An industry that was already on fire is set to sizzle even more. Thailand’s hospitality and meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) industry is short of professionals. The trend is evident not just within Thailand but among all of our South-East Asian neighbors, including Singapore. According to a Bangkok Post article, it is forecasted that over 30,000 new positions will open in the tourism and hotel industry in the next couple of years. However, it is not certain that Thailand will have sufficient manpower to fill them. Solution? Get a Master’s degree in Hospitality.

Master of Management: Tourism and Hospitality Management. People person—check. Service minded—check. Prior degree—check. Apply at www.grad.mahidol.ac.th.

Master’s Degree Tourism Management. Assumption University’s Graduate School of Business will be accepting applications for this program from now through Jul 27. For more information visit www.grad.au.edu.

Exhibition Management Degree. Come out specialized in MICE. The course is launched in Thailand by the European-based UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry. Jun-Nov. Download an application form at www.ufi.org.