Whether planning a career in international hotel and tourism management or 
setting up a boutique hotel, restaurant or cafe, a course providing the right 
balance between theory and hands-on experience will give students a strong 
footing, says the Director of Vatel Thailand, a part of the 1st Worldwide 
Business School Group in Hospitality & Tourism Management.

First established in France in 1981 by Mr. Alain Sebban, the award-winning 
Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School today has 51 schools across four 
continents and provides students with an opportunity to participate in the 
Marco Polo exchange programme.

In Thailand, Vatel is in partnership with Silpakorn University, one of 
Bangkok's most prestigious universities. Since 2003, over 1,500 students have 
graduated from Vatel Thailand, obtaining dual degrees from Vatel and Silpakorn 
which is possible to complete in 3 years.

"Vatel graduates are highly sought after by international hospitality companies 
because the double degree programme offers students the opportunity to gain a 
greater understanding of cross cultural management issues within an industry 
which is global by definition," said Asst. Prof. Dr. Sompid Kattiyapikul, Dean 
of Silpakorn University International College (SUIC) and Director of Vatel 
Thailand. "Other alumni have become successful entrepreneurs, operating their 
own businesses."

Vatel Thailand school is located in central Bangkok next to the Chao Phraya 
River, surrounded by leading international hotels which offers Asian students 
access to the best of French culinary arts and hospitality, right in Southeast 
Asia's tourism hub.

Key to the success of the BBA Hotel Management programme is the rotation every 
two weeks of business management courses, supplemented by foreign language 
lessons, and hands-on professional practice.

Additionally, students gain real life work experience during their studies on 
internships which are conducted every year and includes an internship in France 
during the third year.

More than 35,000 Vateliens, as Vatel alumni are called, can be found working in 
management in 5 star hotels around the world, from general management, to 
marketing, and F&B service, forming a dynamic, strong and priceless network.
For the programme starting on 31st August 2020, the application period is open 
until 31st July. Scholarships are available.

Interested students can obtain further information by writing to 
suicfaculty@gmail.com or admissions@vatel.co.th

Contact:
Tel: +(66) 02 639 7521-3
www.suic.su.ac.th or www.vatel.co.th

SOURCE: Vatel Thailand