AIHM HIGHER

“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.

The Power of Critical Thinking in Hospitality Leadership

In the fast-paced world of hospitality, technology enhances efficiency, but true innovation stems from critical thinking and empathy. Creating seamless guest experiences requires leaders to balance digital advancements with human connection. By questioning technological outputs and aligning them with core values, managers ensure that service remains personalised and impactful. Critical thinking not only helps leaders anticipate diverse guest needs but also fosters adaptability and innovation, allowing teams to thrive in an ever-evolving industry.

🔍 Want to know how critical thinking can transform leadership and drive innovation? Read on!

Unlock Your Strengths for Effective Communication and Collaboration
Public speaking can be a challenge, but with support and guidance, you can transform it into an opportunity for growth. By embracing creativity and leveraging strengths, teams can drive success and innovation.

At AIHM, we offer tailored programmes to build your skills and confidence, empowering you to excel in your career. Read the full article to learn how our approach can help you succeed.

Developing teams and individuals is an ongoing process that thrives on clear communication, structured goals, and a supportive environment. By fostering collaboration, setting clear expectations, and creating space for growth, organisations can empower their people to succeed. Let’s explore key strategies to build stronger teams and more capable individuals.

Leadership involves a distinctive set of skills. You need to learn how to look after and empower your team as individuals—as well as a group who works to achieve goals together. You balance the personal and the collective.

As the last semester drew to a close,Samantha Lauver-Marionsat down with four of AIHM’s graduating students as they completed their Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Hospitality Management. 

What were there favourite moments from their time at AIHM? How do they plan to benefit from their AIHM educations moving forward? What advice to they have for new students? Find out below. 

If you’re scared of heights, would you rush to the top of a ladder? An experienced construction worker or someone who cleans the windows of skyscrapers for a living would be happy to just hop on the ladder and zoom their way up to the top. They’re used to it. Climbing up to a lofty height is something they’ve done many times before. We can use this as a comparison to public speaking.

In June 2023, we officially launched AIHM’s Executive Education programme with the mission of “Empowering Asia’s Business Professionals to Achieve Excellence”.

Thank you for entrusting with your time and your teams, it has been an amazing first year of learning together.

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.