Conclusion: how is Malaysian hospitality and tourism education working with industry?

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to summarise the main points arising from the articles contained in this theme issue and to provide some directions for the future development of hospitality and tourism education in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach The paper reviews the contribution made by this theme issue in response to the strategic question: How is Malaysian hospitality and tourism education working with the industry? Findings The paper observes that authors with different academic and industry backgrounds are able to generate significant outcomes in terms of the contribution to knowledge and/or professional practice, the implications for management action, applied research and industry practice in Malaysia. Originality/value This paper considers the extent to which the strategic question discussed in this theme issue could be applied to other ASEAN countries.