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Ishaan leads the crucial Practical Arts semester that forms the foundation of each student’s education in the BBA degree programme at AIHM. A passionate educator and experienced hotelier, he holds degrees and advanced diplomas in hospitality management and tourism from Australia and United Kingdom. Prior to contributing his talents to AIHM, he led a successful global career in hospitality including roles as a hotel general manager in Bangkok and an international university lecturer. A vital part of AIHM’s team, he guides each student as they begin their journey and takes joy in inspiring future leaders as they embark on their first steps toward careers in hospitality management.
What is ‘Practical Magic’? No, I’m not talking about the 1998 film starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. I’m talking about the transformative power of Practical Arts studies in a hospitality education. The Practical Arts are a keystone of the world-famous Swiss-style hospitality education model.
The Muay Thai orchestra plays its rhythmic music. The drummers create an entrancing beat. The resonant sound of the Thai oboe rises and falls hypnotically. The contenders prepare for battle. In one corner, we have Talent. In the opposite corner, Experience readies himself for the match. All through the stadium, spectators get ready to cheer their chosen contender. Who do you think will emerge as the champion?
