Guest of Honour, Korean Ambassador to Thailand together with executives of Dusit International and aT Agro-Fisheries Food and Trade Corporation at the MOU signing ceremony for hospitality internship program on 25 May 2016 at Impact Arena. Pictured from left to right: Mr Yoo Chung-sik, the Executive Vice President for Food Industry & Export Promotion of aT Agro-Fisheries Food and Trade Corporation H.E Noh Kwang-il, Korean Ambassador to Thailand Mr Tan Eng Leong, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Quality Assurance of Dusit International — Photo by Dusit

Bangkok -- aT Agro-Fisheries Food and Trade Corporation (aT), the government agency of Korea's Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Rural Affairs, has teamed up with leading Asian hospitality group Dusit International to promote a cultural exchange whereby students from South Korea will have a chance to intern at one of the chain's international hotels and resorts.

The program, jointly conceived by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; and the Korea Agro-Fisheries Food and Trade Corporation (aT), seeks to contribute to the Korean government's top priority of creating opportunities for learning and career development of Korean youth. The "Good Jobs, Good People" program consists of 6-month internships in Front Office or Culinary positions that aim to prepare students for international careers in the hospitality field.

"To develop truly global talents, we have decided to launch this program in Thailand, a mecca for cuisine and world leader in tourism," said Mr Kim Jae Soo, Chief Executive Officer of aT. "We have chosen to partner with Dusit International, whose over 65 years of experience in the hotel business and their expertise in hospitality education is an excellent fit for our program."

Presided over the partnership agreement signing ceremony by aT's Executive Vice President for Food Industry & Export Promotion Mr Yoo Chung Sik, and Dusit International's Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Quality Assurance Mr Tan Eng Leong, the signing event also included a cooking demonstration by guest chefs from Dusit Thani Bangkok and the Young Agri-Food Fellowship.

"We are delighted to participate in this excellent initiative as it aligns with Dusit's objective of promoting hospitality education throughout the Asian region," said Mr Tan Eng Leong. "The students will gain valuable on-the-job training while simultaneously developing cross-cultural communication skills and helping our hotels better serve our Korean guests. In addition, they will also have a chance to participate in some of our hospitality management and culinary programs."

Currently, Korea ranks among the top 5 inbound markets to Dusit Hotels and Resorts worldwide, with the Korean market ranking number one at Dusit Thani Guam Resort, the most luxury and the tallest hotel to launch on the island. Dusit also has a long and solid heritage to contribute to human capital development for the hospitality industry through initiatives such as: Dusit Thani College, Le Cordon Bleu Dusit, and the Dusit Thani Hotel School which are hotel management, culinary and vocational hospitality schools respectively.

About Dusit Hotels and Resorts

Dusit Hotels and Resorts is the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies. With a heartfelt belief and commitment to introducing Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to the world, Dusit Hotels and Resorts offers guests a uniquely special stay in high-style surroundings and a personalised approach to service. The group's portfolio of hotels, resorts and luxury villas includes more than 300 properties operating under a total of eight brands (Devarana – Dusit Retreats, Dusit Thani, Dusit Suites, Dusit Collection, dusitD2, Dusit Princess, ASAI Hotels, and Elite Havens) across 18 countries worldwide.

For more information, please visit dusit.com.

About Dusit International

Established in 1948, Dusit International or Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DUSIT) is a leading hospitality group listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Its operations comprise five distinct yet complementary business units: Dusit Hotels and Resorts, Dusit Hospitality Education, Dusit Foods, Dusit Estate, and Hospitality-Related Services.

Dusit International's diversified investments in real estate development, hospitality-related services, and the food sector are part of its long-term strategy for sustainable growth, which focuses on three key areas: balance, expansion and diversification.

For more information, please visit dusit-international.com.

Sureerat Sudpairak
Corporate Manager – Public Relations
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