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01/04/2023

Students discover Malaysian gastronomic heritage at Wonder Food Museum Penang

As part of their Introduction to Tourism and Fundamentals of Food class, a group of hospitality and tourism students from the School of Hospitality and Tourism visited the Wonder Food Museum Penang on 14 March 2023. The purpose of the visit was to give students the opportunity to learn about Malaysia’s distinct food culture and its...
30/03/2023

Students return from Singapore study visit with new perspectives and insights into urban tourism

SEGi College Penang BSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management students recently returned from a study visit to Singapore, where they investigated the city-history, state’s economy, and culture as part of their Urban Tourism assessment. On their first day, the students visited iconic landmarks such as Jewel Changi Airport, Merlion Park, and Marina Bay Sands. The...
27/03/2023

Students triple their investment at Entrepreneurship Grand Bazaar

On 8 and 9 March, SEGi College Penang’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management hosted its annual two-day open market event, the Grand Entrepreneurship Bazaar Day. The purpose of the event was to give students the opportunity to turn their business ideas into real-world business activities. Students are expected to apply the theories and concepts they...
26/03/2023

Hospitality students dive into real-world learning at Ascott Gurney Penang

Educational tours have been incorporated into the curriculum of the SEGi School of Hospitality and Tourism to provide students with the opportunity to learn from industry players and gain first-hand experience. Students from Muhamad Irfan Bustaipo’s Introduction to Hospitality Industry and Event and Convention class recently visited the Ascott Gurney Penang on 7 March 2023.  The educational...
25/03/2023

SEGi honours hotel workers for their hard work

Almost half of Malaysians are employed in the hospitality industry, with many working in hotels. These hardworking individuals are critical to the success of the nearly $2 trillion travel and tourism industry in the United States. Unfortunately, many of these workers feel underappreciated, with 42% citing a lack of recognition as one of the most...
24/03/2023

Students uncovering the hidden gems of Pangkor Island

Field trips have long been a popular educational tool for connecting students to concepts and theories taught in the classroom. According to Behrendt and Franklin (2014), fieldwork can lead to better learning outcomes than class-based learning. In accordance with this, students pursuing a BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management degree at a Malaysian college...
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