Bangkok, Thailand, October 5, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Dusit Thani College is delighted to announce that Dr. Atthawet Prougestaporn, Rector of the College, has been selected as one of four distinguished individuals worldwide to receive the prestigious Fellow of THE-ICE 2026 award. On 29 September 2026, he travelled to Brig, Switzerland, to formally receive the honour at the Gala Dinner of the THE-ICE 19th IPoE Forum.The Fellow of THE-ICE award recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to education and industry in the fields of tourism, hospitality, leisure, events, and culinary arts, or who have played a significant role in supporting THE-ICE and its global network.
Dr. Atthawet received the award in recognition of his outstanding individual support of THE-ICE over many years.
He joins three other recipients from around the world: Dr. Mark Irvin Celis of Lyceum of the Philippines University-Cavite, Philippines; Professor Krzysztof Celuch of Vistula School of Hospitality, Poland; and Ms. Susanne Welle of École Hôtelière de Genève, Switzerland.
THE-ICE, or the International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education, is a global not-for-profit organisation established in Australia in 2004. It plays a significant role in accreditation, benchmarking, and quality enhancement for tourism, hospitality, events, and culinary arts education (TH&E) worldwide. Its mission is to advance educational standards and promote excellence across the tourism and hospitality sector. Dusit Thani College is among the select institutions in Thailand that have earned accreditation from THE-ICE.
Dr. Atthawet’s achievement reflects his pivotal role in driving academic excellence and advancing Dusit Thani College’s international recognition, culminating in this distinguished recognition as a Fellow of THE-ICE 2026.