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AIHM’s hospitality management students enjoy internships in some of the world’s most exclusive hotels and innovative resorts. On the AIHM Higher blog, we’ve shared internship stories from the Maldives and student experiences in the United Arab Emirates. Today, we turn our attention closer to home. Read on to discover what our students learned on their internships in Thailand.

Back in the Middle Ages, a book was a rare, priceless object. The art of bookmaking required a team of highly skilled scribes, illuminators and binders. Each book cost a small fortune. Only the wealthiest members of society were able to own books, and even then, the number of books you were able to own or gain access to was limited by practical considerations. As of September 2023, the internet contains 4.3 billion pages of content, accessible to virtually everyone. Those Medieval Europeans would consider today’s wide-sweeping access to knowledge an embarrassment of riches. But knowledge does not equal understanding.

A post from AIHM Student Ambassador Khemkhaeng Andrew Rohrbach, third-year Bachelor of Business Administration student in Global Hospitality Management

As a member of the first cohort of the Asian Institute of Hospitality Management in Academic Association with Les Roches, I’ve been able to benefit from a wealth of opportunities during my studies here. Soon after joining the institute, I participated in the PHIST conference, an initiative dedicated to sustainable tourism development hosted by the Phuket Hotel Association along with other industry partners.

You know how hard it is to acquire a new customer. That’s why upselling to customers who have already decided to make a purchase is one of the most valuable skills you can master. In just two days, you can learn the tactics to achieve new levels of success. Explore what AIHM’s weekend-long ‘Upselling & Sales Strategies’ course can do for your business and your own personal career growth.

A post from AIHM Student Ambassador Julie Khin, first-year BBA degree student in Global Hospitality Management from Yangon, Myanmar.

AIHM is home to students from all over the world. We’re a small school where we all get to know each other. Despite our small size, we have students from over ten different cultures and nationalities. Of course, there are many students from Thailand, but a lot of us come from across the region and all around the world.

AIHM’s Meet the Instructor series lets you get to know the hardworking, inspirational individuals who guide our students on their AIHM journeys. Each faculty member brings their own talents, background, passion and expertise to their teaching. Learn how they became the teachers they are today. Glimpse a bit of their life outside the classroom. Read about the life experiences that have shaped them and their teaching philosophies.

AIHM’s hospitality management curriculum takes students on an exhilarating journey. One of its highlights: the Practical Arts semester. A hands-on exploration of hotel operations, the Practical Arts course invites students to experience a variety of hotel areas from the work of the baristas to housekeeping to events management studies.

Some people you meet radiate energy and inspiration. They have a smile that’s contagious. They walk in a room, and it instantly brightens. Samantha Lauver-Marion, AIHM’s Head of Student Engagement, is a shining example!

A career in hospitality can take you around the world. Just ask Tip Tirakanirunkul, AIHM instructor in the Practical Arts. Originally from Thailand, she began her higher education locally before pursuing culinary training and a successful pastry career in Europe. Journeying full circle, she returned to her home country several years ago to share her hospitality expertise at universities in Thailand.

If you find yourself at a crossroads in your professional journey, seeking a path filled with excitement and rewards, let me share a hidden gem with you – the captivating world of hospitality management in Asia and South-East Asia. Regardless of where you are on life's timeline, a career in hospitality management in this region offers remarkable opportunities and a chance to make a real difference.