IST SRU Strengthens Muslim-Friendly Tourism Expertise and Expands International Internship Opportunities through Collaboration with the Thai-ASEAN Halal Tourism Trade Association
On January 31, 2025, Dr. Jeerati Phoon-iad, Dean of the International School of Tourism (IST), Suratthani Rajabhat University (SRU), held discussions with Ms. Aida Ujeh, President of the Thai-ASEAN Halal Tourism Trade Association, and her delegation. The meeting focused on strategies for developing professionals in Muslim-Friendly Tourism Management in Surat Thani and neighboring areas.
The discussions also covered international internship opportunities for students, aiming to enhance their skills and expand their career prospects in the tourism industry.
This collaboration aligns with the IMT-GT (Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle) framework, a trilateral economic development initiative. The IMT-GT promotes cross-border tourism connectivity to foster sustainable tourism growth and economic stability across the region.
💡 IST SRU is committed to becoming a leading center for tourism education, creating new opportunities for students and professionals—especially in the rapidly growing global halal tourism sector.
