Hospitality and Leisure

Unilever Food Solutions × Sunway University Future Menus 2026: A Collaboration Redefining the Next Generation of Dining

By Chef Johan Sebastian-Chee
The inaugural Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) × Sunway University Future Menus Chef Showcase held on 11th August 2026 demonstrated the power of industry-academia collaboration in shaping the future of foodservice. Guided by UFS's global Future Menus platform, culinary students from the Bachelor of…

Beyond the Plate: Why Gastronomy Should Be at the Heart of Sustainable Tourism

By Dr. Sara Abhari

School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM)

Exploring Sustainable Gastronomy: From Bloom to Table

By Chef Kerlley Bong Siew Sin

Sustainable Gastronomy in Malaysia

“Always Be Ready to Serve”: How Sean Koay Elevated His Business and Mentorship through Sunway University

By Sean Koay

Hear from Sean Koay, a Master in International Hospitality Management (Jan 2022) alumnus and Business Development Director at KNEAD by CW, as he reflects on his growth with Sunway’s SHTM.

A Taste of Japan: Ng Lip Hong’s Unforgettable Exchange Experience

Hear from Ng Lip Hong, a BSc (Honours) in Culinary Management student, as he shares his unforgettable semester exchange experience at Kansai Gaidai University, Japan!

Navigating Growth: Jessy Siew’s Solo European Exchange

My exchange at Oxford Brookes University in the United Kingdom was one of the most meaningful experiences of my academic journey. It was my first time in Europe, and the fact that I travelled alone and planned the entire trip myself made the experience even more transformative.

A Semester in Dijon: Loo Kynie’s Exchange Experience at Burgundy School of Business

Hey! My name is Kynie from BCM. Sunway University has proudly selected me to be part of the student exchange program in Dijon, France. It has been a wonderful four months there and at the Burgundy School of Business.

A Semester in Tokyo: Emily Chua’s Exchange Experience at Meikai University

Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to the adventure of a lifetime. In this article, BSc (Honours) in International Hospitality Management student Emily Chua Yan Yi shares her recent exchange experience at Meikai University in Tokyo, Japan.

Losing Our Balance? Why We Need to Rethink AI in Fundamental Learning

By Evelyn Loh Geok Yan

Less than a decade ago, rapid digitalisation in higher education, attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, shifted physical classrooms to online learning platforms.

Research in Action: How Malaysian Hospitality Entrepreneurs Navigate Everyday Complexity

By Dr Gary Daniels

Walk into any independent café, kopitiam, boutique guesthouse or neighbourhood restaurant in Malaysia and you will see more than food and service. You will see constant coordination.

When “Authentic” Becomes a Product: What Ipoh Reminded Me About Hospitality Identity

By Shireen Tan Pei Mun

A recent trip to Ipoh during the Chinese New Year made me think about something many hospitality brands face: when a place becomes popular, does it have to become commercialised? What do we stand to lose along the way?

From Hospitality Roots to Global Leadership: The Natasha Yusof Story

Sunway alumna Natasha Yusof details how foundational skills from her Hotel Management diploma propelled her to global success, leading international business development across diverse industries and regions.