The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) has bestowed the SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award upon Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui, Founder and Honorary Chairman of Dusit International. Themed “Celebration of Women in Leadership” this year, the award recognises female leaders who help define the global hospitality landscape and advance the industry as a whole.
Beginning her career with the opening of Bangkok’s first modern hotel, The Princess on New Road, in 1949, the 97-year old Thanpuying Chanut is a truly inspirational and influential pioneer of the industry. The award was presented to her in Bangkok earlier this year while her son Mr Chanin Donavanik, Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Dusit International, represented her in a ceremony held at Hotel ICON recently. Details>>