The International School of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, hosted the IST CWIE FAIR 2025 – the 2nd Career Fair in Tourism, Hospitality, and Aviation – on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Wachiralongkorn Auditorium. More than 30 leading organizations participated, offering students opportunities to apply for jobs and attend on-site interviews.
The IST CWIE FAIR 2025 aims to strengthen cooperation between the university and business sectors under the CWIE (Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education) framework. The event serves as a vital platform to prepare graduates for real-world employment while fostering industry–academic collaboration.
This year, more than 30 leading organizations joined the fair, spanning across hotels & resorts, aviation, and marine transport, including:
🏨 Hotels & Resorts
COSI Samui Chaweng Beach, Centara Reserve Samui, Centara Villas Samui, Centara Life Lamai Resort Samui, Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas, NH Collection Samui Peace Resort, Avani+ Samui Resort, Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, Avani+ Khao Lak Resort, Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas, Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, Anantara Vacation Club Mai Khao Phuket, Banyan Tree Samui, Homm Chura Samui, Sheraton Samui Resort, Vana Belle, A Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Patong Beach Resort, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town, Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa Merlin Beach, Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa Nai Yang Beach, The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Phuket, Melia’ Koh Samui, Hyatt Regency Koh Samui, CELES SAMUI, Holiday Inn Resort Krabi Ao Nang Beach, Phulay Bay - A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Nakamanda Resort & Spa, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, Twinpalms Phuket, Laguna Resort & Hotels.
✈️ Aviation
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Pattaya Aviation Co., Ltd.
🚤 Marine Transport
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Lomprayah High Speed Ferries Co., Ltd.
In addition, the fair attracted students from a wide range of academic programs, who participated to apply and interview directly with employers. These included:
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Food Business
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English for Careers
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Tourism and Service Management
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Human Resource Management
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Aviation Business
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Health and Beauty Business
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Public Health (Occupational Health and Safety)
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Biology
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Law
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Finance and Investment
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Logistics Management
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Business Administration (Entrepreneurship)
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Mass Communication (Event Management)
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Retail Business
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Accounting
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Digital Economics
The IST CWIE FAIR 2025 demonstrates the university’s strong commitment to producing quality graduates, bridging academic learning with professional practice, and building sustainable partnerships with industries at both regional and national levels.
