Employee Appreciation Day

Great institutions are built by great people. At AIHM, our dedicated team shapes the future of hospitality—educators, mentors, and professionals who inspire and support our students every day. This Employee Appreciation Day, we celebrate the incredible individuals who make AIHM a world-class hub for hospitality education. Read more to discover the people behind our success.

Celebrating Those Who Shape Tomorrow’s Hospitality Leaders

At the Asian Institute of Hospitality Management, we often speak about the future—about shaping the next generation of hospitality leaders, innovators and changemakers. But today, on Employee Appreciation Day, I want to take a moment to recognise the foundation upon which that future is built: our incredible team.

Whether you’re igniting curiosity in the classroom, bringing learning to life through hands-on experiences, keeping our operations running smoothly, supporting students as they navigate their university journeys, or building relationships with global employers and our academic partners, you play a vital role in our mission. Every one of you contributes to making AIHM a place where students can thrive.

The talents you share with us and the passion you bring to our campuses each day have helped elevate Thailand to a new global centre of hospitality education. In your diverse roles, you integrate your own personal touches with our Swiss-based curriculum and operations. You create student opportunities available nowhere else in the world. You highlight the hospitality innovations and heritage emerging from Asia and elsewhere. You make AIHM an enjoyable place to work, learn and grow. Today, we want to celebrate you.

The Educators Who Make a Lasting Impact

Education today is about so much more than imparting knowledge; it is about transformation. Every day, you—our faculty members and academic leaders—go above and beyond to inspire our students, to help them chart their own career paths, and to guide them in developing the leadership qualities that will empower their journeys in business world and beyond.

Our Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) students benefit immensely from your dedication, both in our academic courses and our practical training sessions that mirror real-world industry scenarios. Similarly, you provide life-changing mentorship to the working professionals who study with us in order to advance their careers via programmes likes our Certificate in International Hotel Administration (CIHA).

As we have grown over the course of our relatively short history to date, you have constantly helped us expand our educational mission by contributing your insights and drawing from your own diverse professional backgrounds. Because of you, we’re now able to help students build their futures through the academic tracks in our BTEC diplomas and AIHM College NCUK programmes, opening doors to further study in countries like the United Kingdom. For students who wish to study for degrees with us but need additional help developing their English skills first, our English for Business and Academic Studies (EBAS) lecturers do a phenomenal job teaching the language skills for success in an international learning environment.

Likewise, our dedicated Executive Education faculty deliver cutting-edge insights to industry professionals looking to sharpen their expertise in diverse range of specialities like Public Speaking, Business English, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Operations and Digital Marketing. Thank you to all of our academic team for your exceptional contributions to our students’ growth.

Excellence Beyond the Classroom

Beyond the classroom, the AIHM experience is shaped by incredible teams dedicated to making sure our students thrive. Those of you directing and supporting Student Engagement ensure that learning at AIHM extends far beyond textbooks. You enhance our students’ college experience through social activities, industry networking events, leadership opportunities and personal development initiatives that prepare students for the realities of the hospitality world.

Of course, at the core of any great hospitality institution lies a commitment to service. That spirit is embodied by our Administrative Professionals, Operations Teams and Support Staff. You are the individuals who keep AIHM running smoothly. The work of our facilities team, finance specialists, marketing professionals, admissions counselors, front-desk staff and IT professionals often happens behind the scenes, but it is no less vital to our success and the successes of our students. You are miracle-workers, embodying the adaptability and resilience we aim to imbue in our students.

A Collective Commitment to Hospitality

Hospitality is, at its heart, about people—about welcoming, guiding and uplifting others. These humanistic values are ones we share as educators, support professionals and mentors.

Whether you are teaching a first-year BBA student their foundational courses, helping an executive refine their leadership approach, or maintaining the impeccable standards that define our institution, your contributions matter. Together, we are shaping an educational experience that is world-class—and also world-changing. You are transforming the lives of our students and empowering them to reshape the future of business, communities and society. I share your joy in watching our students mature and develop during their time with us. The discoveries they make, the progress they exhibit, the positive impression they make on visiting hospitality experts and employers—all of these things are possible through your efforts.

The Heart of AIHM: Honouring Our Dedicated Team

At the Asian Institute of Hospitality Management, we understand that the true essence of hospitality lies in the people who uphold its values. Each day, you—whether as educators, support staff, or operational leaders—demonstrate unwavering commitment, skill, and professionalism in your work. Your collective efforts are the cornerstone of AIHM’s success, and it is thanks to your dedication that we are able to shape the next generation of hospitality leaders. As we continue to rise and reach new heights, we do so with the belief that it is through your contributions that we achieve our vision of AIHMHIGHER. We extend our heartfelt thanks for your exemplary dedication and service to our institution.