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
Prof. Ts. Dr. Murali Raman
Conference Advisor
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Rasmi Suleiman Albattat
Conference Programme Co-Chair
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia
Associate Professor Dr. Jugindar Singh
Conference Coordinator
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia
Dr. Ravindra Kumar Perumal
Conference Coordinator
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia
GHTF
Speakers
Prof. Emeritus 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
Wawasan Open University, Malaysia
Cornell Leadership Academy, Malaysia
Dr. Faizan Ali
University of South Florida Sarasota Manatee, USA
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
HR Practitioner, Industry Patron, Malaysia
Mr. Bernard Sebastian
Parkroyal Serviced Suites KL, Malaysia
Mr. Ts. Nur Zahdi Mohd Nor Aldin
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Puad Mat Som
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia
Dr. Kiran Shinde
La Trobe University, Australia
Prof. Ir. Eur. Ing. Ts. Dr. Vinesh Thiruchelvam
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Cihan Cobanoglu
Virscend University, USA
Dr. Puvaneswaran Kunasekaran
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Amitabh Upadhyay
The Woolwich Institute, Dubai
Prof. Dr. Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Falahat Nejadmahani
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia
Dato’ Thangavelu Kuppusamy
Managing Director, InstaTech Sdn Bhd
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GHTF
Event Registration and Hotel Booking
Participation in GHTF 2025 is via exclusive invitation by APU. Alternatively, delegates can register and book hotel via joining ICOHT 2025 by TIIKM.
https://tourismconference.co
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