Training Course on Tourism 2023 University Malaysia Sabah (UMS)-MTCP equip knowledge and skills to champion sustainable and responsible tourism.
Implementation of this program is aim to equip knowledge and skills to champion sustainable and responsible tourism, to draw lessons from adversity and infuse them into resilient strategies, and to create a dynamic network that transcends borders and fosters collaboration.
According to Vice Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Kasim Hj Mansor, the Training Course on Sustainable and Resilient Tourism beyond Frontiers is not just about advancing academic knowledge.
“It is a bridge to a more sustainable tourism industry that is deeply cognizant of its role in the broader framework of global development.
“This course embodies a holistic approach, weaving together the threads of nature tourism, sustainability studies, and consultative experiences,” he said.
He said this while inaugurating the closing ceremony of this program.
Kasim added, this program also stands at the intersection of academia, industry, and community, recognizing that the journey to transformational change must be collective and inclusive.
“As we gather here today with our unique skillsets and perspectives, we embark on a journey of exploration, discovery, and co-creation.
“This journey is not just about learning, it is about driving innovation, fostering resilience, and empowering each participant to become a torchbearer of change within their respective spheres of influence,” he said.
This program is a testament to the unwavering dedication of the Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ITBC) at UMS towards advancing sustainable and responsible tourism in alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG 2030).
Present to this program, Director of Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation UMS, Associate Professor Dr. Fiffy Hanisdah Saikim and Undersecretary of International Cooperation and Development Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia, Devrin Jeck.