Langkawi Island is Not for Leisure-Seeking Locusts; It is for Leisure-Pursuit Travellers
I had the opportunity to visit Langkawi Island at the beginning of 2024 as part of a data collection trip, staying in this vibrant destination for a week. I intentionally chose to write about my experience one year later.
Owning the Learning: Empowering Students
Learning is not a passive process, and students are not merely sponges ready to soak up facts and figures. Passive learning often leads to memorisation without true understanding.
Enhancing Malaysia’s Appeal: How Sustainability Shapes Travel Intentions of Chinese Youth Travelers
Due to the growing environmental awareness among tourists, especially youth travellers, it is necessary to provide an accurate evaluation of Malaysia’s image as a sustainable destination by its key tourist-generating markets, such as China.
Celebrating Excellence: Chef Soon Pau Voon Wins Worldchefs Lifetime Achievement Award
Chef Soon Pau Voon, a prominent figure in the global culinary community, has been awarded the Worldchefs Lifetime Achievement Award at the 40th Worldchefs Congress & Expo.
From Classrooms to Cultures: Hospitality Alumni Reflect on Their Exchange Experience
Leaving home for a semester abroad is more than just a change of scenery—it’s a journey of self-discovery, cultural immersion, and academic growth.
The Resilience Partnership: A Collective Approach to Students’ Mental Health
According to the World Health Organization, one in seven adolescents experiences mental health issues such as anxiety and depression (WHO, 2024). As educators, we witness firsthand how these struggles affect students’ academic performance and their ability to cope with life’s demands. These…
Dicky Larson: Entrepreneurial Success and Community Leadership
Indonesian-born Dicky Larson shares his treasure trove of knowledge from the BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management (BIHM) programme.
Embracing Innovation: The Rise of Robot Baristas in China's Coffee Culture
In recent years, the global Robot Barista market has undergone a remarkable transformation, spurred significantly by the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Make it, or Fake it?
Certainly, many are aware of the economic impact of counterfeit goods, though the impact of fake reviews is much less familiar. According to the World Economic Forum, online reviews impact a large portion of the global e-commerce spending, i.e. $3.8 trillion.
