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
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand

Ms. Numfhon Boonyawat
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thailand

Datuk Musa HJ. Yusof
Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia

Mr. Bhummikitti Ruktaengam
Phuket Tourist Association (PTA), Thailand

Assistant Professor Dr. Niwat Keawpradub
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

Professor Michael Driscoll
Taylor’s University, Malaysia

Assistant Professor Dr. Thakerng Wongsirichot
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

Professor Dr. Pradeep Nair
Taylor’s University, Malaysia

Professor Dr. Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan
Taylor’s University, Malaysia

Professor Dr. Kaye Chon
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Professor Dr. Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

Professor Dr. Dimitrios Buhalis

Professor Dr. Metin Kozak
Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey

Dr. Christine Demen Meier
Les Roches, Switzerland

Ms. Christina Aquino
Tourism Industry Board Foundation Inc, Philippines

Mr. Yap Lip Seng
Malaysian Association of Hotels, Malaysia

Professor Dr. Levent Altinay
Oxford Brookes, United Kingdom

Assistant Professor Dr. Ilian Assenov
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

Associate Professor Dr. Kandappan Balasubramanian
Taylor’s University, Malaysia

Professor Dr. Sara Dolnicar
University of Queensland, Australia

Mr. Kenneth Fong
MACEOS: The Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers, Malaysia

Professor Dr. Xavier Font
University of Surrey, United Kingdom

Associate Professor Dr. Fu Jing
Chengdu University, China

Mr. Colin Gallagher
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

Professor Dr. Ulrike Gretzel
University of Southern California, United States of America

Professor Dr. Kashif Hussain
Taylor’s University, Malaysia

Professor Dr. Stanislav Ivanov
Varna University of Management, Bulgaria

Associate Professor Dr. Devi Roza K. Kausar
Universitas Pancasila, Indonesia

Dr. Rupam Konar
Taylor’s University, Malaysia

Dr. Puvaneswaran Kunasekaran
Taylor’s University, Malaysia

Assistant Professor Dr. Tatiyaporn Jarumaneerat
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

Professor Dr. Azilah Kasim
Universiti Utara Malaysia (Northern University of Malaysia), Malaysia

Professor Dr. Fevzi Okumus
University of Central Florida, United States of America

Assistant Professor Dr. Chayanon Phucharoen
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

Assistant Professor Dr. Pornpisanu Promsivapallop
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

Professor Dr. Jean Pierre Poulain
Taylor’s-Toulouse University Centre, Malaysia & University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès, France

Professor Dr. Brent Ritchie
The University of Queensland, Australia

Ms. Kristina Stosic
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

Associate Professor Dr. S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh
Taylor’s University, Malaysia

Professor Dr. Marianna Sigala
Professor of Marketing
University of Piraeus, Greece

Ms Kristina Stosic
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

Dr. Rokhshad Tavakoli
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

Dr. Nathsinee Chinthanapoompaisal
Dusit Thani College

Mr. Anton John Crace
QS Quacquarelli Symonds

Ms. Monica Hornung Cattan
QS Quacquarelli Symonds

Mr. Leigh Kamolins
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 |
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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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