
On 17 January 2025, Dusit Thani College, a leading higher education institution specialising in hospitality and service business under Dusit Thani Hotels, officially partnered with ASCENSUS INSTITUTE, a top-tier hospitality and tourism institute in Singapore, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Representing Dusit Thani College at the signing ceremony were Dr. Atthawet Prougestaporn, President, and Mr. John Law, Executive Director for External Affairs. ASCENSUS INSTITUTE was represented by Ms. Khiryati bte Kairi, Group Managing Director, and Ms. Jean Tan, Education Programme Director, who acted on behalf of Mr. P. Palaniappan, Group CEO.
Despite being a small nation, Singapore is a globally popular tourist destination. However, the country faces challenges such as a shortage of skilled labour in the hospitality and tourism industries. ASCENSUS INSTITUTE, as a premier institution in these fields, is dedicated to delivering high-quality programmes facilitated by industry experts, equipping students with the essential skills for success. Yet, ASCENSUS INSTITUTE recognises the need to collaborate with other institutions to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in Singapore’s service sectors.
This shared vision led to the partnership with Dusit Thani College, a top-ranking higher education institution in Thailand with expertise in hospitality and hotel management. Beyond academic collaboration, the partnership aims to create expanded educational opportunities for students from both countries. This includes plans to establish credit transfer pathways between Dusit Thani College’s specialised TOP programmes—short-term service industry certificate courses spanning 2–9 months—and ASCENSUS INSTITUTE’s Hospitality & Tourism certificate programmes. This collaboration will enable students to access internship opportunities in both Thailand and Singapore. Furthermore, the institutions will co-support Dusit Thani College’s Destination Bangkok programme. ASCENSUS INSTITUTE students will also have the opportunity to transfer credits and continue their studies in the international bachelor’s programme in Hospitality Management at Dusit Thani College.
Dusit Thani College and ASCENSUS INSTITUTE believe this partnership will significantly contribute to developing a skilled workforce for Singapore’s hospitality industry, supporting the broader growth of the ASEAN region’s service sector.

