Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

Dr Thanam A/P Subramaniam


ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • Programme Director- Bachelor of International Tourism Management , School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events, 01/09/2024 to present
  • Scientific Review Panel of the Ethics Committee of Taylors University, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events (SHTE), Taylor's University, 06/08/2023 to present
  • APEL.C Assessor, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events (SHTE), Taylor's University, 22/03/2023 to 31/12/2024
  • APEL.C Moderator, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events (SHTE), Taylor's University, 22/03/2023 to 31/12/2024
  • Assistant School Champion, Committee for Curriculum, Design, Assessment and Delivery (CDAD), School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events,(SHTE), Taylor's Unieversity, 03/01/2022 to 31/12/2024
  • External Examiner (Proposal Defense) For Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) Management Programme, Cyberjaya University, 29/11/2024 to 29/11/2024
  • External Examiner (VIVA VOCE) For Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) Management Programme, University of Cyberjaya, 04/04/2024 to 04/04/2024
  • Hub Leader - Social and Community Development , Sustainable Tourism Impact Lab, Faculty of Social Sciences and Leisure Management Taylor s University, Lakeside Campus, 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2023
  • Stream Leader of Tourism, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events, 03/08/2020 to 31/12/2023
  • Advisor of PATA MTSC, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events, 03/08/2020 to 31/12/2023
  • External Examiner for Programme -Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Marketing, International University of Malaya-Wales, 15/01/2022 to 15/01/2023
  • Associate Director- Community Engagement , Centre for Research and Innovation in Tourism (CRiT) Faculty of Social Sciences and Leisure Management Taylor s University, Lakeside Campus., 01/03/2022 to 31/12/2022
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Master of Economics, UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA, Malaysia
  • Sarjanamuda Ekonomi Dengan Kepujian, UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA, Malaysia
TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Month/Year)
  • Adventure Tourism, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2023)
  • Sustainable Development in Hospitality and Tourism, Master Degree, Taylor's University (01/2023)
  • Tourism Integrated Project, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2021)
  • Leisure Attraction Management , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2021)
  • Tourism Economics, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (01/2021)
  • Managerial Economics, Master Degree (03/2020)
  • Tourism Economics, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2020)
  • Marketing, Bachelor Degree, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (01/2020)
  • International Tourism Marketing, Bachelor Degree, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (01/2020)
  • Tourism Economics, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2020)
  • Business of Tourism, Recreation and Events, Foundation, Taylor's University (08/2020)
  • Business of Tourism, Recreations and Events, Foundation , Taylor's University (08/2020)
  • Marketng, Diploma, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (02/2019)
  • Consumer Behaviour, Bachelor Degree, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (03/2019)
  • Managing Services, Diploma, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (06/2019)
  • Consumer Behaviour, Diploma, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (06/2017)
  • Business to Business Marketing, Bachelor Degree, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (10/2011)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book Chapter
2023
  • Samdin, Z., Abdullah, S.I.N.W., Subramaniam, T. (2023). Assessing the Community Participation in Ecotourism at Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, Malaysia. In: Samdin, Z., Kamaruddin, N., Razali, S.M. (eds) Tropical Forest Ecosystem Services in Improving Livelihoods For Local Communities. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3342-4_9
Article in Journals
2025
  • Subramaniam, T., & Thuraiselvam, S. (2025). Memorable experience and future demand for wellness tourism in Malaysia: a study on Gen Z’s perceptions. Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes. https://doi.org/10.1108/whatt-02-2025-0058 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Raju,M., Kunasekaran, K., Subramaniam, Thanam. & Kei Wei, C. (2025). Place Attachment Mediating Perceived Destination Competitiveness and Visitors’ Intention in Ethnic Enclave Tourism Destination in Brickfields, Malaysia. Pertanika Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Volume 33, Issue 2. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2024
  • Cao, C., Ramachandran, S., Siow, M.L., Subramaniam, T. & Liu, L. (2024). The Impact of Social Media on Wine Tourists’ Decision‐Making Intentions: An Empirical Study Using the Elaboration Likelihood Model. Tourism Review International. Vol. 28, No. 3. pp. 233-250 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Subramaniam, T., Vashu, D., & Khan, R. U. (2024). Capturing the healing journey of medical and spiritual tourism: a systematic literature review. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health. 1–19. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Cao,C., Ramachandran, S., Siow, M.L., Subramaniam, T., & Lulu, L. (2024) Do Residents Support Night Tourism in the Historic District? The Case of Wuhu Ancient City. Journal of China Tourism Research. DOI: 10.1080/19388160.2024.2331235 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Sincharoenkul, K., Kannan, S.K.& Subramaniam. The Influences of Hotel Characteristics on the Risk Impacts and Effectiveness of Crisis Management: A Case Study of Hotels in Phuket, Thailand. Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Zhenbin, W., Ramachandran, S., Siow, M., Subramaniam, T., & Hui, Z. (2024). Exploring the Formation of Behavioral Intention Toward Rural Tourism via Sensory Experience and Memorable Tourism Experiences, a Case Study in Henan, China. Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality & Tourism, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1080/1528008X.2024.2390493 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Zhenbin, W., Ramachandran, S., Siow, M. L., Subramaniam, T., Hui, Z. (2024). Mechanism of Regional Rural Tourism Development in China Based on Geographical Perspective. International Journal of Academic Research in Economics and Management Sciences. Vol. 13, No. 3. (ERA Indexed)
     
2023
  • Iqbal, A., Ramachandran, S., Siow, M. L., Subramaniam, T., & Latiff, K. (2023). Insights into the Role of Community Participation as a Tool for Local Support: A Normative Model for Competitive and Sustainable Destination Development. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13(1), 807 – 816. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Pang, X., Ramachandran, S., Siow, M. L., & Subramaniam, T. (2023). Evaluation System of Tourism Endowment Destination Based on Tourism Endowment Index. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 13(4). 940 – 960. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Abdullah, S.I.N.W., Varun, S.G., Tat, F.K., Subramaniam, T. & Mustafa, A.A.M. (2023). Going Green: The Impact of Green Initiative Events on Environmental Practice Intentions. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management. Vol.18. No.8. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Murugasu@Murugesi, K., Subramaniam, T., Kunasekaran, P. & Perumar, R.K. (2023). Antecedents To Indigenous Community Participation Towards Developing A Framework For Sustainable Ecotourism Development In Royal Belum State Park, Malaysia. Global Tourism Conference 2023.
  • Kumar, J., Subramaniam, T. and Supina, S. (2023) “Review of Issues and Challenges Faced by Tourism Stakeholders in Malaysia Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic ”, e-Review of Tourism Research, 20(1), pp. 202–234. Available at: https://ertr-ojs-tamu.tdl.org/ertr/article/view/849 (Accessed: 10 September 2023). (SCOPUS-Indexed)
      
2022
  • Iqbal, A., Ramachandran, S., Siow. M.L., Subramaniam, T. & Syamsul Herman, M.A., 2022. Meaningful community participation for effective development of sustainable tourism: Bibliometric analysis towards a quintuple helix model. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism. Vol.39. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Pang, X.X., Ramachandran, S., Siow, M.L. & Subramaniam, T. (2022). Comparative Analysis of International and Endowment Research in the Past 30 Years: Based on CiteSpace Knowledge Map. Journal of China Tourism Research. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Anh, L.T.P., Kunasekaran, P., Ragavan, N.A., Subramaniam, T., Thomas, T.K.(2022). Stakeholders' Participation Intention towards A Sustainable Destination Management System. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management. Vol 17. No 1. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2021
  • Zaiton Samdin, Siti Intan Nurdiana Wong Abdullah, Alfred Khaw & Thanam Subramaniam (2021): Travel risk in the ecotourism industry amid COVID-19 pandemic: ecotourists’ perceptions, Journal of Ecotourism, DOI: 10.1080/14724049.2021.1938089 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2020
  • Yazmeen, G.M.C.L & Subramaniam, T. 2020. The Influence of Place Attachment Dimensions on Pro- Environmental behaviour intention among Local Tourists in Mahe, Seychelles. TEST Engineering & Management. Vol 82. pp. 836-842. ISSN : 0193- 4120. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Subramaniam, T., Samdin, Z. Ramachandran, S. & Kunasekaran, P. (2020). The Influence of Place Attachment on Pro-Environmental Behavioural Intentions of Ecotourists in Taman Negara National Park, Pahang, Malaysia. APJIHT. Vol.9. No 1. pp .121 – 140. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2019
  • Subramaniam, T., Samdin, Z. Ramachandran, S. & Kunasekaran, P. 2019. Memorable Ecotourism Experiences in Taman Negara, Pahang. IJRTE. ISSN: 2278-3075, Volume-7 Issue-5S. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2018
  • Subramaniam, T., Samdin, Z. Ramachandran, S. & Kunasekaran, P. 2018. Shifting from “ Experience Economy’ to’ Memorable Tourism Experience’ : An Overview from Ecotourism. Advanced Science Letters. Volume 24. No 5. Pp. 3343-3346. American Scientific Publisher.
2015
  • Dhanapal,S., Vashu, D. & Subramaniam, T.2015. Perceptions on the Challenges of Online Purchasing: A Study from Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y’s Point of Views.International Business and Economics Conference (14th IBEC 2015 – Thailand ) Proceeding: (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2013
  • Dhanapal, S. Sueraya, M.A, Subramaniam, T. & Vashu, D. 2013. Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction among Academicians: A Comparative Study between Gender and Generations. International Journal of Management Excellence. Volume 2 No. 1 October 2013:pp.128-139. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Developing an Organisational Resilience Framework for the Malaysian Hotel Industry to manage the Crisis, Co-researcher, 2023 to 2025 (National)
  • Sustainability of Community-Based Homestay in Selangor, Malaysia , Project Leader, 2023 to 2025 (Taylor's University)
  • THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON TOUR OPERATOR BUSINESS IN MALAYSIA: STRATEGY, BUSINESS MODEL AND FUTURE OF WORK, Co-researcher, 2022 to 2024 (Taylor's University)
  • A model of Memorable Eco-Tourism Experiences (MEEs) using Smart Tourism Technology in Taman Negara, Malaysia, Project Leader, 2021 to 2022 (Taylor's University)
  • Antecedents of Memorable Ecotourism Experiences (MEEs) and Destination Loyalty of Visitors in Taman Negara, Pahang., Co-researcher, 2017 to 2019 (Private)
SUPERVISION
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Academic Level),(Role)
ONGOING
  • Wang Wanwan, PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • KUMARESU A/L MURUGASU @ MURUGESI , PhD/ Doctoral  (Main Supervisor)
  • Liu Yanying, PhD/ Doctoral  (Main Supervisor)
  • NYOMAN AGUS PERDANAPUTRA  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • LIU YANYING  (Main Supervisor)
  • TANG JINHUI  (Main Supervisor)
  • TANG JINHUI  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • HAMRA ABDUL HAMEED  (Main Supervisor)
  • REEM MOHAMED ABDALLA ELTOUM  (Main Supervisor)
  • LIU LINA  (Main Supervisor)
COMPLETED
  • Analyzing the relationship between TQM, CSR and Hotel Performance in Shanghai, China, Zhao Yuxiao, Master by Coursework  (Main Supervisor)
  • Adopting Theory of Planned Behaviour on Green Consumption Behavior Among Hotel Customers in Jiangxi, China, Yu Chunlei, Master by Coursework  (Main Supervisor)
  • The Influences of Marketing Strategies in the Selection of Homestay among Domestic Tourists in Chengdu, China., Sun Ya, Master by Coursework  (Main Supervisor)
  • EXAMINING PERCEIVED BENEFITS, PERCEIVED BARRIERS, AND BEHAVIORAL INTENTION OF CHINESE MEDICAL TOURISTS: AN INTEGRATION THEORY PLANNED BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH BELIEF MODEL, WANG WANWAN  (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))
  • FACTORS INFLUENCING VISITORS' INTENTION TO VISIT ETHNIC ENCLAVE DESTINATION: A STUDY ON LITTLE INDIA, BRICKFIELDS, MALAYSIA, MUNIELESWAR A/L RAJU  (Main Supervisor)
  • HOTEL CHARACTERISTICS AND EFFECTIVE CRISIS MANAGEMENT OF UPSCALE HOTELS, PHUKET THAILAND, KRIS SINCHAROENKUL  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
ORAL PRESENTER
  • Bouncing Back: Resilient Strategies Shaping the Future of Tour Operators Post-Pandemic in Malaysia, International Conference on Domestic Tourism, Hospitality and Sustainability (ICDTHS-24), 19/08/2024 to 20/08/2024, Research Fora (International)
  • Teaching Magic: Purpose Based Learning and Impact Labs in SDG Innovation, Taylor s 15th Teaching and Learning Conference 2024, 01/03/2024 to 02/03/2024, Taylor's University (National)
  • The Influence of Place Attachment on Pro-Environmental Behaviour of Ecotourist in Taman Negara Pahang, Kuala Tahan, Malaysia , 17th Graduate Research Colloquium & 6th ATRA Tourism Forum, 27/06/2019 to 28/06/2019, Taylor's University (University)
  • Memorable Ecotourism Experiences in Taman Negara Pahang, Seminar FEB 2018: Growth and Competitiveness in Emerging Economics, 10/07/2018 to 10/07/2018, Faculty of Economics and Management, UPM (University)
  • Shifting from Experience Economy to Memorable Tourism Experience : An Overview from Ecotourism. , International Conference on Social and Behavioural Sciences (2017), 14/08/2017 to 16/08/2017, Headway Global Research Consultancy, Pte. Ltd.  (International)
  • Perceptions on the Challenges of Online Purchasing: A Study from Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y s Point of Views., International Business and Economics Conference 2015, 05/01/2015 to 09/01/2015, Assumption University of Thailand (International)
  • Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction among Academicians: A Comparative Study between Gender and Generations , 2nd International Conference in Management, Economics and Finance (ICMF 2013), 28/10/2013 to 29/10/2013, Global Conference Directory & Event Planning Solutions (National)
INVITED SPEAKER
  • Taylor's Impact Lab Grant (ILG): Sharing Experience from Start to Submission , Impact Lab Grant 2024, 16/02/2024 to 16/02/2024, Sustainable Tourism Impact Lab (University)
  • Current Trends and Issues in Tourism Policy and Product Development Recreation and Leisure Management , Global Classroom, 06/05/2023 to 06/05/2023, FAITH College (International)
  • Collaborations for Research Amidst Pandemic and ASEAN Perspective, International Research and Extentsion Virtual Conference, 24/11/2022 to 24/11/2022, CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY, CCAT CAMPUS, PHILLIPPINES  (International)
  • New Age Of Destination Marketing- Going Digital, Pata Malaysia Chapter (PMC)- Penang Convention & Exhibition Beraue (PCEB) Tourism Reconnect, 24/03/2022 to 24/03/2022, Pata Malaysia Chapter (PMC)- Penang Convention & Exhibition Beraue (PCEB)  (National)
  • New Business Strategy and Trends that arise after COVID 19 pandemic, Hospitality Industry and Business Strategies in the pandemic , 28/08/2021 to 28/08/2021, Cordillera Careere Development College, Phillippines (International)
OTHERS
  • Unveiling the Power of Mentorship: Japanese Students' Academic Journey in Klang Valley, Malaysia, Malaysia-Japan Visionaries Conference 2024 (MJVC 2024)., 13/09/2024 to 16/09/2024, TPC Managers of MJVC 2024 (International)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • Best Paper Award 2019, Conference, Taylor's University, 2019 (Best Paper Award)
  • Best Presenter Award 2018, Conference, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2018 (Best Presentation)
  • Best Paper Award 2018, Conference, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2018 (Best Paper Award)
  • Best Paper Award 2015 ( Marketing Category), Conference, Universidad De Las Americas, Puebla, Mexico, 2015 (Best Paper Award)
COURSE ATTENDED
(Course Title),(Course Mode),(Date/Duration),(Level)
  • APEL.Q TRAINING , Non research, 15/03/2024 to 15/03/2024 (University)
  • Taylors Doctoral Supervision Cafe 2024, Research, 04/03/2024 to 04/03/2024 (University)
  • Impact Lab Leadership Training, Non research, 05/02/2024 to 26/03/2024 (University)
  • Design Thinking , Non research, 27/03/2023 to 27/03/2023 (University)
  • APEL.C Training, Non research, 13/03/2023 to 14/03/2023 (University)
  • Two Days Workshop on Structural Equation Modelling ( SEM/ AMOS) Level 1, Research, 14/04/2017 to 15/04/2017 (National)
  • Building and Sustaining Highly Engaged Classrooms, Non research, 26/05/2016 to 26/05/2016 (University)
  • Statistical TRaining on Basic Statistics Using SPSS, Research, 11/02/2016 to 12/02/2016 (University)
  • Doing A Critical Literature Review: Tips to Constructing A Quality Thesis, Research, 30/01/2016 to 30/01/2016 (National)