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Introduction

On August 5, 2025, the Smile Hotel Kanazawa West Entrance will be hosting its very first Open Company & Career Event, targeted primarily at students. This groundbreaking initiative, organized by the Hospitality Operations company, headquartered in Tokyo and led by CEO Akio Tanaka, will offer an unprecedented opportunity for students to engage directly with current employees in the hospitality industry.

The event is being spearheaded by young professionals who joined the company as fresh graduates. They will share genuine insights into their roles, workplace environment, and career trajectories during an interactive discussion with attendees. This engagement provides a unique platform for students to connect with seasoned employees and gain a clearer understanding of life in the hospitality sector.

Event Details

The “Open Company & Career Event” will feature new employees from the Smile Hotel, showcasing a diverse range of experiences and insights. Among the speakers will be a Deputy Manager who joined in 2017, a Manager who began in 2022, and a current employee in their second year since joining in 2024. Each will share personal anecdotes regarding job satisfaction, workplace atmosphere, and their envisioned career paths, creating a vivid picture for students curious about the hospitality industry.

Learning Opportunities

Students participating in the event will have the chance to ask questions, allowing them to delve into specifics regarding working in a hotel. They will explore various facets of the industry, including:

• - Observing real hotel operations
• - Understanding potential career paths within hospitality
• - Learning about Kanazawa as a valued tourist destination
• - Gaining insights about business hotels and their operations

Scheduled Agenda

• - Date & Time: August 5, 2025, from 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM (with check-in starting at 11:00 AM)
• - Venue: Smile Hotel Kanazawa West Entrance
• - Eligibility: Open to students from graduate schools, four-year universities, junior colleges, and vocational schools, including those graduating in 2027
• - Program Highlights:

- Introduction of staff members
- Company overview (HPG/HO)
- Presentation about Smile Hotel and market trends in the Kanazawa area
- Discussions on work styles, future career opportunities, and growth pathways
- Q&A session

Exclusive Benefits for Early Registrants

Those who register early for the event will be in for a treat! Participants will have a chance to win a complimentary overnight stay at the Smile Hotel Kanazawa West Entrance prior to the event. The stay is set for August 4, 2025, giving attendees firsthand experience of the hotel before engaging in the career event the next day. This initiative aims to provide students with a tangible sense of the hotel's offerings and an opportunity to consider a career in hospitality.

Complimentary Amenities

• - Stay: One-night accommodation at Smile Hotel Kanazawa West Entrance (one room for one guest, including breakfast)
• - Stay Date: August 4, 2025

Note: If circumstances change and you can no longer attend, please be aware that date changes cannot be accommodated. Availability is limited, and the first ten rooms will be allotted, closing the reservation once fully booked. Additional guests cannot be accommodated.

Reservation Information

To secure your spot at this exciting event, please follow the link to our registration form: Reservation Form. Please note that the deadline for registration is August 1, 2025, by 6:00 PM.

About the Smile Hotel Kanazawa West Entrance

• - Name: Smile Hotel Kanazawa West Entrance
• - Location: 3-2-37 Hirooka, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Zip Code 920-0031
• - Phone Number: 076-221-8311
• - Access: Approximately a 4-minute walk from the West Exit of Kanazawa Station, and about a 15-minute drive from Kanazawa East IC and Kanazawa West IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.
• - Number of Rooms: 153
• - Opening Date: November 28, 2021
• - Official Website: Smile Hotels

About Hospitality Operations Inc.

• - Company Name: Hospitality Operations Inc.
• - Location: 2-5-16 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Zip Code 101-0054
• - CEO: Akio Tanaka
• - Established: July 22, 2005
• - Major Business Areas: Hotels, inns, glamping, ski resorts, golf courses, food services, childcare
• - Official Website: Hospitality Operations