Becoming a trainee is more than simply completing daily tasks during an internship. For hospitality students, an industry placement is an opportunity to put their skills into practice and experience the professional standards of the hospitality industry firsthand.

Muhamad Varis Allaika, a student of the 1 Year Hotel Operations program at LKP Bogor Hospitality Institute (BHI), was recognized as a Best Trainee during his internship program at The Residence Bintan by Cenizaro Hotel & Resorts.

During the training period in the F&B Department section Hot Kitchen, Varis was exposed to the realities of working in a professional hospitality environment, where attention to detail, discipline, teamwork, consistency, and the ability to follow operational standards are essential.

Being recognized as a Best Trainee is more than an achievement to celebrate. Future hospitality professionals need to be familiar with hands-on practice, operational procedures, teamwork, service standards, and the fast-paced nature of the industry. This is why practice-based learning is an important part of the learning experience at BHI.

Students are not only introduced to hospitality concepts in the classroom, but also have opportunities to develop their skills through practical sessions, laboratory training, simulations, and On The Job Training (OTJT) in the hospitality industry.

These experiences allow students to become more familiar with professional working environments before they begin their careers.

Therefore, when a student earns recognition as a Best Trainee, the achievement represents more than a single moment during an internship.

Behind it is a process of continuous practice, discipline, learning professional standards, adapting to the workplace, and taking responsibility for every task. An internship at a hospitality property such as The Residence Bintan gives students the opportunity to experience how professional hospitality standards are implemented in a real working environment.

For students, this kind of experience can become an important part of their career development. They learn that success in hospitality is not only about technical skills. It also requires the right attitude, communication, attention to detail, adaptability, teamwork, and consistency.

The Best Trainee recognition is one example of how students can bring what they have learned on campus into the industry and continue developing those skills through real-world experience.

For parents considering the right higher education institution for their children, achievements like this offer a glimpse into what practice-based hospitality education can look like.

It is not simply about earning a degree. It is about creating an environment where students can practice their skills, experience the industry, develop professional discipline, and build confidence before entering the workforce.

At BHI, practical learning and industry exposure are part of the journey toward becoming hospitality professionals.

The Best Trainee achievement at The Residence Bintan is one example of how that journey can translate into real performance in the workplace. Because ultimately, the most valuable achievement is not only the award itself, but the skills and professional mindset developed along the way.

Admissions for October 2026 Are Still Open

If you are looking to start your journey in hospitality and tourism, STP Bogor is still accepting applications for Admission period 4, with classes starting in October 2026.

Choosing a university is not only about where you earn your degree. It is also about finding an environment where you can practice, gain industry exposure, develop professional skills, and prepare for your future career.

Your hospitality journey can start now.

Apply for Batch 4 and join the October 2026 intake at STP Bogor.