Friday, 15th May 2026

The Riphah Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Arts (RIHCA), in collaboration with the Riphah International Office (RIO), has successfully signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Trisakti Institute of Tourism (Indonesia) through a virtual signing ceremony aimed at strengthening international academic cooperation in the fields of tourism and hospitality management.

This strategic partnership marks an important milestone in promoting global academic engagement, cross-border collaboration, and international learning opportunities for students and faculty members of both institutions. The agreement reflects the shared commitment of the partnering institutions toward advancing educational excellence, research collaboration, cultural exchange, and innovation within the hospitality and tourism sectors.

The virtual ceremony was honored by the presence of distinguished leadership representatives from both institutions, including Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad, Vice Chancellor of Riphah International University, and Ms. Fetty Asmaniati, President of the Trisakti Institute of Tourism, Indonesia.

The MoU is expected to create valuable opportunities for academic exchange, collaborative initiatives, professional training, faculty engagement, and international exposure for students pursuing education in hospitality, tourism, and culinary arts. The partnership further reinforces Riphah International University’s vision of building meaningful international collaborations that contribute to global learning experiences and academic innovation.

Special appreciation is extended to Mr. Athar Jameel, Head of RIHCA, along with the dedicated teams of the Riphah International Office, for their instrumental efforts in successfully establishing this international partnership and fostering collaboration between the two prestigious institutions.

Through this collaboration, RIHCA and the Trisakti Institute of Tourism aim to pave the way for future-oriented educational opportunities, cultural exchange, and strengthened international academic connectivity in the hospitality and tourism industry.