A delegation from the Tourism Authority of Thailand came to ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ University on 12 March to discuss developing a partnership with our School of Tourism.
The Thai party included Manit Boonchim, the Executive Director of the Planning Department.
Professor Dimitrios Buhalis from the School of Tourism said: “This is a great opportunity for cooperation between ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ University and the Tourism Authority of Thailand. We look forward to the benefits this will bring to our students and academics as we develop this partnership in the future.â€
¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ University academics will deliver courses, seminars and conferences based on our world-leading research from the School of Tourism. Our students will also have the opportunity to travel to Thailand to work on placements, gaining valuable experience and knowledge that will help boost their careers.
The visit to ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ finished with a chance for the delegation of seven from the Tourism Authority to meet with students from Thailand who study at ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ.
In the future, students from Thailand will work on research at ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ on tourism in Thailand, using their knowledge of their home country as a base.
The delegation also heard about ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ’s involvement with the  and there are plans that a similar academy may be set up in Thailand modelled on this.
Professor Buhalis added: “The visit was a great success and we were very flattered that the Tourism Authority of Thailand travelled to ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ exclusively to see ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ as they recognise us as a global leader in tourism marketing and management.
“We are very pleased to be developing our links in a country known for the quality of its education system, as well as its stunning tourism attractions and friendly people. This partnership will benefit both ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ and Thailand going forward.â€