On 13 February 2025, the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism at PSU Phuket Campus officially launched the PSU INNO4Tourism Career Support Center in Thailand. The opening ceremony was presided over by Asst. Prof. Dr. Niwat Keawpradub, President of PSU, and attended by university executives, faculty members, industry partners from the tourism sector, as well as representatives from associations, academic institutions, local administrative organizations, and government agencies. The event also featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step in strengthening collaboration to enhance the skills and competitiveness of tourism and hospitality professionals on the international stage.
The Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism has been appointed as the principal coordinator for the ERASMUS+ project: Innovative Curricula for Lifelong Learning of Sustainable Tourism Workforce (INNO4Tourism). The project is led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tatiyaporn Jarumaneerat, who serves as the head of the initiative. A key outcome of the project is the establishment of Career Offices at universities in Thailand and the Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a total of four centers dedicated to providing career guidance and support for the sustainable tourism workforce.
Additionally, the center provides career guidance, developing essential skills, and fostering collaboration with the industry. This creates valuable opportunities for students and tourism professionals to prepare for successful careers in the global market. The faculty is committed to bridging academia with the tourism industry, ensuring that graduates are not only well-equipped for future employment but also capable of making meaningful contributions to the sustainable development of the sector.
Additionally, the center provides career guidance, developing essential skills, and fostering collaboration with the industry. This creates valuable opportunities for students and tourism professionals to prepare for successful careers in the global market. The faculty is committed to bridging academia with the tourism industry, ensuring that graduates are not only well-equipped for future employment but also capable of making meaningful contributions to the sustainable development of the sector.