| Title: | Exploring Travel Operations and Contracting Dynamics at Arihant Thailand |
| Author: | Miss Roshni Shrestha |
| Advisor: | ดร.ศรีสุดา จงสิทธิผล – Dr. Srisuda Chongsithiphol |
| Degree: | Bachelor of Business Administration Program in Finance and Investment (International Program) |
| Major: | B.B.A. Finance and Investment (International Program) |
| Faculty: | บริหารธุรกิจ (Business Administration) |
| Semester/Academic year: | 3/2567 (2024) |
Abstract
This report presents a detailed account of my 17-week internship at Arihant Thailand Co., Ltd., a leading Destination Management Company (DMC) specializing in inbound tourism services across Thailand. As an Finance Intern under the CWIE/MHESI program, I was entrusted with diverse responsibilities, including hotel contracting and promotion management, financial reconciliation of supplier invoices, log-payment verification, sightseeing and transfer updates, professional communication with hotels and agents, quotation preparation, and creative support for marketing materials. The internship provided a platform to apply theoretical knowledge from academic courses, particularly in tourism management, finance, and international business operations. Through this experience, I gained valuable insights into the complexities of destination management, the role of supplier relationships in tourism, and the practical integration of finance, operations, and sales within the travel industry. The program equipped me with technical, operational, and interpersonal skills necessary for building a career in global tourism operations, contracting, and business management.
Keywords: tourism operations, hotel contracting, financial reconciliation, destination management, international business
ดร.ศรีสุดา จงสิทธิผล – Dr. Srisuda Chongsithiphol, บธ.บ. การเงินและการลงทุน (หลักสูตรนานาชาติ) – B.B.A. Finance and Investment (International Program), บริหารธุรกิจ (Business Administration), บริหารธุรกิจบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาการเงินและการลงทุน (หลักสูตรนานาชาติ) – Bachelor of Business Administration Program in Finance and Investment (International Program), 3/2567 (2024)