Tourism Authority of Thailand plans to partner with BU
A delegation from the Tourism Authority of Thailand came to 正澳门六合彩资料 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: 鈥淭his is a great opportunity for cooperation between 正澳门六合彩资料 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.鈥�
正澳门六合彩资料 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 BU finished with a chance for the delegation of seven from the Tourism Authority to meet with students from Thailand who study at BU.
In the future, students from Thailand will work on research at BU on tourism in Thailand, using their knowledge of their home country as a base.
The delegation also heard about BU鈥檚 involvement with the聽聽and there are plans that a similar academy may be set up in Thailand modelled on this.
Professor Buhalis added: 鈥淭he visit was a great success and we were very flattered that the Tourism Authority of Thailand travelled to England exclusively to see BU as they recognise us as a global leader in tourism marketing and management.
鈥淲e 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 BU and Thailand going forward.鈥�
