First-year students from the Aviation Business program at the International School of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, recently joined an educational field trip to Surat Thani International Airport and the Surat Thani Meteorological Station to explore key components of the aviation industry.

First-year Aviation Business students engaged in hands-on learning through real-world practice to enhance their personality and etiquette, preparing them for careers in international hospitality and service industries.

On August 27, 2025, second-year students from the Aviation Business Program, International School of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, participated in a field trip to the Lotus Distribution Center in Surat Thani as part of their Warehouse Management course. The visit was guided and supervised by faculty members to ensure meaningful learning throughout the activity.

The Aviation Business Program of the International School of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, organized the “Aviation Readiness Program” at the International School of Tourism Building, with participation from 56 first-year students.

A professional training session for first-year students on service mindset, safety standards, and environmental responsibility in tourism and hospitality.

Strengthening Real-World Learning Through Strong Industry–Academic Collaboration

The Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM) program, International School of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, conducted supervisory visits and extended appreciation to more than 30 tourism and hospitality establishments across Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, Phatthalung, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao during November 2025 – March 2026.

The visits covered students from different academic years participating in various professional training formats designed to enhance practical competencies and career readiness.

🔹 2nd–3rd Year Students (CWIE Program)

Students participated in the Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education (CWIE) program, undertaking practical training in:

• Food and Beverage Service

• Bar Operations

• Assistant Tour Guide

This integrated learning approach enables students to combine academic knowledge with real workplace experience.

🔹 4th Year Students (Cooperative Education Internship)

Fourth-year students completed full cooperative education internships to prepare for graduation, gaining hands-on experience in multiple departments, including:
Assistant Tour Guide | Hotel Sports and Recreation | Front Office | Food and Beverage | Bar | Housekeeping | Kitchen Operations

Strong Support from Leading Industry Partners

This initiative was made possible through the generous support of 16 leading tour companies and 21 four- to six-star hotels, serving as key partners in developing students’ professional competencies.

Such collaboration reflects the industry’s confidence in the quality of IST students and plays a vital role in elevating graduate standards to meet international expectations.

Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

This supervisory initiative contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:

• SDG 4: Quality Education
  By promoting experiential learning and enhancing students’ professional competencies.

• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  By preparing students with industry-relevant skills for sustainable employment.

• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
  By strengthening collaboration between academia and industry to develop a sustainable tourism workforce.

This initiative reaffirms the International School of Tourism’s commitment to producing highly competent, industry-ready graduates equipped with practical experience and global professional standards.

SDG Goal	Goal Title	Linkage to THM Activities & Impacts
	Goal 4: Quality Education	Empowering students through Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education (CWIE), ensuring high-standard professional skills in real-world environments.
	Goal 8: Decent Work	Enhancing employability by preparing a skilled workforce to meet the demands of the global tourism and hospitality labor market.
	Goal 17: Partnerships	Fostering strong multi-stakeholder partnerships with over 30 luxury hotels and travel agencies to bridge academia and the industry.