Hospitality and Leisure

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 caf茅, kopitiam, boutique guesthouse or neighbourhood restaurant in Malaysia and you will see more than food and service. You will see constant coordination.

When 鈥淎uthentic鈥 Becomes a Product: What Ipoh Reminded Me 狼友社区 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.

Industry-Based and Project-Based Learning: The SHTM 脳 The RuMa F&B Project

By Assoc. Prof. Dr Joaquim Dias Soeiro

This semester, the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM) launched an ambitious industry-based and project-based learning initiative in collaboration with The RuMa Hotel and Residences.

When Gold Makes Golds

By Dr Riley Pham Xuan Quyet
There is a saying in the hospitality world: excellence inspires excellence. This year, that spirit was fully embodied in the extraordinary achievements of our young talents at the Culinaire Malaysia 2025 and Housekeeping Malaysia 2025 competitions. Under the dedicated coaching of Dr Riley Pham, our鈥

From Sunway to Hollywood: A Hospitality Journey Fueled by Passion

By Tyler Hien Nguyen

The BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management programme, certified by Le Cordon Bleu equipped me with a high standard of education tailored to hospitality management, boosting my confidence in the global industry.

From Check-Ins to Client Calls: Growing Through My Marriott Internship Journey

By Khoo Ky Lee

Over the course of my degree, I was fortunate to gain hands-on experience through internships at two outstanding Marriott International properties, which provided me with valuable real-world insights into the hospitality industry.

From Kitchen Heat to Sommelier Dreams: Then Jack's Journey

By Then Jack

My internship training took place at a fine dining restaurant named Nadodi, which focuses on nomadic Indian cuisine with a strong emphasis on Southern Indian flavours.

Where Events Meet Innovation: My AFE Internship Experience

By Daryl Loh

My internship journey with Anderes Fourdy Events (AFE) was nothing short of transformative. AFE, a professional congress organiser (PCO) and event technology provider, specialises in organising scientific and corporate conferences across Malaysia, the Asia-Pacific region, and beyond.

No Grand Plan, Just Growth: My Sunway Story

By Manisha Kaur

When I first chose the Diploma in Events Management at 狼友社区, I didn鈥檛 have a grand plan. At the time, I just knew I wanted something practical and creative, and the idea of organising events sounded like a fun path to explore.

From Ideas to Impact: How Entrepreneurial Day is Shaping the Next Wave of Hospitality Learning at Sunway

By Dr Gary Daniels

Entrepreneurial Day at 狼友社区鈥檚 School of Hospitality and Tourism Management showcased student-driven business innovation, blending creativity with industry feedback.