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When you come across the word ‘hospitality’, what is the first thing that comes to mind? The hotel industry? Travel and tourism? The food and beverage sector? Hospitality management encompasses all the above, and more. Not everyone is cut out for hospitality management, but with emerging trends shaping this industry today, there are many more career possibilities you can set your eyes upon that will make the people you meet and...

Cultural, sports, leisure and entertainment gatherings have been the type of events that people are mostly looking forward to attend. Albeit the huge roadblock for event management industry to make sure the show must go on, there are many ways to still run events in line with the standard procedures of the new normal. And to make sure this can be done, event management industry is now relying on technology to run events virtually....

We know, we know, this had been said before - the widespread effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have severely impacted multiple industries. Among the industries that have been hit the hardest? Travel and Tourism. The travel/ tourism industry, as we all know, is one which is reliant on two key factors - customer mobility, and financial flexibility. Unfortunately, both of these factors have been severely compromised by the initial...

“The future is green energy, sustainability, renewable energy” Arnold Schwarzenegger  Eco-friendly. Biodegradable. Sustainable. In this day and age, they've become familiar terms, and form the basis of our understanding of caring for, and protecting our planet and its ecosystems. Quoting environmental activist, Greta Thunberg, “The climate crisis has been solved. We already have the facts and solutions. All we have do is to...

Whether you are aware of it or not, food has played a crucial part in the course of human history, with cultures and communities developing styles of cooking, which evolve over time. This gives us the many kinds of cuisine we get to taste and love today. We call these styles of cooking and local cuisine “gastronomy”, which also mean the art of food. Yet, in recent times we have seen the increasing need to be more careful so as to...

As food and foodie culture become a major part of our social psyche, there comes a time when questions are asked, including “How DO we rate our food?” and “Who came up with a rating system anyway?” Allow us to shed some light on the situation… How It Started... So, to start with, initially there wasn’t really a rating system beyond a bunch of people yelling “My hometown does this food better!” “No, MY hometown DOES!” (...

Hospitality and tourism are among some of the fastest growing industries in the world, and it not only opens doors to careers in hotels and resorts. Over time, the landscape of tourism has changed, and supporting this change, were the many job scopes that were created. From work on cruise ships, sport and leisure operators, restaurants, cafes, bars, theme parks, entertainment, arts and cultural attractions, dedicated events, and...

Due to the wide availability of jobs and the positive economic impact it has on local communities, hospitality is an important industry. It’s also hugely varied; whether you choose to work in hotels, catering, the food and beverage industry, on a cruise, in events or nightlife, there are heaps of roles on offer, with many choosing to stay in the sector long term, working their way up the ladder.  In order to be successful, though, there are...

There are a few popular phrases we hear when it turns out that we have a passion (and talent!) for cooking; “ This is so good, you should start your own business! ” “ Wah, like this you can start your own restaurant lah- good money! ” As nice as opening your own restaurant and being your own boss sounds, there’s a lot more to running the show than stellar cooking skills. You will have to consider the technical and business...

Since it was founded in the 1980s, Reliance College has fostered solid connections with a growing list of leading hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies, both in Malaysia and overseas. We make sure our graduates are ready for the real world by providing them with everything they need, from international qualifications, career talks, and career fairs to exclusive regional internships. Extensive connections with hospitality and...

Reliance College is Malaysia’s most established hospitality and tourism education brand. The college started in the early 1980’s as the Reliance Training Centre. It was setup to train Tour Guides for Reliance Travel. By the mid 1980’s, the student population outgrew the training centre and Reliance College was then formed in 1987 to serve the growing student population.  The College has over 35 years of history and experience in grooming...

The hospitality and tourism management industry has a great deal to offer graduates both in Malaysia and abroad. The industry covers areas ranging from accommodation and food services to health, fitness and entertainment including bars, clubs and pubs. What skills do I need? You don’t necessarily need a degree, but gaining a relevant qualification in hospitality and tourism management will prove your commitment to recruiters and...