COTHM Pakistan welcomed Professor Dr. Kashif Hussain from the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), Malaysia, for an academic visit focused on knowledge exchange, international education and the evolving landscape of hospitality and tourism.
Professor Dr. Kashif Hussain is associated with APU’s academic leadership in business, global hospitality and tourism. His areas of academic engagement include hospitality, tourism, business and management, making his visit particularly relevant to COTHM’s focus on skills-based and industry-oriented education.
The visit provided an opportunity for meaningful academic interaction and discussion around developments in the hospitality and tourism sectors, international education and the changing requirements of the global education and employment landscape.
The engagement also highlighted the importance of connecting educational institutions across countries to facilitate knowledge sharing, academic perspectives and greater exposure to international practices. For COTHM students and academic stakeholders, such interactions can provide valuable insight into emerging trends and global opportunities within hospitality, tourism and related fields.
APU has continued to develop international academic and industry collaborations across hospitality and tourism. Recent initiatives at the university have included international partnerships, professional hospitality programmes and discussions around student mobility, collaborative research and dual-degree pathways.
COTHM Pakistan remains focused on strengthening its international academic connections and creating opportunities that connect education with global professional pathways. Engagements with international academics and institutions contribute to this vision by bringing diverse perspectives and international expertise into the learning environment.
The visit of Professor Dr. Kashif Hussain marked a valuable academic exchange between Pakistan and Malaysia, further highlighting the importance of international collaboration in preparing students for an increasingly connected hospitality, tourism and education sector.
