AIHM HIGHER

AIHM’s very first BBA graduates are stepping into the world of hospitality with inspiring stories to tell.
From managing live events to leading real hotel consultancy projects, they shaped their futures while building AIHM’s legacy. Backed by Swiss academic excellence and real industry access, their journeys are nothing short of remarkable.

Curious to see where passion and opportunity have taken them? Discover their stories in our latest blog.

A new chapter has opened for AIHM students with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Rosewood Bangkok. This partnership with one of the world’s most respected luxury hospitality brands is more than a formality—it’s a gateway to real opportunities. From first impressions made by our young professionals to long-term career pathways, the collaboration speaks volumes. But how did this relationship begin, and what does it mean for our students’ futures?

We sat down with Chris Meylan, COO of AIHM, to uncover the story behind this exciting step forward.

It’s that time…. IGCSE scores have just come in. If you’ve been waiting for the results, you’ve probably been nervous and anxious for weeks. You opened your Statement of Results hoping you scored high enough to attend your dream school. If you reached your target, congratulations! If, on the other hand, you didn’t score quite high enough, the impact can knock the air out of you for a moment. Don’t worry though. You still have paths you can take!

Luxury hotels captivate guests with flawless service and refined surroundings. Yet behind every smooth operation lies a world of strategy, leadership and logistics. At AIHM, students experience both the visible and the vital behind-the-scenes roles. Their second internship reveals the business engine driving hospitality success.

Read on to discover how this journey shapes future leaders in the industry.

Shanghai. Danang. Montreux. Macau. Zurich. Cairo. Dubai. Jakarta. Singapore. Geneva. Sydney. Brighton. Munich. Berlin. Bangkok. What do these places have in common? They’re all cities to which Gilles Charlet’s long and storied career has taken him. For students who plan to build a global career, Gilles’ experience and stories are an inspiration.

Want to know more about his journey and the way it impacts his teaching? Read on to discover more about what he brings to the AIHM experience.

In a world drowning in plastic and burning through waste, three teenagers from Bangkok dared to imagine something different—and now they’ve started building it.

At AIHM, our young professionals take what they learn in the classroom and put these lessons to the test in real-world hotel environments. Each BBA student completes two different internships as part of earning their hotel management degree. These internships take them around the world, enhancing their global perspectives and giving them practical experience and insights they can highlight in their CVs when they graduate and embark on their career paths.

Every memorable stay or meal begins with the unseen dedication of countless hospitality professionals. On this Labour Day, we celebrate the hard work, passion and teamwork that transform everyday moments into lasting memories.

When Nimi Khanijou completed her studies at the Asian Institute of Hospitality & Management (AIHM) and continued onward at Les Roches, she already knew she wanted to be an industry trailblazer. Today, she’s well on her way, blazing a trail as the first AIHM alumnus to step into Minor Hotels’ Preferred Employment Status opportunity, a pathway designed to fast-track talented graduates into impactful roles across the company.

How can the CIHA propel you to new heights? Siraphop Watthanabaramisakun shares how the CIHA has been helping him progress in his career at Minor Hotels in Thailand. Mathew Kiran John talks about how the CIHA has helped him in his career journey at Minor Hotels properties in the Maldives. The two professionals joined AIHM from different countries and different departments—Siraphop from the Rooms division and Mathew from Engineering—both with the desire and motivation to fill in the gaps in their hospitality expertise, to boost their leadership abilities and to reach increasingly new heights in their careers over the years to come.

Read on to learn about how earning the CIHA has impacted their career development.