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Samantha Lauver-Marion is a veteran of Minor Hotels, with over a decade of rounded experience in operations, sales, communications and customer relationship management. Her latest role sees her lead student engagement at the Asian Institute of Hospitality Management. A graduate of Hospitality Management herself from Temple University in the US, she is also a certified trainer with a proven record of empowering students to succeed.
Climate change impacts every industry. In the hospitality industry, this is powerfully true. We host our guests in some of the world’s most beautiful environments. Amidst such amazing backdrops, it’s hard to not consider the effects the travel and hotel business play in the big picture.
AIHM thrives by attracting a student body filled with the most passionate aspiring hoteliers from around the world. We provide an intimate learning environment where students work closely with faculty who share their intense passion.
Knowledge is power. The world constantly evolves. The business world is in a state of flux. New technologies, values and global dynamics change the formulas for success. Never-before-faced risks emerge, and so do unprecedented opportunities. Where can you find the knowledge and skills to stay on top of the changes?
Happy New Year! There’s something special about the start of a new year, isn’t there? It is a time where we all get a chance to hit the refresh button and start anew. As a new year begins, the world feels full of new opportunities. This is the time to set goals and resolutions, to dream of new horizons, to make plans for the experiences you would like to have in the year ahead.
Are you tired of sending out job applications and never hearing back? Does the thought of a job interview make you sweat? You’re not alone. But fear not! The two-day “Career Ready: CV and Interview Skills” course is the key you’ve been looking for.
Have you ever noticed that world’s most successful businesspeople are often fantastic communicators? This is no coincidence. Great presentation skills are one of the most important professional competencies you can possess.
In this AIHM Higher blog post, Matthew Fryar—the General Manager of Avani Pattaya Resort—sits down with Samantha Lauver-Marion—Head of Student Engagement at AIHM—to discuss the Young Talent Scholarship, a fantastic initiative open to graduating high school students in Thailand.
Everyone’s educational journey is different. AIHM understands that. While many of our students are young adults just starting out in the world, we also welcome a significant number working professionals who are early or mid-way through their career and looking for a way to take their achievements to the next level.
AIHM’s Executive Education short courses in professional development provide industry professionals the opportunity to upskill, to upgrade their knowledge and to put practical new tools and techniques into action as soon as they complete a two-day course. Taught by guest experts and AIHM’s own passionate faculty, our Executive Education courses tackle the most important topics and talents required to succeed in today’s hospitality industry and in fields beyond.
Preparing for the start of your university experience is just as important as beginning this next step of your educational journey. It’s a moment of transition and wide-open possibilities. This period is also a prime opportunity to cultivate the skills and habits that will serve you well in your university experience, your future career and your personal life. It’s a time to start becoming the person you want to be.
