Dissertation/Thesis
Professor of Sustainable Tourism, Wawasan Open University, Penang, MALAYSIA
Chief Operating Office, Cornell Leadership Academy, MALAYSIA | Director of Business Development, King's Park, Genting Highlands, MALAYSIA
Research specialisation:
Sustainable and Responsible Tourism;
Rural Tourism; Ecotourism Management;
Environmental Management;
Community-based Tourism; Green Tourism
Doctoral Degree Research Project Supervision
2015
Sameul Folorunso Adeyinka-Ojo (NIGERIA). Taylor’s University, Malaysia. Thesis for PhD in Hospitality & Tourism Management. Research Title, “DEVELOPING A DESTINATION BRAND FOR RURAL TOURISM: A RELATIONSHIP-BASED APPROACH”
2016
Gan Joo Ee (MALAYSIA). Taylor’s University, Malaysia. Thesis for PhD in Hospitality & Tourism Management. Research Title, “ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY GUIDELINES FOR RESPONSIBLE RURAL TOURISM GOVERNANCE”
Sharareh Khosravi (Univ. Sains Malaysia) (IRAN). Thesis for PhD in Hospitality & Tourism Management. Research Title, “CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FOR ISLAND COMMUNITY”
Elsie Fook Suk Fun (Univ. Malaysia Sarawak) (MALAYSIA). Thesis for PhD in Hospitality & Tourism Management. Research Title, “THE IMPACT OF TOURIST, LOCAL COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY PLAYERS’ PERCEPTION ON TOURISM PERFORMANCE IN RURAL AREA, MALAYSIA”
2018
Sudesh Prabhakaran (MALAYSIA). Taylor’s University, Malaysia. Thesis for PhD in Hospitality & Tourism Management. Research Title, “COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN RURAL TOURISM ENVIRONMENT PLANNING: A CASE OF MARINE WASTE MITIGATION IN SEMPORNA, SABAH.”
2020
Raymond Francis (THE BAHAMAS) (University of the West Indies) [IN PROGRESS]. Thesis for DBA (Business Management). Research Title, “CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND HOTEL SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BAHAMIAN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF STRATEGIC LEARNING”.