Timeline (1997-2009) | ATI COLLEGE

HISTORICAL COLLEGE TIMELINE

ATI students field trip to Kampung Melangkap Ranau.
The Student Council organised field trip to Survival Isalnd (Pulau Tiga).
School of Tourism organised field trip to Sapi Island.
Diploma in Culinary Arts student organised "Chicken Glore" event as part of their Catering Management project.

Conducted English Language course for Prison Wardens.
Organized Food and Beverage Training Skills for "Simpply Chocolate".
Organized donation drive and visit to Don Bosco Home.
ATI first Day at Tanjung Aru Beach.
Luncheon for Outward Bound Sabah hosted by our BOG Chairman Datuk Gabriel William.
Tourism students organized a trip to Miki's Survival Camp at Kg.Kiulu Nulu.

ATI sealed MOU with United Kingdom (U.K) Universities.
Received representatives from Wigan and Leigh College, U.K.
MOU signing ceremony between ATI College and Birmingham College of Food, Tourism and Creative Studies.
Sabah Tourism Symposium organized by ATI College held at Pan Pacific Sutera Harbour Resort.

Formation of Gastronomy Club for culinary students.
First blood donation drive.
Participated in Women's Day launching ceremony and won Best Booth Award.
Collaborated with University Malaysia Sabah on French Language.
Granted "Approved Training Provider" status from PSMB.
Obtained LAN approval for 3 new courses:- Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts, Diploma in Business & Hospitality Studies and Diploma in Business & Tourism Studies.

First intake of Diploma students enrollment and orientation.
Visitation by our Chief Minster and the Minister of Northern Territory, Australia.
Hosted luncheon for Chief Minister of Northern Territory, Australia - Mr.Shane Stone.
The first batch of apprentice fir the HRDC program started in September with 68 students.
ATI registered as Institut Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (IPTS).
ATI hosted lunch for both former and present Chief Minister of Sabah.

First intake for Higher national Diploma in Hospitality Management program.
First intake of basic tourist Cuide Course begins.
First HRDC Certificate and Contract Presentation Ceremony held at Promenade Hotel, Kota Kinabalu.
First publication of ATI Magazine " Expressions Impression".
Granted "Approved Training Provider" status from PSMB.
Hosted luncheon for the Chief Minister of Sabah and the Sabah's Cabinet Minister at ATI restaurant.

First intake of students for Asian Tourism Insitute - sponsored by Tan Sri Bernard Dompok for various courses.
First MLVK Induction course for ATI Trainers.
Madam Irene Kong replaces Madam Maria Cheah as new Director of Studies and Registrar.
Mr.Maurice Wong Joins as Office Assistant.
Mr Steven Lo appointed as the new Director of Studies.
First ATI Convocation held at Berjaya Palace Hotel.
ATI organised first Sabah Hospitality Fiesta.
Asian Tourism Institute (ATI) was established on 31st December 1996.

Training on "Basic Dining Etiquette" was conducted for the Indonesian Consulate.
Merdeka Day Buffet organised by students from Diploma in Culinary Arts (DPA).
35 English teachers from Kalimantan, Indonesia took up " English for in service educator" program in ATI College.
MAH (Sabah & Labuan Chapter) starts collaborating in organising the Sabah Hospitality Fiesta.

Student Welfare Department was formed.
Research and Development Department of ATI involved in the 9th Malaysian Plan working sub committee for Human Resource Development in Tourism Sectors.
ATI presents research papers in Tourism Educator Association of Malasia (TEAM) conference held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Japanese exchange students visit ATI College.

MOU signing ceremony between ATI College, PSMB and JPSM at Hyatt Regency Hotel, Kota Kinabalu.
Collaboration with DCT International Hotel and Business Management School (Switzerland) offering final year Degree program for HND students.
Formation of Persatuan Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi Swasta Sabah (PIPTSS) with other IPTS(s) in Sabah.
Received approval to recruit Foreign students.
Commence offering Certificate in Culinary Arts and Certificate in Tourism Business Operations.

ATI sealed MOU with United Kingdom (U.K) Universities.
Received representatives from Wigan and Leigh College, U.K.
MOU signing ceremony between ATI College and Birmingham College of Food, Tourism and Creative Studies.
Sabah Tourism Symposium organized by ATI College held at Pan Pacific Sutera Harbour Resort.

Introduction of Foreign Language and ICT Courses.
MOU signing with United Kingdon (U.K) Universities :- University of Central Lancashire, University of Wolverhamton, Northumbria University and University of Westminster.
First " Mesra Malaysia" program conducted at ATI College.
ATI's first Alumni Night held at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort (STAR),Kota Kinabalu.