11/09/2026
EDUTOURISM 2026: Exploring Malaysia Through Heritage, Technology and Experiential Learning 🇲🇾
The School of Hospitality, Tourism & Events - Taylor's University welcomed two lecturers and 21 students from 中山大學 Sun Yat-sen University, China for the EduTourism 2026 Programme, held from 10–19 August 2026.
Through knowledge-sharing workshops and visits to Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, the Klang Valley, Kuala Gandah, Taman Negara and Putrajaya, participants explored Malaysia’s cultural and natural heritage, wildlife conservation and responsible tourism. They also gained exposure to artificial intelligence, 360-degree video and virtual reality applications in heritage tourism.
Our sincere appreciation goes to Prof. Dr. Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan, Executive Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences and Leisure Management; Associate Professor Dr. Kandappan Balasubramanian, Head of School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events; Programme Directors Dr. Thanam Subramaniam , Dr. Khairiah Ismail and Dr. Vinayaraj Mothiravallyand lecturers Dr. Kei Wei Chia , Dr Nagathisen Katahenggam, Dr.Mohan, Dr. Lazey Bhutia, Ms Dhiya Razak and Mr Nantha Gopal for their support and coordination.
We also thank Prof. Honggang Xu, Prof. Xiaoming Zhang, Dr. Frankie Fan and Associate Professor Jingfu Chen from Sun Yat-sen University for their valued collaboration.
✨ An unforgettable journey of intercultural learning, discovery and friendship between Taylor’s University and Sun Yat-sen University!
📸 Stay tuned for more highlights from EduTourism 2026!