17/08/2026
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The SAGUIBO 2026 International Research Webinar Series on Tourism and Hospitality continues to strengthen its international academic network as it features Associate Professor Dr. Kandappan Balasubramanian, Ph.D., Head of the School of Hospitality, Tourism & Events at Taylorโs University, Malaysia.
Featured under the banner โConnecting Universities Across Borders Through MICE, Research, Innovation, and Quality Education,โ Dr. Kandappan brings more than two decades of international experience in hospitality education, with academic and professional engagements spanning Malaysia, India, the United States, and East Africa.
His academic profile reflects a strong focus on emerging trends in the tourism and hospitality sector, particularly Hospitality 4.0 and 5.0, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, service innovation, and destination sustainability.
Prior to his current leadership role, Dr. Kandappan directed the Sustainable Tourism Impact Lab (STIL), an initiative that championed purpose-driven education aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
His contributions to educational innovation and digital transformation have also earned him several distinctions, including the Taylorโs Distinguished e-Learning Educator, Apple Distinguished Educator, and Exemplary Meritorious Academic Staff (EMAS) Award.
Beyond the university, Dr. Kandappan has been involved in research projects and international academic collaborations. He has also served as a speaker and panellist in various international engagements and as a visiting professor at institutions across Asia.
His participation in the SAGUIBO 2026 speaker lineup adds another international perspective to the initiativeโs growing platform for academic exchange. His expertise in technology, innovation, sustainability, and hospitality education complements SAGUIBOโs pursuit of meaningful conversations on the future of the tourism and hospitality industry.
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It is our great pleasure to introduce Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kandappan Balasubramanian, Ph.D., who will be delivering the session "๐ป๐๐ ๐ต๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐
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As part of the SAGUIBO International Webinar Series on Tourism and Hospitality, this session aligns with the overarching theme: "Reimagining Tourism and Hospitality through Research, Innovation, and Internationalization: Building Sustainable, Smart, and Globally Connected Communities."
Drawing on his expertise at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Leisure Management, Taylor's University, our distinguished speaker will explore emerging trends shaping global tourism, sustainable destination development, innovation-driven hospitality management, and internationalization in higher education and industry.
We warmly invite you to join this meaningful conversation, gain fresh insights from our distinguished speaker, and help shape the future of tourism and hospitality.
See you at SAGUIBO 2026!