Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

Dr Chia Kei Wei


ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Master of Science (Tourism), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • World Research Travel Organisation (WRTO), Member, 2024 to present (International)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area)
  • Tourism Management, Sustainable Tourism, Island Tourism, Rural Tourism
TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Month/Year)
  • Adventure tourism, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2023)
  • Sustainable Tourism Development, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2022)
  • Strategic Marketing, Master Degree, Taylor's University (05/2022)
  • Strategic Destination Marketing and Branding, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (01/2022)
  • Data and Media Analysis for Tourism, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (02/2022)
  • Data and Media Analysis for Tourism, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2021)
  • Sociology of Tourism, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2021)
  • Sports Tourism, Bachelor Degree, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (07/2021)
  • Tourism Sustainability, Bachelor Degree, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (03/2020)
  • Retail Travel Operation, Bachelor Degree, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (11/2019)
  • Geography of Travel and Tourism, Bachelor Degree, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (03/2019)
  • Tourism Policy, Planning and Development, Bachelor Degree, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (03/2019)
  • Introduction to Travel and Tourism Environment, Bachelor Degree, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (03/2018)
  • Sustainable Lifestyle Community, Bachelor Degree, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (07/2018)
  • Business Communication Skills, Bachelor Degree, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (03/2018)
  • Recreational Tourism, Bachelor Degree, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (12/2017)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book Chapter
2024
  • Nagathisen, K., Thanam, S., Kumar, J., & Chia Wei, K. (2024). Decarbonisation in nature-based tourism: the shifting paradigm in the ASEAN region. In D. A. F. Ante Mandić, Anna Spenceley (Ed.), Handbook on Managing Nature-Based Tourism Destinations Amid Climate Change (pp. 89–101). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Article in Journals
2025
  • Sun, Y., Konar, R., & Wei, C. K. (2025). Unlocking the power of employee advocacy: The role of internal communication and engagement in five-star hotels. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 126, 104086. (ISI-Indexed)
2024
  • Xu, Q., & Chia, K. W. (2024). How I Obtained My PhD Admission Letter: A Reflective Interaction-Based Autoethnography. The Qualitative Report, 29(2), 502-515. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Long, F., Aziz, N. A., Chia, K. W., & Zhang, H. (2024). Clear your plate! the impact of cultural values and social influences on intention to reduce food waste among Malaysian consumers. Cogent Business & Management, 11(1), 2321796. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Yao, S., Konar, R., & Chia, K. W. (2024). How hospitality employees turn into brand advocates: An integrative examination of employee advocacy. Asia-Pacific Journal of Innovation in Hospitality and Tourism, 13(1), 91–108 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Chia, K., W., Bertrand, L. (2024) The challenge of formulating tourism policy in small island developing states (SIDS): Evidence from Seychelles, International Journal of Tourism Policy, 14(5), 479–492.
  • Xiong, J., & Chia, K. W. (2024). Beyond halal: exploring Muslim and non-Muslim tourists’ halal food experiences. Journal of Islamic Marketing, 15(4), 1136-1154. (ISI-Indexed)
2023
  • Xiong, S. M, Chia, K. W., Wang, H., Hashim, R. (2023). The structure characteristics and evaluation of night tourism experience elements based on web travelogue —— take Nanchang city as an example. Business, Management and Economics Engineering, 21(2), 364-386. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Li, J., Kunasekaran, P., Chia, K. W., & Chuah, S. H. W. (2023). A systematic mapping study on Tourist-Tourist interactions. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 56, 163-185. (ISI-Indexed)
2022
  • Chia, K. W., & Xiong, J. (2022). Once upon a time in quarantine: Exploring the memorable quarantine hotel experiences of Chinese student returnees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism and Hospitality Research, 14673584221085209. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Chia, K. W., & Anas, A. (2022). (Re) starting the tourism business during a crisis? Challenges and decisions to reopen of guest house entrepreneurs in the Maldives. Current Issues in Tourism, 25(7), 1015-1020. (ISI-Indexed)
2021
  • Chia, K. W., & Muiz, A. (2021). The nature and challenges of guest house business in the Maldives: An exploratory study. Tourism and Hospitality Research, 21(1), 3-14. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Chia, K. W., & Liao, Y. M. (2021). An Exploratory Study of Factors Influencing Chinese Outbound Medical Tourism. Journal of China Tourism Research, 17(3), 1-19, 376-394. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2020
  • Gerungan, A., & Chia, K. W. (2020). Scuba diving operators’ perspective of scuba diving tourism business in Nusa Penida, Indonesia. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 31, 100328. (ISI-Indexed)
2018
  • Chia, K. W., Ramachandran, S., Ho, J. A., & Ng, S. S. I. (2018). Conflicts to consensus: stakeholder perspectives of Tioman Island tourism sustainability. International Journal of Business & Society, 19(S1), 159-174. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2017
  • Ng, S. I., Chia, K. W., Ho, J. A., & Ramachandran, S. (2017). Seeking tourism sustainability–A case study of Tioman Island, Malaysia. Tourism Management, 58, 101-107. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ho, J. A., Chia, K. W., Ng, S. I., & Ramachandran, S. (2017). Problems and stakeholder responsibilities in island tourism: The case of Tioman Island in Malaysia. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research, 41(4), 445-474. (ISI-Indexed)
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Exploring the pro-environmental practices, service quality, satisaction, EWOM and revisit intention among glampers and operators , Project Leader, 2024 to 2025 (Taylor's University)
  • Research on public diplomacy of Hainan tourism service industry in the post-epidemic era, Co-researcher, 2023 to 2025 (International)
  • Research on public relations of Hainan five-star hotels in the era of epidemic, Co-researcher, 2022 to 2024 (International)
SUPERVISION
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Academic Level),(Role)
ONGOING
  • Jing Zhikun, PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • Li Na, PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • TANG MINLI  (Main Supervisor)
  • ZHAN JUAN  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • LI SHIJIA  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • HU JINGBIN  (Main Supervisor)
  • XU QING  (Main Supervisor)
  • CHEN XIAOHAN  (Main Supervisor)
  • TIAN WANQING  (Main Supervisor)
COMPLETED
  • VALUE CO-CREATION THROUGH TOURIST-TOURIST INTERACTIONS: A NARRATIVE INQUIRY OF TOURISTS TO LIJIANG, CHINA, LI JING  (Main Supervisor)
  • THE INFLUENCE OF INTERNAL COMMUNICATION ON EMPLOYEE ADVOCACY ON SOCIAL MEDIA THROUGH EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN CHINESE FIVE-STAR HOTELS, SUN YAO  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • FACTORS INFLUENCING VISITORS' INTENTION TO VISIT ETHNIC ENCLAVE DESTINATION: A STUDY ON LITTLE INDIA, BRICKFIELDS, MALAYSIA, MUNIELESWAR A/L RAJU  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
ORAL PRESENTER
  • An Exploratory Study Of Marketing Communication In Scuba Diving Business: A Case Of Nusa Penida, Bali, 4th International Conference of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ICIE 2021), 24/08/2021 to 24/08/2021, Asia Pacific University (International)
  • Examining the factors influencing esports viewership in China: An application of Theory of Planned Behaviour, 4th International Conference of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ICIE 2021), 24/06/2021 to 24/06/2021, Asia Pacific University (International)
  • A comparison study between domestic and international rural tourist profile and travel expenditures in Semporna, Sabah, International Conference on Natural Resource, Tourism And Service Management, 14/04/2015 to 16/04/2015, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Universiti Sains Malaysia (International)
  • Profiling rural tourists to Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia, International Borneo Business Conference 2014, 20/08/2014 to 21/08/2014, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (International)
  • Estimating the Economic Impacts of Rural Tourism in Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia, The International Forestry Graduate Students Conference 2013 (FORGRAD2013), 02/07/2013 to 04/07/2013, Universiti Putra Malaysia (International)
  • The applicability of economic models in estimating the economic impacts of tourism in a local economy, 1st Annual PSU Phuket International Conference, 10/01/2013 to 12/01/2013, Prince of Songkla University (International)
  • Applicability of Inclusive Business Model for Sustainable Community Based Tourism Development in Taman Negara Malaysia, Kuala Tahan Pahang, Malaysia , Regional Symposium on Rural Tourism 2012: Scaling Up Community-Based Ecotourism, 16/12/2012 to 18/12/2012, Iskandar Regional Development Authority & Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (National)
  • Assessing Rural Tourism Development in Semporna, Sabah, National Research & Innovation Conference in Social Sciences 2012, 07/12/2012 to 09/12/2012, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Ministry of Education Malaysia (National)
  • Socio-econ-environmental impacts of rural ecotourism development in Tun Sakaran Marine Park, Sabah, Malaysia, 5th International Colloquium on Tourism and Leisure (ICTL), 09/07/2012 to 12/07/2012, ICTL (International)
  • Island Tourism Challenges: An Exploratory Stakeholder Analysis in Tioman Island, GSM-FEP-AGBA CONFERENCE 2010, 01/12/2010 to 03/12/2010, Universiti Putra Malaysia (University)
  • Problems faced by Tioman Island: A preliminary investigation, Seminar FEP 2009, 01/12/2009 to 03/12/2009, Universiti Putra Malaysia (University)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • Outstanding presentation, Conference, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, 2021 (Best Presentation)
COURSE ATTENDED
(Course Title),(Course Mode),(Date/Duration),(Level)
  • Executive Certificate in Event Management (Business and Public Events), Non research, 25/07/2023 to 27/08/2023 (International)
  • Discrete Choice Modeling, Research, 30/07/2013 to 01/08/2013 (University)