In a significant step towards enhancing international career pathways for hospitality students, Chennais Amirta Group of Institutions signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH), one of Malaysia’s most influential hospitality bodies representing over 1,100 hotels across the country.
The MoU was signed between Mr. Isaac Raj, Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Association of Hotels, and Mr. R. Boomee Naathan, Chairman of Chennais Amirta Group of Institutions, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at creating large-scale international internship and placement opportunities for aspiring hospitality professionals.
The signing ceremony was preceded by an impressive showcase of talent by Chennais Amirta students, who demonstrated their exceptional hospitality skills through intricate fruit and vegetable carving displays, blindfolded napkin folding, and creative towel art presentations. The performances reflected the institution’s strong emphasis on practical training and industry readiness.
Under this collaboration, more than 1,000 students annually are expected to benefit from and placement opportunities across MAH-affiliated hotels in Malaysia. The partnership will provide students with invaluable global exposure, international work experience, and direct access to some of Malaysia’s most reputed hospitality establishments.
Chennais Amirta has already established itself as a leader in hospitality education with an impressive record of 31,651 national and international placements. Its alumni are successfully employed across leading hospitality brands in Malaysia, Singapore, the UAE, Maldives, Thailand, Europe, and several other global destinations. Many graduates working in Malaysia have progressed into key operational and leadership positions, earning recognition for their professionalism and expertise. This new partnership further strengthens the institution’s commitment to expanding overseas placement opportunities and building global careers for its students.
Both organizations emphasized their shared vision of bridging academia and industry while creating a robust talent pipeline for the global hospitality sector. The collaboration is expected to enhance international mobility, address the growing demand for skilled hospitality professionals, and provide students with industry-driven learning experiences.
A special acknowledgement was made to Mr. Kalaiarasan, CEO of Future Dream Academy, whose efforts were instrumental in facilitating and successfully establishing this international partnership. Ms. Banumathy, Chief Operating Officer of Chennais Amirta Group of Institutions, was also present during the press meet and highlighted the institution’s ongoing commitment to creating transformative global opportunities for students.
This historic collaboration represents another milestone in Chennais Amirta’s mission of transforming lives through education and developing globally competent hospitality leaders. With access to a network of over 1,100 hotels under the MAH umbrella, the institution continues to reinforce its position as one of India’s leading hospitality education providers with a strong focus on international careers and industry partnerships.
