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On 28 August 2026, Dusit Thani College, led by Dr. Atthawet Prougestaporn, Rector, together with members of the College’s executive team, extended their congratulations to the Department of Tourism on the occasion of its 24th Anniversary.

Dusit Thani College continues to cultivate the next generation of hospitality leaders through its Inspiring Hospitality Leadership (IHL) 2026 programme for international students. Designed as a four-year leadership development journey, the programme combines experiential learning with insights from renowned industry leaders, executives, and successful alumni. The initiative reflects the College’s commitment to developing globally minded graduates equipped with leadership skills, professional excellence, and the ability to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Dusit Thani College is proud to announce that its students have once again placed among the top three at the ALLiance Sustainability in Hospitality Contest, organized by The Alliance Network in partnership with Relais & Châteaux — marking the second consecutive year the College has reached the podium in this international competition. In the 2026 edition, Ms. Purimprat Pradit, Ms. Isabella Marissa Stacy, and Mr. Pokin Puntu, first-year students from the International Hospitality Management and Professional Culinary Arts International programs — secured 2nd Runner-Up with Nai Mõng – Real Taste from the Countryside, a premium family dining concept rooted in the culinary traditions of Phatthalung, Southern Thailand. The project reimagines authentic Southern Thai cuisine through sustainably sourced, seasonal ingredients and a modern interpretation of local culinary heritage, inviting guests to experience sustainability not as a compromise but as part of an immersive, memorable dining journey. As 2nd Runner-Up, competing in their very first international competition, the team received a €200 voucher courtesy of Relais & Châteaux, an official certificate of achievement, and the opportunity to present their concept to the Relais & Châteaux CSR team. This year's result builds on a strong showing in 2025, when Dusit Thani College swept both 1st place (SHINRAI, a zero-waste culinary concept blending Japanese technique with Thai ingredients) and 2nd place (Re-leaf, a regenerative eco-wellness farm stay concept) in the contest's inaugural edition, triumphing over competitors from all 22 member countries of The Alliance Network at the time. The ALLiance Sustainability in Hospitality Contest challenges Hospitality and Culinary Arts students from Alliance member institutions — spanning more than 20 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa — to design innovative concepts that turn sustainability into an engaging, rewarding guest experience across its environmental, social, and economic dimensions, judged by a panel of industry professionals and sustainability experts. Two years running, students from Dusit Thani College's international program have proven that Thai culinary talent and sustainable thinking can consistently stand out on a global stage.

Dusit Thani College has been commissioned by the Department of Tourism to develop a CEFR-aligned English proficiency assessment for tourism professionals in Thailand. The initiative aims to create a standardized national testing framework that reflects real-world communication needs within the tourism and hospitality industry. This project reinforces the College’s role in supporting workforce development and strengthening the global competitiveness of Thailand’s tourism sector.

MBA Online students from Dusit Thani College gained firsthand insights into luxury hospitality and culinary innovation through study visits to Aman Nai Lert Bangkok and GOAT Bangkok. The experience connected classroom learning with real-world business practices, highlighting leadership, customer experience, sustainability, and service excellence. The visits reflect the College’s commitment to developing future hospitality leaders with a global mindset and industry-ready expertise.

Dusit Thani College joined more than 30 educational institutions and organizations nationwide in signing an MOU with the Department of Tourism to enhance tourism workforce development. The collaboration aims to align education and training with industry needs through curriculum development, knowledge exchange, and cross-sector partnerships. This milestone underscores the College’s commitment to strengthening Thailand’s tourism workforce and supporting the sustainable growth of the tourism industry.