Tourism Educators Association of Malaysia
Tourism Educators Association of Malaysia (TEAM) was formally registered with the Malaysian Registrar of Societies (ROS) on 3rd March 2003.
The 6th TEAM Conference 2020 welcomes you to submit research papers or poster proposals for presentation. This year’s conference will be in Kuala Lumpur on August 4th, 2020. The 2020 TEAM Conference theme is “Activating Change in Tourism and Hospitality Education” and we expect a wide range of topics related to education, research and management in the field of travel, tourism, and hospitality services to be shared.
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Date : 4th August 2020
Venue : Kuala Lumpur
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Education in tourism has to find its place and role in faculties, departments and schools, providing the tourism industry with graduates who are able to respond to the challenges arising from this fast growing industry. It is indeed timely that Tourism Educators Association Malaysia (TEAM) was formed to coordinate and bridge the hospitality and tourism educators with the industry. It is hoped that TEAM would succeed in its mission as the association for tourism educators to lead the advancement in tourism education, sharing of ideas and disseminating knowledge so as to contribute effectively to the development of the tourism industry in Malaysia.
TEAM objectives include promoting the development and recognition of tourism as a subject of study in the Malaysia at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels, and encouraging high standards in learning, teaching and research. In addition, TEAM wish to enhance the relationships between industry and institutions and encourage hospitality and tourism professionals to participate in curriculum development, professional development and cross exposure programmes.
Members
Vision
Malaysia as the Centre of Excellence for tourism education.
Mission
Thrust Areas
As the Association for tourism educators, we will lead the advancement in tourism education, share ideas and disseminate knowledge so as to contribute effectively to the development of the tourism industry.
This mission is the journey towards our Vision. We have identified 6 thrust areas for which goals and strategies will be developed at a later stage. The areas are listed below.
1. Training and Development
2. Research and Database Management
3. Partnerships and Networking
4. Government and Inter-Agency Liaison
5. Publicity and Promotion
6. Provision of Consultancy Services
Thrust Areas
How do Malaysian Higher Education Institutions/Lecturers benefit from being a member of TEAM?
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Certificated Membership demonstrates high standing and esteem and demonstrates a commitment to supporting the subject within Higher Education in Malaysia.
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The TEAM logo may be used on marketing publicity to demonstrate good standing and recognition.
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Valuable networking opportunities amongst fellow academics and and tourism professionals, giving advice, opportunities and sharing knowledge.
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TEAM sponsors academic-related events - upon approvals.
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Eligibility for TEAM Awards.
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Opportunity to influence and respond to national Higher Education and Tourism Development policy initiatives
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Discounted fees for the TEAM Conference and training classes.
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Opportunity to stand for election on the TEAM Executive committee to have a say in the future development of the Association.