With extensive experience in hospitality management and hotel operations, Honey Gilani brings a strong understanding of guest services, staff training, team leadership, and operational excellence to Outbound Path Consulting (OPC).
As Country Director for Thailand, Honey leads OPC’s local operations and serves as the primary point of contact for aspiring hospitality professionals seeking J-1 internship and training opportunities in the United States.
Previously, as Operations Manager at Paradise Sukhumvit Hotel in Bangkok, she oversaw daily hotel operations, staff recruitment, training, and coordination across multiple departments, ensuring exceptional service standards and smooth operations.
Her experience also includes serving as Front Office Supervisor at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, where she managed front-office operations, coordinated guest services, supervised staff, and handled VIP guest requirements in a luxury hospitality environment.
Combining her hands-on hospitality experience with a commitment to professional development, Honey is dedicated to connecting qualified Thai talent with international training opportunities that support long-term career growth.
Studying or recently graduated in hospitality, tourism, culinary arts, or hotel management. Or already working, with a year of hospitality experience.
Conversational English. Valid passport.
Pre-screened by a named advisor before your file reaches the sponsor. You never apply blind.
Placements inside U.S. hotel and resort operations: front office, culinary, food and beverage, guest services.
Run through a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor for Thailand. Not a private job broker.
Paid training inside a premium U.S. hotel. A wage from your host employer, paid directly to you.
Your background, field, and goals.
Where you stand, plainly stated. Even if it's "not yet."
Every requirement, in writing.
Formal review by our licensed J-1 sponsor. Not us.
A role suited to your goals.
Ready for life on arrival.
Every step depends on eligibility, host availability, and sponsor approval.
Your advisor confirms fit first. Then your file moves to our licensed sponsor, who issues your official paperwork.
Your information goes to your advisor only. Never sold. Never shared.
No. This is a cultural exchange program. It doesn't guarantee a visa, job, or permanent U.S. status.
Yes. By your host employer.
Internship: up to 12 months. Traineeship: up to 18 months.
Conversational English is a must at least.
No. J-1 is a temporary cultural exchange. Not an immigration pathway.
Yes. Run under the U.S. Department of State's J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. [Name the specific sponsor here once confirmed.
A named advisor is assigned to your file. They reach out within days, with a clear next step.
