Dusit Announces New Hotel School

Dusit International's pioneering Education division, responsible for Thailand's first hospitality school, Dusit Thani College, and a first-of-its-kind joint venture with Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School, announces another first for the local hospitality education field.

In late 2015, Dusit will launch the new Dusit Thani Hotel School, Thailand's first hospitality school based on ASEAN Common Competency Standards for Tourism Professionals. The school will offer a complete curriculum at both certificate and diploma levels, covering all areas of hotel operations. It will be operated separately from Dusit Thani College where those wishing to further their studies may transfer their credits to enroll in the college's Bachelor and Master Degree programs. Additionally, credits from the Dusit Thani Hotel School are transferable to higher education institutions throughout the country.

The Dusit Thani Hotel School will be located in central Bangkok and offer up to 1,300 students 7,000 square metres of learning space, including: 9 classrooms, 2 language laboratories, 2 IT laboratories with the latest industry software programs, 3 demonstration kitchens, 3 practical kitchens, and mock-up rooms of key hotel areas, such as front office, housekeeping, restaurant, and bar.

The school's curriculum has been designed with different entry and exit points, allowing for a flexible programme students can tailor to suit their professional goals. No matter which path they choose, they will acquire the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to enter the hospitality field upon graduation anywhere in the ASEAN economic community.

"Developing and nurturing homegrown hospitality talent is crucial for our tourism industry," shares Dusit International Managing Director and CEO, Khun Chanin Donavanik. "Dusit Thani Hotel School's focus on sound theoretical instruction, on-the-job training and communication skills will allow more young people the opportunity to have a career in hospitality and make a lasting, positive contribution to the industry as a whole."

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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