QS, Prince of Songkla University and Taylor’s University are organizing the upcoming QS Subject Focus Summit Hospitality and Leisure Management under the theme “Sustainable and Resilient Solutions in Tourism Today” from 5-7 October 2021.
Hospitality and the tourism industry can be especially vulnerable to disruption, whether through changes to consumer preferences or global challenges. Any hurdle, regardless of size, can have a significant impact and events such as global pandemics, strikes, natural disasters and climate change are affecting how service providers operate.
Themed Sustainable and Resilient Solutions in Tourism Today, the QS Subject Focus Summit Hospitality and Leisure Management explores events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and looks at what lessons can be learnt. The summit brings together experts and leaders in hospitality and academia to discuss the future of hospitality and the tourism industry and how sustainable models should be implemented.
Don’t miss the chance to hear from our distinguished speakers!
Adjunct Professor Dr. Anek Laothamatas
Minister
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand
Ms. Numfhon Boonyawat
Deputy Governor for Policy and Planning
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thailand
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thailand
Datuk Musa HJ. Yusof
Deputy Director General
Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia
Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia
Mr. Bhummikitti Ruktaengam
President
Phuket Tourist Association (PTA), Thailand
Phuket Tourist Association (PTA), Thailand
Assistant Professor Dr. Niwat Keawpradub
President
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Professor Michael Driscoll
Vice Chancellor and President
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Assistant Professor Dr. Thakerng Wongsirichot
Vice-President for International Affairs
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Professor Dr. Pradeep Nair
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Professor Dr. Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan
Executive Dean for Social Sciences and Leisure Management
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Professor Dr. Kaye Chon
Dean and Chair Professor, School of Hotel and Tourism Management
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Professor Dr. Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong
Advisor to the Minister of Public Health and Curriculum Chairman of the Epidemiology Program
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Professor Dr. Dimitrios Buhalis
Visiting Professor / Deputy Director of the International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research School of Hotel and Tourism Management The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong / Bournemouth University Business School, United Kingdom
Professor Dr. Metin Kozak
Professor, School of Tourism
Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey
Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey
Dr. Christine Demen Meier
Managing Director Worldwide
Les Roches, Switzerland
Les Roches, Switzerland
Ms. Christina Aquino
Chair
Tourism Industry Board Foundation Inc, Philippines
Tourism Industry Board Foundation Inc, Philippines
Mr. Yap Lip Seng
Chief Executive Officer
Malaysian Association of Hotels, Malaysia
Malaysian Association of Hotels, Malaysia
Professor Dr. Levent Altinay
Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Oxford Brookes, United Kingdom
Oxford Brookes, United Kingdom
Assistant Professor Dr. Ilian Assenov
Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Associate Professor Dr. Kandappan Balasubramanian
School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Professor Dr. Sara Dolnicar
Research Professor
University of Queensland, Australia
University of Queensland, Australia
Mr. Kenneth Fong
Honorary Secretary
MACEOS: The Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers, Malaysia
MACEOS: The Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers, Malaysia
Professor Dr. Xavier Font
Sustainability Marketing
University of Surrey, United Kingdom
University of Surrey, United Kingdom
Associate Professor Dr. Fu Jing
Faculty of Tourism and Culture Industry
Chengdu University, China
Chengdu University, China
Mr. Colin Gallagher
Assistant to the Dean for International Affairs and Student Development, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Professor Dr. Ulrike Gretzel
Technology in Tourism
University of Southern California, United States of America
University of Southern California, United States of America
Professor Dr. Kashif Hussain
Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Leisure Management
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Professor Dr. Stanislav Ivanov
Vice-Rector (Research) & Professor in Tourism
Varna University of Management, Bulgaria
Varna University of Management, Bulgaria
Associate Professor Dr. Devi Roza K. Kausar
Dean of the Faculty of Tourism
Universitas Pancasila, Indonesia
Universitas Pancasila, Indonesia
Dr. Rupam Konar
Senior Lecturer, School of Hospitality, Tourism & Events
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Dr. Puvaneswaran Kunasekaran
Senior Lecturer, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Assistant Professor Dr. Tatiyaporn Jarumaneerat
Head of Hospitality Management, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Professor Dr. Azilah Kasim
Professor of Tourism and Hospitality
Universiti Utara Malaysia (Northern University of Malaysia), Malaysia
Universiti Utara Malaysia (Northern University of Malaysia), Malaysia
Professor Dr. Fevzi Okumus
CFHLA Preeminent Chair Professor
University of Central Florida, United States of America
University of Central Florida, United States of America
Assistant Professor Dr. Chayanon Phucharoen
Deputy Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Assistant Professor Dr. Pornpisanu Promsivapallop
Dean, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Professor Dr. Jean Pierre Poulain
Socio-anthropologist
Taylor’s-Toulouse University Centre, Malaysia & University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès, France
Taylor’s-Toulouse University Centre, Malaysia & University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès, France
Professor Dr. Brent Ritchie
Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
The University of Queensland, Australia
The University of Queensland, Australia
Ms. Kristina Stosic
Assistant to the Dean for International Collaboration Development, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Associate Professor Dr. S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh
Director, Centre for Research and Innovation in Tourism (CRiT)
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Professor Dr. Marianna Sigala
Professor Dr. Marianna Sigala
Professor of Marketing
University of Piraeus, Greece
Ms Kristina Stosic
Assistant Dean for International Collaboration Development
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Dr. Rokhshad Tavakoli
Assistant Professor
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Dr. Nathsinee Chinthanapoompaisal
Head of Tourism Management
Dusit Thani College
Dusit Thani College
Mr. Anton John Crace
Editor & Program Designer
QS Quacquarelli Symonds
QS Quacquarelli Symonds
Ms. Monica Hornung Cattan
Head of Programs
QS Quacquarelli Symonds
QS Quacquarelli Symonds
Mr. Leigh Kamolins
Head of Evaluation
QS Quacquarelli Symonds
QS Quacquarelli Symonds
FAQ
- Senior leaders from hospitality schools, tourism and leisure management
- Relevant stakeholders from government and industry that deliver outstanding professional development and high impact research
- Professionals who are involved in university ranking, planning & development
- Representatives from other academic disciplines, media, consultancy firms, sustainability professionals in the hospitality sector and/or higher education management
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You can register for the conference via our QS SFS Hospitality website.
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* Please note that the following cancellation charges apply:
| Period before Summit within which written notification of cancellation is received | Cancellation Charges |
|---|---|
| 31-60 days | 50% of registration fee |
| 0-30 days | No refund |
Our Summit program can be found via our QS SFS Hospitality website.
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