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College of Tourism and Hotel Management (COTHM) and Dusit Thani College Bangkok, a leading institution under the renowned Dusit Thani Group, have signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a historic step towards enhancing education and career opportunities for COTHM students in Pakistan. The MoU was officially signed by COTHM Global UK Founder, President & CEO Ahmad Shafiq, and Dusit Thani College Bangkok Executive Director of External Affairs John Lohr at the COTHM Head Office in Lahore, Pakistan.
This partnership designates COTHM as the exclusive strategic partner of Dusit Thani College Bangkok in Pakistan, paving the way for an array of opportunities for COTHM students in the global hospitality and tourism industry. As part of this collaboration, students will gain access to exclusive internships, job placements, exposure tours, and study pathways that are aligned with international standards.
A world of opportunities for students
With Dusit Thani Group’s impressive portfolio of over 300 hotels in 20 countries and an additional 60 hotels in development, this MoU opens a gateway to numerous career advancement opportunities for COTHM students pursuing careers in hospitality, tourism, and hotel management. The collaboration will provide COTHM students with invaluable practical experience, international exposure, and a direct pathway to the global hospitality industry.
Students will benefit from internships at Dusit Thani Group’s international properties, where they will receive hands-on training and mentorship in a wide variety of hotel management roles. This partnership also opens doors to job placements within Dusit Thani Group’s vast network of hotels around the world, ensuring that COTHM graduates have the global recognition and support needed to succeed in their careers.
Expanding Horizons: Study Pathways and Exposure Tours
In addition to internships and job opportunities, the MoU also includes study pathways, enabling COTHM students to access different academic programs at Dusit Thani College Bangkok. This provides students the chance to enhance their academic qualifications in an internationally recognized institution, furthering their expertise in tourism and hospitality management.
Moreover, the collaboration will facilitate exposure tours to international destinations, allowing COTHM students to gain first-hand experience and cultural insights, preparing them to thrive in a globalized industry.
A Step Towards Global Recognition
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Ahmad Shafiq, Founder and President of COTHM Global UK, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “This strategic alliance with Dusit Thani College Bangkok is a monumental step for COTHM. It not only enhances the quality of education for our students but also provides them with unparalleled global opportunities in one of the most prestigious hospitality networks worldwide. We are proud to be the exclusive strategic partner of Dusit Thani College in Pakistan, and we are excited about the doors this will open for our students.”
John Lohr, Executive Director of External Affairs at Dusit Thani College Bangkok, also shared his excitement about the partnership: “We are pleased to collaborate with COTHM in Pakistan, as it strengthens our commitment to providing high-quality hospitality education and real-world opportunities to students. By connecting with COTHM, we can help shape the next generation of hospitality leaders, and we look forward to seeing COTHM students thrive in the global hospitality industry through this partnership.”
