Minor take on major education tie-up

Dillip Rajakarier, CEO, Minor Hotels, talks about their recent association with Les Roches Global Hospitality Education. With its global network of hotels and restaurants, Minor will offer a rich training ground for students.

It’s not difficult to set up a hospitality school, but there are only a few good ones”

Tell us about the partnership with Les Roches.

Les Roches is considered to be one of the world’s best hospitality schools, being consistently ranked in the top 10 of the world by agencies such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Asian Institute of Hospitality Management, its faculty, curriculum, and degree will all be certified by Les Roches. The curriculum will follow the Swiss education style, with an emphasis on real-world practical experiences. This is where Minor Hotels can add value, with its global network of hotels and restaurants offering a rich training ground for students.

Which markets will you cater to?

An education in hospitality management is not just

for students interested in a hospitality career, but also for those students who want to work in positions that need a lot of interaction with other people, such as PR, customer relations, etc.

We are open to both Thai and overseas students who are not just aiming to be hoteliers, but also those who are interested in a career in customer service and human relations. Students who want Swiss-style education while experiencing life in Thailand and benefit from realworld experiences in one of Asia’s largest hospitality companies should apply.

Do you think there are enough institutes in the world for hospitality education?

Most of the prestigious hospitality schools are located either in Europe, Australia, or the USA. It’s not difficult to set up a hospitality school, but there are only a few good schools. Quality remains paramount! By establishing this institute, we hope to bring more quality hospitality education to Asia.

In your opinion, how has hospitality education evolved over the last few years?

In the past, hospitality education in Thailand was considered a programme for students who could not qualify for other fields. These days, however, it’s clear that tourism and hospitality is a fast-growing, multitrillion-dollar global industry. There is now demand for high-calibre hospitality professionals, and universities are evolving to meet that need.