star: study, travel and recreation
STAR H - Tourism and Hospitality
Thailand has been one of the world’s top 20 tourism destination with almost 14 million tourists visited Thailand
in 2007 and it continues to grow. The country is famous for its hospitality, beautiful beaches, cuisine and
an ancient but progressive culture. The country is also known as the land of smiles. Thailand possesses local
wisdom in Thai medicine which includes the diet, massage, meditation and the usage of herbs combining to be
one of the most rewarding wellness product. It is also the home of numerous world’s 5 star hotel, spa, resorts
and restaurants. With its complete ranges of knowledge, facilities and environment, Thailand is a wonderful place
to learn and gain hands on experiences in tourism and hospitality.
some study topics
:: Healthy food and spa cuisine
:: Eastern and Western philosophies on health
:: Spa history
:: Acupuncture
:: Exercise and Meditation
:: Spa & health operation
:: Spa & health marketing
:: Medical treatments (traditional and alternative / Western and Eastern)
:: Spa destination marketing
:: Massage history, body of knowledge & techniques
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?: Cultural differences for Tourism and hospitality businesses
p2i: path to the inner peace
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?n the world of rapid changes, it may be difficult to find peace and point to stop as you have to keep running
to catch up with things. Are these paces real? Or do we just create it ourselves?
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