When Tourism Students Step Into a World Heritage Site, Real Learning Begins

On 10 April 2025, students from the School of Hospitality and Tourism at SEGi gained firsthand exposure to the world of heritage conservation and urban tourism through an immersive educational visit to George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHi). Guided by lecturers Lee Chin Ching, Sabrina Samsudin, and Sofia Sarmimi, the visit formed part of their Strategic Planning for Tourism & Leisure and Urban Tourism modules, offering a real-world dimension to classroom learning.

The session was hosted by GTWHi’s manager Vick Quah, who delivered an insightful presentation on George Town’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Students were introduced to the intricacies of preserving architectural and cultural heritage in a living city, while learning about the policies and collaborative efforts that support sustainable urban development and tourism. The experience brought to light the delicate balance required between conservation and modernisation—an increasingly critical theme in global tourism planning.

For full article – https://colleges.segi.edu.my/penang/when-tourism-students-step-into-a-world-heritage-site-real-learning-begins/

This event is organised in support of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):

Quality Education (SDG 4)

Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)

Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17)