Juliana Siahaan
Apr 23, 2025
Archipelago partners with Institut Pariwisata Trisakti to
advance hospitality education and talent development
Archipelago, the largest privately owned hotel operator in Southeast Asia, has announced a strategic long-term partnership with Institut Pariwisata Trisakti. The collaboration is centered on the Tridharma Perguruan Tinggi (three pillars of higher education): Education, Research, and Community Engagement. Furthermore, this collaboration is designed to support hospitality education and talent development across Indonesia.
“This collaboration is more than a formal partnership. It reflects our commitment to investing in the future of the hospitality industry by empowering the people within it. A hotel is not solely about selling rooms; it also encompasses culinary offerings, service excellence, and memorable guest experiences. Through this initiative, we hope to inspire young talents to seize opportunities that will enrich their professional journey. The hospitality industry needs individuals who are not only skilled but also prepared to face future challenges,” said John Flood, CEO of Archipelago.
This program is available to all Archipelago employees in Indonesia, offering both online and offline learning options, with the Bachelor’s in Tourism program based at the Institut Pariwisata Trisakti campus in South Jakarta. Signed on April 22, 2025, at the Trisakti Tourism Institute campus, this partnership will run for the next five years and focuses on three main areas:
Expanded Education Access for Employees
Through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program, Archipelago employees across Indonesia are now eligible to pursue undergraduate (S1), master’s (S2), and doctoral (S3) degrees at Institut Pariwisata Trisakti. The program also facilitates research collaborations and industry knowledge exchange through guest lectures and academic discussions.
Internship and Industry Exposure for Students
Students at Institut Pariwisata Trisakti will gain expanded access to internship programs and academic collaborations throughout Archipelago’s portfolio of properties in Indonesia. These hands-on experiences are designed to provide real-world insights and enhance students' professional readiness from an early stage.
Technological Support for Applied Learning
As part of the initiative, Trisakti will receive complimentary access to Sentec, an interactive digital platform that enhances tourism education and vocational training through applied, experiential learning methods.
With over 300 properties across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, and 13 award-winning brands in its portfolio, Archipelago continues to lead the way in talent development and innovation in the hospitality sector.
Founded on June 2, 1969, Institut Pariwisata Trisakti has long been recognized as a pioneer in tourism and hospitality education in Indonesia. The institution offers a wide range of programs, including Diploma IV in Hotel and Travel Business Management, Bachelor’s degrees in Tourism and Digital Business, as well as Master's and Doctoral programs in Tourism.
This partnership embodies Archipelago’s core value of Excellence, reaffirming its commitment to elevating human capital and fostering strong synergy between academia and the hospitality industry. The collaboration is expected to produce a new generation of professionals who are capable, adaptive, and globally competitive.
For more information, visit www.archipelagohotels.com and www.iptrisakti.ac.id.
