Yogyakarta, 17 Mei 2025 – Akademi Pariwisata Yogyakarta kembali menorehkan langkah strategis dalam pengembangan pendidikan tinggi pariwisata dengan mengikuti program internasional di tiga perguruan tinggi Malaysia, yakni Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), Management and Science University (MSU), dan Taylor’s University bersama dengan delegasi HILDIKTIPARI Wilayah 5 (DIY-Jateng). Pada program internasional yang berlangsung pada 13-16 Mei 2025 ini, Akademi Pariwisata Yogyakarta diwakili oleh Ketua Program Studi D3 Perhotelan, Heni Widyaningsih, S.Pd., M.M.

 

Fokus Kolaborasi: MoU, Riset, dan Pengabdian Masyarakat di UniKL

Kunjungan ini bertujuan memperkuat kerja sama internasional melalui penandatanganan MoU dan kolaborasi akademik-riset. Di UniKL, delegasi terlibat dalam diskusi tentang topik strategis seperti pariwisata berkelanjutan, pemasaran destinasi, homestay, dan inovasi digital di industri hospitaliti. Tak hanya itu, delegasi Akademi Pariwisata Yogyakarta juga turut serta dalam program pengabdian masyarakat di kampung wisata binaan UniKL, memberikan pelatihan kewirausahaan dan penguatan kapasitas pelaku wisata lokal sebagai salah satu bentuk nyata kontribusi akademisi Indonesia dalam pemberdayaan komunitas global sekaligus memperluas perspektif akademisi khususnya dalam bidan pariwisata.

 

Sinergi dengan MSU dan Taylor’s University

Pada hari kedua, delegasi berkunjung ke MSU untuk menindaklanjuti Implementation Agreement (IA) yang telah dirintis sebelumnya. Agenda mencakup kolaborasi riset dosen, program student mobility, dan pertukaran dosen untuk guest lecture. Diskusi juga menyoroti peluang publikasi jurnal internasional bersama dan pengembangan kurikulum berbasis kebutuhan industri.

 

Pada hari ketiga, kunjungan berlanjut ke Taylor’s University, universitas peringkat atas Asia di bidang perhotelan. Delegasi menjajaki kerja sama dual degree, joint research, dan transfer kredit antarprogram studi. Heni menambahkan, “Kerja sama ini akan membuka akses mahasiswa Akademi Pariwisata Yogyakarta untuk meraih pengalaman global.”

 

Kegiatan yang juga dihadiri perwakilan dari 8 perguruan tinggi anggota HILDIKTIPARI Wilayah 5, menandai komitmen kolektif dalam meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan pariwisata Indonesia. Akademi Pariwisata Yogyakarta berkomitmen memperluas jejaring internasional untuk meningkatkan daya saing lulusan. Hal ini seperti yang disampaikan Ketua Program Studi D3 Perhotelan Akademi Pariwisata Yogyakarta, Heni Widyaningsih, S.Pd., M.M “Kolaborasi ini tidak hanya memperkaya kurikulum, tetapi juga membuka peluang magang dan karir di tingkat global.”

 

Yogyakarta Tourism Academy Strengthens International Network through Visits to Three Leading Universities in Malaysia

 

Yogyakarta, May 17, 2025 – Yogyakarta Tourism Academy has taken another strategic step in advancing tourism higher education by participating in an international program visiting three prominent Malaysian universities: Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), Management and Science University (MSU), and Taylor’s University. This initiative, held from May 13 to 16, 2025, was part of a delegation from HILDIKTIPARI Region 5 (Yogyakarta-Central Java), with AKPAR Yogyakarta represented by the Head of the Diploma 3 in Hospitality Program, Heni Widyaningsih, S.Pd., M.M.

 

Focus of Collaboration: MoU, Research, and Community Engagement at UniKL

The visit aimed to strengthen international cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the establishment of academic and research collaborations. At UniKL, the delegation engaged in discussions on strategic topics such as sustainable tourism, destination marketing, homestay development, and digital innovation in the hospitality industry. The AKPAR Yogyakarta delegation also participated in a community service program at UniKL’s partner tourism village, conducting entrepreneurship training and capacity building for local tourism stakeholders. This contribution reflects the role of Indonesian academics in global community empowerment and expands academic perspectives, particularly in the tourism sector.

 

Synergy with MSU and Taylor’s University

On the second day, the delegation visited MSU to follow up on a previously initiated Implementation Agreement (IA). Discussions focused on collaborative faculty research, student mobility programs, and faculty exchange for guest lectures. Other key topics included opportunities for joint international journal publications and curriculum development aligned with industry needs.

 

The third day included a visit to Taylor’s University, one of Asia’s top-ranked institutions in hospitality education. Here, the delegation explored potential collaborations for dual degree programs, joint research, and credit transfers between academic programs. Heni Widyaningsih stated, “This partnership will provide students of Yogyakarta Tourism Academy with access to global learning experiences.”

 

Attended by representatives from eight member institutions of HILDIKTIPARI Region 5, this program reflects a collective commitment to enhancing the quality of tourism education in Indonesia. Yogyakarta Tourism Academy remains committed to expanding its international network to increase the global competitiveness of its graduates. As Heni emphasized, “These collaborations not only enrich our curriculum but also open up internship and career opportunities on a global scale.”