Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes: Volume 12 Issue 2

Editorial

Hospitality and tourism education in an emerging digital economy

Samuel Adeyinka-Ojo, Sean Lee, Shamsul Kamariah Abdullah, John Teo

This paper addresses the strategic industry challenge relating to new education frameworks. The paper identifies key digital literacy and employability skills that students and…

Work-based learning: an approach towards entrepreneurial advancement

Abdul Murad Ahmad, Kashif Hussain, Erdogan Ekiz, Thienming Tang

The purpose of this paper is to promote the adoption of a work-based learning (WBL) approach by highlighting the benefits to students, organizations and the economy.

Enhancing hospitality and tourism graduate employability through the 2u2i program

Mohd Fadil Mohd Yusof, Anthony Wong, Ghazali Ahmad, Roslizawati Che Aziz, Kashif Hussain

The purpose of this paper is to present the concept of 2u2i – two years attachment with university and two years attachment with industry – a new learning mode introduced by the…

The advancement of hospitality and tourism education in Malaysia

Abdul Murad Ahmad, Kashif Hussain, Erdogan Ekiz, Thienming Tang

The purpose of this paper is to explore some of the ways in which hospitality and tourism education in Malaysia is working with the Malaysian Industry 4.0 framework.

Hospitality internship program insights

Arif Kamisan Pusiran, Yuzainy Janin, Sarimah Ismail, Lorna Jimi Dalinting

The purpose of this paper is to provide some insights on current industry internship practices and the perceptions of students during their internship experience. This paper also…

Perception and preferences of hiring managers

Reuben Yong Soon Chen, Kashif Hussain, Chris Kam Loong Low

This study aims to explore the perception and preferences of hiring managers toward employing airline cabin crew for management positions in food and beverage outlets.

Competently skilled human capital through education for the hospitality and tourism industry

Mark Kasa, Joey Kho, Danial Yong, Kashif Hussain, Patrick Lau

This study aims to explore the viability of the curricula offered by a university specialising in hospitality and tourism education in Kuching, Sarawak. The study also aims to…

Industry perspectives on Malaysian hotel minimum wage issues

Ann Selvaranee Balasingam, Kashif Hussain, Alwie Manaf

The purpose of this paper is to investigate and compare the impact of the minimum wage order from the perspectives of two different stakeholders, namely, hotel managers and…

Raising standards for hospitality and tourism education in Malaysia

Kashif Hussain, Abdul Murad Ahmad, Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan, Quee Ling Leong

The purpose of this paper is to present a briefing on milestones of Malaysia Centre of Tourism and Hospitality Education (MyCenTHE) regarding its role as a nation-building…

Conclusion: how is Malaysian hospitality and tourism education working with industry?

Kashif Hussain, Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan, Vincent Tang Thien Ming, Chris Low Kam Loong

The purpose of this paper is to summarise the main points arising from the articles contained in this theme issue and to provide some directions for the future development of…

Reflections on the theme issue outcomes: The way forward: how is Malaysian hospitality and tourism education working with industry?

Kashif Hussain, Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan, Thienming Tang, Low Chris Kam Loong, Richard Teare

The purpose of this paper is to profile the Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes theme issue “The way forward: how is Malaysian hospitality and tourism education working with…