AIHM HIGHER

Dreaming of a UK degree but unsure where to begin?

At AIHM College, we’re offering a smarter, supported first step—right here in Bangkok.

As Thailand’s first NCUK Study Centre for hospitality education, we’re opening global doors locally.
With guaranteed university progression and flexible pathways, the possibilities are real.

Read on to discover how your international journey can start closer to home than you think.

Wait—did he just start juggling?
When Matt Spriegel, founder of Atiom, pulled tennis balls from his pocket during a guest talk at AIHM, no one expected a masterclass in mindset. But that’s exactly what they got. From daily habits to business hacks, Matt shared how “1% better every day” can transform your ideas—and your future.

Curious what juggling has to do with success? Let’s dive in.

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

It’s a question that sounds simple—until you try to answer it. At AIHM’s latest Guest Speaker Series, students discovered that the path to a successful career isn’t always straight.

With insight from Bree Creaser of Minor Hotels, the journey becomes clearer—one bold step at a time.
Here’s how our aspiring hoteliers are finding their footing and shaping their futures.

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.

When I was young, I dreamed of a career that would take me around the world. Today, I’m looking out from my office to the Bangkok skyline. My specific ambitions have evolved over time, but the strong sense of ambition has stayed constant. Over the years, I’ve helmed an exquisite beachfront resort by the Andaman Sea, taught students at some of the world’s most elite hospitality management institutes, and helped steer these institutes and their graduates to success.

“We weren't just classmates anymore. We had to think, act and deliver like professionals.”

That’s how AIHM student Maya Mariyam described her final Integrated Hospitality Project (IHP) experience at AIHM. It’s a sentiment echoed by many who’ve taken part in this ambitious, real-world learning series. From their third semester onwards, students step into the industry and take on consulting projects for real clients, with real stakes, and real impact.

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.

Selling. The very word can make even confident professionals hesitate. Whether you work in hospitality, education, tech, or wellness, you’ve likely felt that quiet tension—the pressure to say the right thing, the fear of sounding pushy, the discomfort of offering something that might be declined.

This blog is about that difference, and why it matters more than any technique.