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The PhD in Hospitality and Tourism Management at Assumption University continues to demonstrate its strong academic impact through the scholarly achievements of its doctoral candidates.

This year, Xinda Yang (Alex) and Shengnan Xu (Serena) successfully earned acceptance for their dissertation research in reputable international journals, with indexing in Socpus Q2 and Q3, reflecting the program’s emphasis on rigorous inquiry and global relevance. 🌏📚


Their works included:


📖 “Proposed Improvement Model for Island-Based Tourism in West Island, China: Mixed Method Research”


📖 “A Proposed Enriched Travel Agencies’ Competencies Frameworks for Implementation”


These showcase the program’s commitment to producing research that advances tourism development and industry innovation. 🌍✨


These accomplishments also highlight the excellence of mentorship within AU, particularly under the supervision of Dr. Sirichai Preudhikulpradab, whose guidance has supported students in achieving international publication success. The dedication, discipline, and scholarly contribution demonstrated by Alex and Serena embody the academic spirit of Assumption University—where doctoral education is designed to cultivate researchers capable of shaping the future of hospitality and tourism management. Their achievements reinforce AU’s position as a leading institution for advanced research in the region. 🎓🏆


🎓 The Ph.D. (Hospitality & Tourism Management) at ABAC is Thailand's first tourism doctorate — small classes taught in English, one-year coursework, and a 2–3-year dissertation.


📅 November 2026 intakes — apply online now.


🎓 The MBA (Hospitality & Tourism Management) at ABAC turns staff, owners, and managers into data-driven leaders who grow revenue — and their own income.


💼 Rise to Hotel Manager, Revenue Manager, or Tourism Executive

📈 Drive revenue and step into higher-paying leadership


📅 September 2026 intake — apply online now.


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