Our faculty
Learning from the best
Our international faculty combine educational and professional expertise, many working for decades in hospitality before becoming lecturers. They share not only their passion, but also real-world knowledge, equipping our students with the practical skills to succeed in their careers.
Meet The Faculty
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Corrado D'Urso BSc, MA
Corrado is a passionate educator overseeing our curriculum development, with globetrotting experience consulting for the governments of Thailand and Italy, as well as the EU.
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Gavin Tiffin BA (Hons), TESOL
With 15 years’ experience in his native UK in F&B and events, Gavin leads our Practical Arts modules, as well as teaching English as a second language.
03
Tip Tirakanirunkul BA
Tip is a Culinary Arts expert, with professional experience in F&B management, as well as over a decade teaching in both the UK and Thailand.
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Sombat Makhon BA, MBA
Sombat is the quintessential AIHM lecturer, marrying over a decade’s experience in Thailand’s most luxurious hotels with training by Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne in Switzerland.
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Dr. Yuth Thongcharoen BBA, MA, PHD
As a former TV host with a PhD in Language and Communication, Dr. Yuth teaches our Communications modules, instilling our students with both skills and confidence.
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Gilles Charlet BSc, MSc, PCHE
With over 30 years of experience in luxury hospitality, as well as a decade teaching at one of Switzerland’s most prestigious hospitality schools, Gilles is the consummate hotelier.
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Dr. Natasha Doowa BA, MBA, PhD
Dr. Doowa is a seasoned academic specialising in management, with a PhD in educational leadership.
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Tawonga Tembo BA, MBA
With international experience in food and beverage operations and hospitality education, his academic background includes a Master of Culinary Leadership and Innovation from Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences.
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Yulia Melikova BA ,TESOL
Yulia is a hospitality graduate with experience in guest service, operations, and training. She teaches English and Business Communications, helping international hospitality students build strong professional communication skills and grow confidently into future industry professionals.
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Matteo Emanuele Moiani
Matteo Emanuele Moiani brings over 10 years of experience in hospitality, specialising in food and beverage operations, leadership, and business performance. He supports students in developing practical, customer-focused, and operational excellence skills for global careers.
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Tiaan De Jager CA(SA) MBA
With expertise in finance, accounting, and business management, Tiaan De Jager brings strong industry and professional practice insight into the classroom, supporting students in developing analytical, strategic, and decision-making skills for global careers.
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Maytee Pakdiponpong BBA, BA, MSEd, CL (Education)
A result-driven PhD candidate and experienced English educator with expertise in higher education, curriculum design, and academic quality assurance. Passionate about teaching English to diverse learners in multicultural environments, with a strong focus on communication, digital skills, and student development.
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Alison Stanworth BA
As Head of Student Engagement, Alison ensures our students thrive by providing not only pastoral care, but also opportunities to pursue their passions and expand their horizons.
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Samantha Marion BA
Director of Global Partnerships at AIHM with 10+ years bridging education and industry, specialising in strategic partnerships, leadership development, and executive education across Asia and beyond.
Meet our leaders
Chris Meylan BSc, MA, MEd
Chief Operating Officer
“AIHM is such a unique institute. We offer an array of international qualifications that will launch our students into the world, all in a small, close-knit community in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Join us and see for yourself how AIHM students become successful, confident leaders.”
Warren Stanworth BA (Hons), EDMS, PGCE, MBA
Academic Dean
“The AIHM style of learning is ideal for those eager to get started on their careers. We combine practical and professional skills, with each day being different than the last, and we perfect these skills with hands-on projects that mirror the real world of work.”
From Thailand to the Ivy League — and Back Again
From Thai classrooms to teaching at Penn, lecturer Maytee Pakdiponpong shares his journey, his teaching philosophy, and the hard-earned wisdom he now passes on to AIHM young professionals.
From Rome’s VIP Tables to a Hotel Campus in Bangkok
From VIP beach clubs near Rome to a hotel campus in Bangkok, Matteo Emanuele Moiani shares real hospitality experience and teaches future leaders at AIHM.
Meet the Instructor: Dr. Natasha Doowa
Dr. Natasha Doowa holds a PhD in Educational Leadership and has spent over a decade teaching hospitality and business management. At AIHM, she leads BBA classes and Executive Education courses in Business English, Event Management, and CV & Interview Skills — blending hands-on learning with real-world industry insight.
Meet the Lecturer: Sombat Makhon
Meet AIHM lecturer Sombat Makhon and explore his teaching approach, industry experience, and how he prepares students for successful careers in hospitality.
Meet the Instructor: Dr. Yuth Thongcharoen
From car washing to acting to academia, Dr. Yuth Thongcharoen’s unconventional path shaped an empathic, patient teaching style now inspiring AIHM’s next generation of hospitality leaders.
Meet the Instructor: Corrado D’Urso
Discover how Corrado D’Urso combines international hospitality experience, business expertise, and student-centred teaching to prepare AIHM students for successful global careers.
Meet the Instructor: Samantha Lauver-Marion
Some people you meet radiate energy and inspiration. They have a smile that’s contagious. They walk in a room, and it instantly brightens. Samantha Lauver-Marion, AIHM’s Head of Student Engagement, is a shining example!
Meet the Instructor: Chris Meylan
Chris Meylan is COO and lead instructor at AIHM Bangkok — an Apple Distinguished Educator, TEDx speaker, and EHL-trained hotelier who brings 12+ years of Swiss hotel school experience to his teaching in active learning and digital marketing.
Meet the Instructor: Warren Stanworth
Academic Dean Warren Stanworth shares his teaching philosophy, career journey from business to academia, and what inspires him to develop AIHM’s future hospitality leaders.
Meet the Instructor: Tip Tirakanirunkul
Meet Tip Tirakanirunkul, an AIHM instructor in Bangkok, and explore how her industry experience and teaching approach help students develop practical hospitality skills for global careers.
Meet the Instructor: Alison Stanworth
Meet Alison Stanworth, AIHM instructor and Master Trainer, who blends three decades of coaching experience with a passion for resilience, creativity, and helping students grow into their best selves.
Meet the Instructor: Gavin Tiffin
Meet Gavin Tiffin and discover how his global hospitality expertise, leadership experience, and industry insights help inspire and prepare future hospitality professionals at AIHM
