Hospitality and Leisure

Ghadah Azan: The Sunway Journey as a Culinary Student

The culinary degree has exposed Ghadah Azan to different kitchen skills and aspects of food production. She developed new interests in baking and even ventured into a small entrepreneurial opportunity. 

Should University Students be Encouraged to Work?

By Associate Professor Dr Gan Joo Ee
University students with part-time employment are not uncommon although it is often associated with financial necessity or lifestyle choices. There are often concerns that part-time work could lead to a decline in academic performance. However, work can also enhance character-building and other…

The Bittersweet Story Behind BOTC’s Success

By Chef Norhafizatul Akma, Chef Nur Fadillah and Chef Kiong Lian Chai
More often than not, one does not truly understand or ever imagine the tremendous pressure that chefs face while working in the kitchen. Chef Fadillah, Chef Akma and Chef Kiong share the challenges they faced in getting ready for the BOTC competition. 

The Hospitality Industry: An Overview of Post-Pandemic Education

By Devendren Sathasivam
It has been slightly more than two years since the Coronavirus overtook the world in an overwhelming wave that saw infection rates rise, resulting in 80% of international borders closing.

Martin Lau Kiong Hui: Housekeeping in Hospitality

Martin Lau Kiong Hui shared his take on the importance of housekeeping management role in hospitality industry.

APacCHRIE Conference: Creating Tourism Sustainably in Challenging Times

By Evelyn Loh Geok Yan
The regional Asia-Pacific Council for Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (APacCHRIE) Conference is a major and annual event hosted by the School of Hospitality and Service Management (SHSM). 

Want To Stop Your Talent From Leaving? Here’s How COH Can Help

By Vijaya Malar V Arumugam
Research by MIT Sloan Management Review in March 2022 revealed that people are leaving their workplaces due to toxic work environments.

A Paradigm Shift in Event Education

By Belinda Fong Chong Lynn
The event sector is rapidly developing, having rebounded from the effects of Covid-19. 

A New Religious Travel Segment

By Siti ‘Atikah Binti Rusli
The decision by the Saudi Arabian government to launch the Tourist e-Visa in September 2019 has opened a window of opportunity for the legalization of Umrah DIY journeys. This study shares the travel motives and factors that support and facilitate the decision for Umrah DIY.

Irene Ng Wei Na: Sunway University Valedictorian Reminisces Her Varsity Days

Sunway University Valedictorian, Irene Ng Wei Na shares about her enriching journey in events education at Sunway University. In this article, Irene shares about how Sunway University has shaped her personality and skills, in preparing her for a fulfilling career.

Resetting Events Education, Addressing the Possibilities

By Evelyn Loh Geok Yan and Belinda Fong Chong Lynn
This article discusses how events education is expected to change in the future. During the pandemic, events education enabled educators and learners to adapt to the online environment thereby adapting new skillsets to remain relevant. To make learning more meaningful and motivating, events…

The Preservation of Ipoh’s Heritage

By Dr Teh Pek Yen and Associate Professor Dr Derek Ong Lai Teik
Ipoh – a serene city tucked away in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia has predominantly been a detour for tourists (both local and international) sojourning between the north and the south. This article talks about the need to preserve Ipoh’s authentic heritage.