GHTF
Redefining Tourism Industry Towards a Sustainable Future
Date
25 July 2025
Time
9 AM - 9 PM
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Global Hospitality and Tourism Forum
The Global Hospitality and Tourism Forum (GHTF) is an international platform that focuses on the development and promotion of the hospitality and tourism sectors. It serves as a collaborative space where government agencies, industry stakeholders, and academia come together to address challenges, share insights, and foster innovation within these industries. The forum aims to enhance global tourism through strategic partnerships, knowledge sharing, and the implementation of best practices.
- Conversation: GHTF establishes a dialogue that bring together key players from the academia and the industry. These dialogue sessions provide opportunities for networking, collaboration, and discussion on pressing issues affecting hospitality and tourism education.
- Sustainability: Recognizing the impact of climate change on tourism, GHTF promotes sustainable practices within the industry. This involves advocating for eco-friendly policies, responsible travel behaviors, and initiatives that protect cultural heritage sites.
- Networking: The forum provides a platform for professionals from around the world to connect with one another. This networking fosters collaboration across borders which can lead to innovative solutions addressing common challenges faced by the industry.
Recognition: GHTF also hosts awards ceremonies to recognize excellence in hospitality and tourism education and industry practices. These awards highlight outstanding contributions made by individuals or organizations within the sector.
The Global Hospitality and Tourism Forum plays a crucial role in shaping the future of global tourism through collaboration among various stakeholders, focusing on sustainability while enhancing educational opportunities within the industry.
GHTF
Steering Committee
Prof. Dr. Kashif Hussain
Conference Chair Person
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Mohd Hafiz Mohd Hanafiah
Conference Co-Chair
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Mr. Charles Hains
Conference Co-Chair
Hotel and Tourism Management Institute, Switzerland
GHTF
Speakers
Professor Dr. Jafar Jafari
University of Wisconsin-Stout, USA
Prof. Dr. Dogan Gursoy
Washington State University, USA
Prof. Dr. Angelina Yee
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Atif Hassan
Beaconhouse National University, Pakistan
Prof. Dr. Vikneswaran Nair
DISTED College, Malaysia
Dr. Faizan Ali
University of South Florida Sarasota Manatee, USA
Dr. Samer Yaghmour
King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Samuel Folorunso Adeyinka-Ojo
Department of Marketing, Faculty of Business, Curtin University, Malaysia
Ms. Ma. Christina G. Aquino
Lyceum of the Philippines University, Philippines
Mr. Reginald T. Pereira
Aariana Hospitality International, Malaysia
Mr. Vasudevan Suppiah
Renaissance Hotel KL by Marriott and Four Points Hotel KL By Sheraton, Malaysia
Mr. Victor Foo Yip Hon
Change U, Malaysia
Mr. Bernard Sebastian
Parkroyal Serviced Suites KL, Malaysia
Mr. Ts. Nur Zahdi Mohd Nor Aldin
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia
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Preliminary Programme
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Day 1 - 25 July 2025 - GHTF & ICOHT 2025
Time Programme 9:00 Forum and Conference Registration 9:30 Opening Ceremony
- Global Hospitality and Tourism Forum 2025
- 11th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism (ICOHT) 2025
10:00 Keynote Address 1
- Technological Advancements in Sustainable Tourism for Green Practices
10:30 Keynote Address 2
- Paradigm Shift in Hospitality and Tourism Education with TVET Programmes
11:00 Coffee Break 11:30 Distinguished Industry Panel
- New Service Standards with the Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Hospitality and Tourism Industry
12:30 Lunch Break 14:00 Distinguished Academia Panel
- Growing Importance of Hospitality and Tourism Education for International Accreditations and Global Rankings
15:00 Awards Ceremony
- Outstanding Practitioner Awards for Industry Professionals
- Outstanding Literary Awards for Social Scientists
- Lifetime Achievement Awards for Global Hospitality and Tourism Gurus
15:30 Launch of the School of Global Hospitality and Tourism at Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation 16:00 Coffee Break 16.30 Distinguished Research Panel
- Meeting the Editors of Scopus Indexed Journals: The Legends and Rising Stars
17:30 Research Workshops (Parallel Sessions)
• Certificate in Systematic Literature Review
• Certificate in Advance Qualitative Research
• Certificate in Multivariate Data Analysis
20.00 Conference Dinner 21:00 END -
Day 2 - 26 July 2025 - ICOHT 2025
Time Programme 9:00 Conference Registration 9:30 Distinguished Speakers Panel
- Envisioning the Importance of Sustainable Tourism and Industry Response in 2050
11:00 Coffee Break 11:30 Session 1: Paper Presentations 12:30 Lunch Break 14:00 Session 2: Paper Presentations 15:00 Session 3: Paper Presentations 16:00 Coffee Break 16:30 Session 4: Paper Presentations 17.30 Closing and Awards Ceremony
- Best Paper Awards for Delegates
- Best Reviewer Awards for Academia
18:00 END
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