The International Tourism and Hospitality Management (ITHM) program is designed to prepare students for the global service industry through hands-on learning, international internships, and world-class academic partnerships. With opportunities to study abroad, join dual-degree programs, and train in state-of-the-art facilities, students graduate ready to succeed in tourism, hospitality, and MICE management worldwide.

Award-Winning Program with Successful Alumni

The ITHM program has received international recognition, including the PATA Award of Excellence 2024 for sustainable tourism initiatives. Alumni have built careers across the world in roles such as front office managers, food & beverage managers, tour operators, event coordinators, and cabin crew for leading airlines. With 95% of the class made up of international students, BU International programs provide a diverse, multicultural environment that prepares graduates to thrive globally.

100% Paid Real-World Internships and International Opportunities

Students gain professional exposure through internship abroad opportunities in world-renowned hotels and resorts such as The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, Hotel Arts Barcelona, and The Stanford Park Hotel, USA and many more. These internships provide valuable international experience and often lead to exciting career opportunities after graduation.

Practice-Oriented Learning with Global Perspective

The International Tourism and Hospitality Management program at BU International programs prepare students with management skills and a global outlook by specializing in international tourism, hospitality, MICE, health and wellness tourism, and hotel business. The curriculum is practice-oriented, supported by state-of-the-art facilities, and complemented by two separate internships that provide real-world experience.

Hands-On Training and Industry Connections

The program emphasizes practice-based learning in areas such as restaurant management, bartending, wine studies, front office and housekeeping management, airline business, wellness tourism, and MICE events. Courses are taught in collaboration with industry partners such as Sofitel, Okura Prestige Bangkok, PATA, and Marriott, ensuring that students learn directly from real-world cases and masterclasses led by seasoned professionals.

Global Exposure through Dual Degrees 

ITHM students have the chance to expand their education internationally with dual-degree programs at top institutions, including Middlesex University (UK), IMI (Switzerland), César Ritz College (Switzerland), and Swiss Hotel Management School(Switzerland).