...Ayushi Aggarwal; Komal Komal Purpose There has been a notable shift towards interdisciplinary teaching-learning methodologies. Interdisciplinary teaching in hospitality education integrates law with sociology, psychology and political science to meet the industry’s people-centric demands...

...Raphaela Neophytou; Sotiroula Liasidou; Kosmas Pipyros; Anastasia Christofi Purpose The research’s purpose is to examine the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the context of sustainable tourism education, emphasizing its capacity to augment educational achievements and provide...

...Galina Berjozkina; Yioula Melanthiou Purpose Education can provide learners with the necessary awareness, values and skills to understand the complexity of sustainability. This study aims to analyse the extent to which sustainability concepts have been implemented in higher education programmes...

... and synthesis of current literature, including two separate case studies, which serve to demonstrate the practical applications of entrepreneurial education in different countries and how this application works to strengthen economies and improve communities. Findings Learning entrepreneurship in a real...

...Abdul Murad Ahmad; Kashif Hussain; Erdogan Ekiz; Thienming Tang Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore some of the ways in which hospitality and tourism education in Malaysia is working with the Malaysian Industry 4.0 framework. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research...

...Kashif Hussain; Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan; Thienming Tang; Low Chris Kam Loong; Richard Teare Purpose The purpose of this paper is to profile the Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes theme issue “The way forward: how is Malaysian hospitality and tourism education working...

...Kashif Hussain; Abdul Murad Ahmad; Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan; Quee Ling Leong Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a briefing on milestones of Malaysia Centre of Tourism and Hospitality Education (MyCenTHE) regarding its role as a nation-building exercise in developing human capital...

...Mark Kasa; Joey Kho; Danial Yong; Kashif Hussain; Patrick Lau Purpose This study aims to explore the viability of the curricula offered by a university specialising in hospitality and tourism education in Kuching, Sarawak. The study also aims to explore the relevance and application...

... identifies the ways in which both industry and education need to change and embrace emerging technologies with particular reference to tourism and maritime provision and infrastructure in the Caribbean region. Practical implications The theme issue outcomes provide indicators and action points...

...Matthew Olusoji Ilori; Ibrahim Ajagunna Purpose Globally, higher education has been, over the years, a source of innovation, policy, new knowledge and a national asset. However, the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is having an impact on the principles of learning from primary...

...Erica Simmons; Grace McLean Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the changes that will impact learners and learning in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and provide recommendations for transforming education to meet the needs of the maritime industry. Design/methodology/approach...

...Anjana Singh; Prashanti Jaykumar Purpose Tourism and hospitality is one of the fastest growing segments of the services industry in India, and there is tremendous need and opportunity for young, educated and qualified professionals. Academics and employers agree that there is an increasing gap...

...Hans-Christian Jasch Purpose The purpose of this paper is to profile the role played by the House of the Wannsee Conference, a house used by Nazis which is now an educational centre. Design/methodology/approach The paper provides a descriptive analysis supported by relevant literature...

... organizations. Originality/value There are few studies that provide evidence of successful partnerships between hospitality colleges and hospitality and tourism organizations. Fevzi Okumus can be contacted at: fokumus@ucf.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Education Florida...

... for international hotels, fast food restaurants, automobile companies and other brands to offer their products in India. Educating people who are going to be part of such a process is a huge challenge. The aim of this paper is to present some of the challenges businesses and communities have to overcome. Design...

...Ady Milman; Fevzi Okumus; Duncan Dickson; Amir Shani; Abraham Pizam Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the contribution of animal‐based attractions to ecological causes – particularly wildlife conservation and environmental education – while portraying the debate regarding...

... The perspectives have been drawn from the hospitality industry and academia in India. Findings The key workforce issues that need to be addressed in the hospitality industry are: perceptions about the industry; levels of manpower attrition; education; competencies and skill development; work environment...