Hussain Naseer

Lecturer
hussain.naseer@mnu.edu.mv

    Biography

    Hussain Naseer is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS), Maldives National University (MNU), with over nine years of experience in higher education and the hospitality and tourism industry. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Hospitality Management from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UK) and a Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management from Maldives National University.

    His teaching and research interests include hospitality operations, tourism management, hospitality information systems, quality management, digital transformation in hospitality education, and technology-enhanced learning. He is actively involved in curriculum development, industry engagement, and academic research, with a particular focus on integrating hospitality technologies into tourism and hospitality education.

    Before joining academia, Hussain gained valuable industry experience in airline reservations, ticketing, and travel services, providing him with practical insights that enrich his teaching. He is committed to fostering student-centred learning, strengthening industry-academia collaboration, and promoting innovation in hospitality and tourism education. His recent scholarly work focuses on software integration in hospitality education and the internationalisation of higher education in Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

    Educational Qualifications

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Hospitality Management,University of Wales Trinity Saint David,Carmarthen, Wales, United Kingdom,2023/ Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management (BBTM), Maldives National University, Malé, Maldives,2016/ Certificate in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality, Clique Training Centre, Malé, Maldives, 2005

    Research Interests

    Hospitality Management
    Tourism Management
    Hospitality Information Systems
    Digital Transformation in Hospitality Education
    Technology-Enhanced Learning
    Quality Management in Hospitality
    Hospitality and Tourism Education
    Higher Education Internationalisation

    Research Grants and Major Research Projects

    Workforce Localisation in the Resort Sector of the Maldives, Co-Researcher, MNU Grants, 2021-2023/ Software Integration in Tourism and Hospitality Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review (2020–2025), Principal Researcher, Self-funded, 2025–2026 (Ongoing/Under Review)

    Research Supervision

    Nil

    Teaching Interests

    Hospitality Management
    Tourism Management
    Hospitality Information Systems
    Quality Management
    Front Office Operations
    Tourism Principles and Practices
    Study Skills and Academic Development
    Hospitality Technology and Digital Systems

    Selected Publications

    Workforce localisation in the resort sector of the Maldives

    Shiyar, I., Adnan, H., Mukhtar, A. A., Naseer, H., Sabah, H., Shirmeen, A., Solih, Z., & Rasheed, M. S. (2023). Workforce localisation in the resort sector of the Maldives. The Maldives National Journal of Research, 11(2), 40–64. https://doi.org/10.62338/9ytgw295

    Editorial Activities and Editorial Board Memberships

    Member, University Appeals Committee, Maldives National University (202-2024) / Member, University Dhanaal Committee, Maldives National University (2025 – Ongoing)

    Conference Participation and Academic Leadership

    Effective strategies for resources management of educational institutes scheduled from 03-14 Feb. 2020′ at NITTTR, Bhopal / Seminar on Tourism and Hospitality Management for Belt and Road Countries.,The seminar is conducted in China as part of the Belt and Road initiative., 13–26 July 2024.

    Professional Memberships and Affiliations

    Nil

    Awards and Recognitions

    Nil

    Consultancy, Training, and Community Engagement Activities

    Team Building and Leadership Session, Facilitator, 28 January 2024, MNU Library Staff / Housekeeping Training Programme for President’s Office Staff, Trainer and Training Material Developer, 31 August 2025, Personal Hygiene and Ergonomics of Cleaning