Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

Ms. Sumitha A/P Anantharajah

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)

Lecturer I, Faculty of Hospitality, Food & Leisure Management, 12/12/2006 to present
Room Division Stream Coordinator, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events, 01/01/2022 to present

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)

Professional Master in Int. Tourism & Hospitality Mgmgt, UNIVERSITY DE TOULOUSE 2 LE MIRAIL, Malaysia
Bachelor In Hospitality Management (Hotel Management), University Of New Castle, -
Diploma In Hotel Management, Shven Hotel, -

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Month/Year)

PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)

Book Chapter

2024

bleisurebook2024@gmail.com
Francis, R. S., Anantharajah, S., Sengupta, S., & Singh, A. (2024). Leveraging ChatGPT and Digital Marketing for Enhanced Customer Engagement in the Hotel Industry. In Leveraging ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence for Effective Customer Engagement (pp. 55-68). IGI Global (SCOPUS Indexed)

2023

Singh, A., Anatharajah, S., & Francis, R. S. (2023). Women’s empowerment within the tourism industry (2023rd ed., Vol. 01). IGI GLOBAL.

Article in Journals

2022

Ruth Sabina Francis, John Umit Palabik, Sumitha Anantharajah (2022). MalaysiaPandemic’s Unprecedented Impact and Business Continuity Plan: A Pandemic Management Framework Proposal for the Malaysian Hotel Industry (SCOPUS-Indexed)
Francis, R. S., Anantharajah, S., & Palabiyik, J. U. (2022). Pandemic's unprecedented impact and business continuity plan: a pandemic management framework proposal for the Malaysian hotel industry. (SCOPUS-Indexed)

2020

Anantharajah, S., Chan , Y., & Teh, Y. (2020). Awareness of Mystery Shoppers Amongst Malaysian Hospitality Students. Asia-Pacific Journal of Innovation in Hospitality and Tourism. (SCOPUS-Indexed)

2019

Chan Yi Lin & Sumitha Anantharajah. (2019).Perceived expectations of internships: Case study of a private University in Malaysia”, Asia-Pacific Journal of Innovation in Hospitality and Tourism (APJIHT), Volume 8, Issue 1,
Chan, Y., & Anantharajah, S. (2019). Perceived Expectations of Internships: Case Study of a Private University in Malaysia. Asia-Pacific Journal of Innovation in Hospitality and Tourism, 8(1), 1-16. (SCOPUS-Indexed)

2016

Nair, V., & Anantharajah, S. (2012). A green makeover for our Hotels. Quartely DOE update on Environment, Development & Sustainability, 2, 10-12. (SCOPUS-Indexed)

RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)

Minimizing Environmental Impacts in Accommodation and Promoting Local Tourism in Malaysia: Economic Growth and Community Development: The case of Tadom Hill Resort, Selangor, Co-researcher, 2023 to 2025 (Taylor's University)

PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)

ORAL PRESENTER

Sustainable Hospitality Practices and Challenges in the new millennia , ASIA EURO 2012, 28/11/2017 to 01/12/2017, TAYLORS UNIVERSITY (University)

AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)

ASEAN NATIONAL ASSESSOR FOR HOUSEKEEPING DIVISION, Education, Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), 2016 (TRAINER)

ACADEMIC/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTION
(Activity),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role)

VOCATIONAL TRANING OFFICER, Kementerian Sumber Manusia, 2012 to 2020 (VACATIONAL TRANING OFFICER)

COURSE ATTENDED
(Course Title),(Course Mode),(Date/Duration),(Level)

CHE, Non research, 02/10/2020 to 05/10/2020 (International)
The Mindful Teacher: Increasing Focus & Influencing Student Learning Mindsets, Research, 16/06/2017 to 16/06/2017
Like Me, Share Me, Play Me, Research, 30/05/2017 to 30/05/2017
Introduction to Quantitative Research, Research, 18/05/2017 to 18/05/2017
PD day 2 (TCHT Only), Research, 24/03/2017 to 24/03/2017
HTCA PD Day 1, Research, 12/01/2017 to 13/01/2017