Bali, Indonesia | June 5, 2026 – Vietnam’s Housekeeping community received exciting and proud news as Mr. Ho Quoc Thinh, Room Attendant at Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon, outstandingly surpassed more than 50 international contestants to win First Prize at the International Housekeeper's Competition 2026 in Bali.
Mr. Ho Quoc Thinh – Room Attendant at Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon – successfully won First Prize at the International Housekeeper's Competition Bali 2026, outperforming more than 50 contestants from Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
The competition was organized as part of the International Housekeeper's Conference, Exhibition & Housekeeping Competition 2026, hosted by the Indonesian Housekeepers Association Bali Region (IHKA Bali), with participants from Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
Award-winning contestants pose for a commemorative photo with the organizing committee
Representing Vietnam in this year’s competition were Mr. Ho Quoc Thinh and Mr. Tran Minh Duoc, the two top-performing contestants from the Vietnam Hotel Housekeeping Skills Competition 2026, organized by the Vietnam Tourism Association as part of Food & Hospitality Vietnam 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City.
The selection of two national champions to represent Vietnam at an international competition further demonstrates the increasingly high professional standards of Vietnam’s Housekeeping workforce, while also reflecting VEHA’s effective strategy in training, identifying, and nurturing talent for the hospitality industry.
Throughout the competition, Mr. Ho Quoc Thinh delivered an impressive performance, demonstrating excellent bed-making techniques, quick and precise execution, professional demeanor, and a creative, elegant, and highly artistic bed decoration presentation. In particular, his entry incorporated messages of sustainability, resource optimization, and personalized guest experiences—key priorities currently receiving significant attention within the global hospitality industry.
Mr. Ho Quoc Thinh’s competition entry combined professional techniques, outstanding aesthetics, and a strong message of sustainability in the modern hospitality industry.
Competition entry of Mr. Tran Minh Duoc
With a harmonious combination of exceptional professional skills, high aesthetic value, and the ability to tell a service story through his competition entry, Mr. Ho Quoc Thinh completely impressed the international judging panel and secured the highest position in the competition.
This victory is not only a remarkable personal achievement for Mr. Ho Quoc Thinh but also a source of pride for the entire Vietnamese Housekeeping community. It serves as clear evidence of the quality of training, professional competence, commitment to continuous learning, and international integration capabilities of Vietnam’s hospitality workforce.
This year’s competition was considered highly competitive, with more than 50 contestants competing in categories including international-standard bed-making techniques, speed of execution, procedural accuracy, aesthetics, and creativity in bed decoration. All contestants were outstanding representatives selected from leading hotels and resorts in their respective countries.
Participating in the competition as an international judge, Mr. Nguyen Quang, President of VEHA, highly appreciated IHKA Bali’s professional organization of the event as well as the professional quality demonstrated by the contestants.
The judging panel carried out its work with fairness and professionalism
He shared: “I am truly impressed by the professional quality of this year’s competition. Many contestants demonstrated exceptional technical skills, successfully completing both bed-making and bed-decoration tasks with a high level of accuracy in under eight minutes. This is clear evidence of the strong development of the Housekeeping profession across the ASEAN region.”
Notably, Vietnam’s representative securing the top position in an international competition featuring participants from multiple countries across the region has contributed to enhancing the image of Vietnam’s hospitality industry in general and the Vietnamese Housekeeping community in particular on the ASEAN tourism and hospitality map.
The Organizing Committee of the Competition
Speaking after receiving the award, Mr. Ho Quoc Thinh expressed his excitement and pride in representing Vietnam at the competition. He shared that the event provided a valuable opportunity to learn from international best practices, connect with industry peers across the region, and further enhance his professional skills.
The victory at Bali 2026 further reinforces the growing reputation of Vietnam’s Housekeeping workforce on the international stage while recognizing VEHA’s persistent efforts in networking, training, professional development, and creating international integration opportunities for Vietnam’s hospitality professionals.
Congratulations to Mr. Ho Quoc Thinh, Mr. Tran Minh Duoc, and the Vietnamese delegation for a successful competition, contributing to the promotion of the image of Vietnamese Housekeeping professionals as dedicated, creative, highly skilled, and continuously striving toward international standards.
One victory for an individual – One pride for Vietnam’s Housekeeping community!