collaboration of Mandalay Regional Tourism Executive Committee (MRTEC)
facilitate by: Myanmar Upper Land | culture & travel (MUL)
supported by PUM Netherlands Expert Team

To apply Remote Coaching Program for Tourism Professional

Hotelier Professional (Line Manager) level

Training Schedule Detail

  • Start date: 24 August 2020
  • Registration: Online
  • Maximum: 15 participants
  • Application acceptance: until  21 August 

Time and Coach Outline detail

Lecturers and their Profiles

After 3 years of culinary training in France, Patrick Rosalie worked at various restaurants and hotels in France. Then he moved to London to work at the star restaurants of the Roux brothers.

In 1977 he settled in the Netherlands, where he held various positions at restaurants and hotels and finally he joined ESA ESTEC Space Agency in Noordwijk, Netherlands, where he stayed for 32 years. As the kitchen manager, he was responsible for 3 restaurants and 2000 meals per day. He managed the kitchen team and all the planning concerning the food production. He was even involved in the Melissa project, which was the preparation of food for future missions to Mars.

 

After holding several management positions in tourism, Berry ter Horst founded his own company: PANGEA Travel, a tour operator for custom made trips to Asia and Africa. Products were sold through their website. After more than 15 years of successful operation, he sold his company in 2018. Berry is now a volunteer for PUM senior experts and a volunteer at a hospice, where people spend the last phase of their lives.

Berry visited Myanmar in 2009 for the first time. Most recently he was in Myanmar in February 2020 for a PUM-mission.

Harald Kniss,
Hospitality Management Consultant

Established HSLI – hospitality management in 1995. Resident in Rotterdam, the Netherlands the home base .He has had an extensive career in general hotel management across several continents.
He developed strategies, suggestions and solutions leading and coaching hotel management and owners to reach their set goals. The expertise covers the entire commercial functioning of properties, including Sales, Marketing, Communications, Revenue and Distribution, Operation Analysis. He is driven for the successful launching and integration of new Hotels and Resorts in today’s challenging marketplace.
Joining PUM voluntarily in 2003, he successfully accomplished missions in South East Asia, Africa, and Latin Americas. The portfolio includes properties such as the Inle Princess Resort, Nyaung Shwe, Myanmar; The Mantrini Chiang Rai, Thailand; Hotel Association of Siem Reap, Cambodia as well as hotels throughout Indonesia and the Philippines.
Inspired by diversity of global cultures he is driving the integration of individual owned hotels and resorts to compete with industry giants, by introducing dynamic new ways of working including intelligent, innovative technology, building a commercial culture, and nurturing impactful relationships around the world.

Hotelier Professional (Executive) level

Schedule Detail

  • Start date: 3 September 2020
  • Registration: Online
  • Maximum: 15 students
  • Application acceptance: until 31 August 

Training Experts and their profiles

Harald Kniss,
Hospitality Management Consultant

Established HSLI – hospitality management in 1995. Resident in Rotterdam, the Netherlands the home base .He has had an extensive career in general hotel management across several continents.
He developed strategies, suggestions and solutions leading and coaching hotel management and owners to reach their set goals. The expertise covers the entire commercial functioning of properties, including Sales, Marketing, Communications, Revenue and Distribution, Operation Analysis. He is driven for the successful launching and integration of new Hotels and Resorts in today’s challenging marketplace.
Joining PUM voluntarily in 2003, he successfully accomplished missions in South East Asia, Africa, and Latin Americas. The portfolio includes properties such as the Inle Princess Resort, Nyaung Shwe, Myanmar; The Mantrini Chiang Rai, Thailand; Hotel Association of Siem Reap, Cambodia as well as hotels throughout Indonesia and the Philippines.
Inspired by diversity of global cultures he is driving the integration of individual owned hotels and resorts to compete with industry giants, by introducing dynamic new ways of working including intelligent, innovative technology, building a commercial culture, and nurturing impactful relationships around the world.

Tourist Guide (National) Level

Schedule Detail

  • Start date: 4 September 2020
  • Registration: Online
  • Maximum: 15 students
  • Application acceptance: until 1 September 

Training Experts and their profiles

Work experience

 2018-present
President of the World Heritage Site Commission Schokland Noordoostpolder the Netherlands
Schokland is a unique combination of cultural history and nature. Evidence of human habitation going back more than 10,000 years can be found there.

2018-present
Ambassador IJssel  Staatsbosbeheer the Netherlands
Staatsbosbeheer is commissioned by the Dutch government to strengthen the position of nature in the Netherlands. 

2016-2018
Interim Executive Director of the National Parks Bonaire Foundation (STINAPA Bonaire)
Integral responsibility for administration, management, information/public-relations  and education/outreach/ecotourism  Bonaire National Marine Park and Washington Slagbaai National Park. 

2013-2016
Program manager Staatsbosbeheer the Netherlands

2009-2013
Regional Executive Director Staatsbosbeheer Noord (Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe) the Netherlands

2006- 2009
Head of Care and Culture Province of Overijssel

2002-2006

Head of Department of Social Planning Province Flevoland

1999-2002
Education Director Hogeschool Larenstein in Velp, Land and water management.
HBO education in the field of: environment, water management and planning for rural areas

1993-1999
Head of department general environmental policy / environmental care and enforcement/supervision Province of Groningen
Development of provincial policy supervision and enforcement.

1985-1993
Director of nature and environmental education Friesland of the IVN

1983-1985
Education employee environmental science University of Groningen

Education

1993-1994
Post-graduate education management for non-profit organizations, Leeuwarden Business School

1989
Course marketing for countryside recreation, Lose Hill Hall Castleton (England)

1978-1985
Doctoral degree in historical and philosophical sociology, University of Groningen

1974-1978
Higher education program Social Academy, specialization Cultural Work, Social Academy Twente Hengelo.

2016-2018; 2019-present
Member and  advisor of the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance Board (DCNA).  

2014-2016
City Councilor  municipality of Zwolle
1st spokesman nature, environment and management

2013-2016
Member  Supervisory Board Batavialand in Lelystad, collaboration between a number of cultural   institutions, Bataviawerf, Nieuwland Heritage Center and the National Heritage Agency Lelystad

2009-2016
Member of the Board of Coalition Wadden Natuurlijk, member of the board of the Beheerraad Wadden, deputy member of the Regionaal College Waddengebied(RCW),

2003-2006
Member of the European Network of Social Authorities’ management committee (EU network group, including international exchanges in the field of youth care and social policy with provinces and cities in England, Italy, Finland and Sweden)

1999-2004
Chairman of the Joint Participation Council for Public Primary Education in Zwolle

1987-1993
Member Waddenadviesraad / Council for the Wadden, advisory board of the government of the Netherlands

1987-1993
Member of the Water Board Middelsekrite Sneek

1987-1993
Board Advisor Landscape Management Friesland

1986-1998
Member of the General Board of It Fryske Gea, provincial nature conservation organization.

Other International experience

 Initiator cultural school exchange project Suriname-Flevoland /working visits Suriname;
Training Romanian environmental officials;
Education officials Indonesia;
Nature exchange project Orjol / Soviet Union-Leeuwarden/ the Netherlands;
Scientific working visit Banc d ‘Árguin Mauritania;
Work visits Bonaire, Aruba, Curacao, Saba, St. Maarten and St. Eustatius;
Tour guide experience in the field of ecotourism: Tour Tour guide trips India (birds), Bonaire (coral and birds), Suriname (birds), Morocco (birds)  and Portugal(flora); Training and workshops tourlleaders and birdguides Papua/ Indonesia.

PUM-expert ecotourism

PUM Netherlands senior experts is a non-profit organisation, which has been advising businesses in developing countries and emerging markets for almost 40 years.

1986-1998

Provincial consul Fryslân  Nederlandse Mycologische Vereniging/Dutch Mycological Society

Tour Operator Level

Schedule Detail

  • Start date: 14 September 2020
  • Registration: Online
  • Maximum: 15 students
  • Application acceptance: until 11 September 

Training Experts and their profiles

About Anne de Jong

I am Anne de Jong (26), a passionate change maker and fascinated by the tourism industry. Wanting to contribute to a futureproof tourism industry, I support tour operators and destinations to become more resilient and sustainable.

My main focus lies upon working towards sustainable and profitable businesses and destinations while making a positive impact on local communities and the environment. I emphasise on making sustainability easier, more accessible and attractive.

Work experience

The Good Tourism Institute (co-founder)

The Good Tourism Institute helps tour operators become the best version of themselves. Learn how to support local communities, build long lasting relations with customers and employees, and offer unique experiences. All in a sustainable way.

Fair Sayari (founder)

Fair Sayari is a consultancy business focused upon the practical implementation of sustainability in tourism. I believe that sustainability is the ultimate way to create a futureproof tourism industry and a win-win situation for everyone.

Travelife for Tour Operators

As account manager for African tour operators I am responsible for guiding tour operators through the Travelife certification process and help them to implement more sustainability practices. I am also involved in hosting trainings abroad and promote Travelife on international tourism trade fairs.

Green Destinations

Africa Coordinator, coach and trained auditor for destinations on the African continent who want to work on sustainable development and towards GSTC accredited Green Destinations certification.

Better Places

Better Places Travel is an online travel platform with a high sustainability focus. For 1,5 years I have supported the team in operations and sustainability projects.

Education

Wageningen University (2015-2017)
Master of Science (MSc) in Tourism, Leisure and Environment
Thesis: The embeddedness of CSR in South African Tour Operators’ business practices.
Saxion University of Applied Sciences (2011-2015)
Bachelor of Applied Sciences (BASc) in International Tourism Management
Thesis: Development of a new community-based ecotourism product for Fair2 in Tanzania.

 

 

Languages                 Dutch              native speaker

                                    English           spoken fluent             written acceptable    

                                    German          spoken fluent             written acceptable

                                    French            spoken acceptable   written basic

Interests and Activities

I love active sporting, especially cycling (uphill climbing). Interested in theatre and music in general and also been active in these fields. In work combining things in a creative and operational way is always a challenge to me.

Career History

Period                 2018 – now            
Member of the teaching staff committee of Thuiswinkel.org, the biggest digital network in Holland.
https://www.thuiswinkel.org/english

Chairman of the OMPIE, group of 75 online (teaching staff) professionals at Universities (of applied sciences).

Member of the Speakers Academy
Showreel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUv3TKrTzJA

Period                 1998 – now            
Creative Masters   www.creativemasters.nl
Owner, managing director                            
Marketing firm specialized in innovations and product concepts. 

Period                 1995 – now            
BUAS Breda University of Applied Sciences https://www.buas.nl/en  
Sector Tourism, leisure, hospitality
Senior lecturer, Management games, E-commerce and social media.
Researcher on social media

Period                 2013 – now            
Active research – blogger on Emerce:
https://www.emerce.nl/auteurs/jeroen-vinkesteijn
Expert at BNNVARA TV-program ‘Kassa’ on social media.

Period                 1987 – 1992          

Employed at       Teletravel and her labels Margriet reizen, Nieuwe Revu reizen
VIVA reizen etc. Touroperator with own programs and lots of labels and joint-promotions. Stationed one year in Austria. Tourguide, later on Productmanager, marketing manager and eventually 2,5 year General manager                           

Period:                1984 – 1987          
Employed at       ANWB www.anwb.nl 
                            Dutch Touring Club with over 4 million members.   
                            Research cost-structure in leisure and tourism Cooperation with TV-programs (‘Vakantieman’). Visiting and qualifying camping sites.  

Employed at       RCN: www.rcn.nl chain of 9 big camping sites in Holland and 8 in France. Member of entertainment-team, later on Head of entertainment department.      

Period:                1983 – 1984          

Employed at       Yougotours
Former touroperator specialized on Croatia and Istria.
Tourguiding, stationed in Bruxelles and Dubrovnik.

Qualifications and Training

Period                     2019
Institute                    Google
Course content       Certified Trainer Google Digital Garage

Period                     2011-2012       
Institute                    Academy for digital entertainment Breda
Course content       Master Media innovation, completed
http://www.nhtv.nl/ENG/masters-courses/masters-cursussen/masters/master-in-media-innovation/introduction.html

Period                     December 2009         
Institute                    NHTV Breda test & internal evaluation
Course content       Level of English evaluated at C1  

Period                     2009 – 2009     
Institute                    EVC bureau NHTV Breda
Course content       ‘EVC’ assessor for professional education

Period                     2005 – 2006     
Institute                    Nijenrode
Course content       Mastercourse Retailmanagement

Period                     1990 – 2004     
Institute                    Various
Course content       Pedagogical qualification
Several software courses
Intensive course English
Course projectmanagement

Period                     1990
Institute                    NVA
Courses                  Insurance C, certificate A-‘’fire’’ (highest level)       

Period                     1985-1986      
Institute                    SHV                  
Course                    Professional in restaurant management
Professional in café management    

Period                     1980-1983       
Institute                    NHTV double degree 
Course                    Bachelor in Tourism and economics
Bachelor in Leisure and economics

Period                     1973-1980       
Institute                    Ludger Doetinchem    
Course                    VWO: pre-university education

Publications

Books
Author of four books related to the internet and social media:
In Dutch and International versions
https://www.webedu.nl/bestellen/eduplaza/catalog/14109-hbo-wo

Other publications
Several publications in magazines and compendia.
Research overview:
https://pure.buas.nl/en/persons/jeroen-vinkesteijn

Platforms

www.emeraldforesthotel.eu             A virtual hotel, called Emerald Forest Hotel, as core of ma business game. Over 10.000 participants. Running in Estonia, Lithuania, England, Germany, Latvia, and the Netherlands.

Terms and Conditions for Remote Coaching

  1. မန္တလေးတိုင်းဒေသကြီးအတွင်း ခရီးသွားလုပ်ငန်းနယ်ပယ်တွင် အမှန်တကယ်လက်ရှိလုပ်ကိုင်နေသူများအား ဦးစားပေးရွေးချယ်မည်ဖြစ်ပါသည်။
  2. သင်တန်းသားများသည် သင်တန်းမတက်မီတွင်  Zoom account  ကိုဖွင့်လှစ်ထားရန်လိုအပ်ပြီး  အသုံးပြုရန်အဆင်သင့်ဖြစ်နေရပါမည်။
  3. သင်တန်းသားများသည်လျှောက်လွှာများကို အချက်အလက်များပြည့်စုံစွာဖြည့်စွက်၍ Myanmar Upper Land (MUL) website တွင် ဖော်ပြထားသောအောက်ပါ online Form မှတဆင့် (သာ) လျှောက်ထားရမည်။
    မှတ်ချက်။ E-mail မရှိပါက (email နေရာတွင် [email protected] ဟုရေးရမည်ဖြစ်ပြီး) Viber No  ပေးရန်လိုအပ်ပါသည်။
  4. လျှောက်လွှာများကို သတ်မှတ်ထားသောရက်အတွင်း အချိန်မီလျှောက်ထားရမည်ဖြစ်ပြီး ရွေးချယ်ခံရသူ ၁၅ ဦးအား သင်တန်းတက်ရောက်ခွင့်ပြုကြောင်း Confirmation Email ပေးပို့၍ အကြောင်းကြားမည်ဖြစ်ပါသည်။ 
  5. သင်တန်းတက်ရောက်ခွင့်ရရှိသူများထံသို့ သင်တန်းမစမီ ၂ ရက်အလိုတွင် Remote Coaching (Zoom) link ကို အီးမေးလ်မှတဆင့် ပေးပို့မည်ဖြစ်ပါသည်။
  6. အခမဲ့သင်တန်းဖြစ်သည့်အားလျော်စွာသင်တန်းသားများသည် သတ်မှတ်ထားသော သင်တန်းချိန်အတိုင်း အတိအကျတက်ရောက်နိုင်ရမည်။ ခိုင်လုံသောအကြောင်းပြချက်မရှိဘဲ သင်တန်းပျက်ကွက်သူများကို သင်တန်းဆက်လက်တက်ရောက်ခွင့်ပြုမည်မဟုတ်ပါ။
  7. Remote Coaching အချိန်အတွင်း  Video ကိုစတင်ချိန်မှ ပြီးဆုံးချိန်အထိဖွင့်ထားရမည်ဖြစ်သော်လည်း အသံ (MIC) ကိုမူ (မိမိစကားပြောချိန်မှအပ) သင်တန်းချိန်တလျှောက်လုံးပိတ်ထားရပါမည်။
  8. ပိုမိုထိရောက်၍အကျိုးရှိသောသင်တန်းဖြစ်စေရန်အလို့ငှာ သင်ကြားမည့်ခေါင်းစဉ်အလိုက် နေ့စဉ်မေးခွန်း (အနည်းဆုံး တစ်ခု)  ကိုကြိုတင်ပြင်ဆင်လာပြီး  Q & A အပိုင်းတွင် သင်တန်းသားအားလုံး အလှည့်ကျ မေးခွန်းမေးရမည်ဖြစ်ပါသည်။
  9. သင်တန်းပြီးဆုံးသွားပါက MUL မှသင်တန်းတက်ရောက်မှုနှင့်ပတ်သက်၍ Feedback များကို E-mail မှတဆင့် ကောက်ယူသွားမည်ဖြစ်ရာ ပြီးပြည့်စုံအောင်ဖြည့်စွက်ပေးရန် သင်တန်းသားများအားလုံးအားကြိုတင်မေတ္တာရပ်ခံအပ်ပါသည်။

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