Dr. Thirumaran’s research focus has been on Singapore, Bali, Malaysia, Bhutan and studies on Chinese and Indian tourists. He has contributed articles in edited books, journal, encyclopaedia and newspapers. Dr. Thirumaran is a frequent guest lecturer in special interest tourism and civic education at public schools in Singapore. His teaching style provides many opportunities beyond classroom learning for students to undertake fieldwork and forge connections with the travel and hospitality industry.

Tourism, Business management and Marketing