into lifelong skills through Reimagined Authentic Learning.
Discover your REAL passion with SHATEC Orchard today!
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