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Summary
Mr. Allan Sumb is a pioneer graduate of the Bachelor's Degree program in Tourism & Hospitality Management at Divine Word University. Prior to his degree studies, he completed his diploma and was employed by different Tourism and Hospitality establishments in PNG for a number of years including Hotel Poroman as a Duty Manager.
After his degree studies, Allan was employed by the Education Department of PNG under Technical Vocational Education Training Division (TVET) and attached with National Polytechnic Institute of PNG as the Section Head of Tourism. Mr. Sumb has obtained a master’s degree with 2nd class honors from Otago University, New Zealand. He has presented papers at national and international conferences on safety and security issues & destination management. He published several research papers both within PNG and abroad and currently undertaking Master’s Research Methodology at Divine Word University.
Research Projects:
Teaching
- TH214- International Tourism Issues
- TH213- Travel and Tour Operations
- TH319- Strategic Management for T&H
- TH324-Sustainable Coastal Tourism Development
- BS429-Business Research 2
- TH315 Destination Management and Marketing
- TH416-Small Business Management
- BS317- Human Resource Management
Experience
Current Designation
Lecturer, Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management
Full time
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2017 till current- Lecturer- Divine Word University
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2012-2014- Senior Tutor-Divine Word University
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2008-2011-Senior Lecturer/Section Head Tourism- National Polytechnic Institute of PNG, Lae
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2005-2006- Duty Manager- Hotel Poroman, Mt.Hagen
Part Time
Affiliations
- Otago University alumni member
- APTC alumni member
- DWU alumni member
Awards
EDUCATION
- Master’s Degree in Research Methodology
- Master’s Degree in Tourism, Otago University, New Zealand
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching & Learning (PGCHETL), Divine Word University, Madang, Papua New Guinea (PNG)
- Certificate (III) in Tourism Operations APTC-Samoa Campus, NUS, Samoa
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Divine Word University, Madang, PNG
- Bachelor's degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management, Divine Word University, Madang, PNG
- Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management, Divine Word University, Madang, PNG
AWARDS & HONORS
- DWU Young Researcher Award
- Australian Awards- received full scholarship to study in Samoa- Australian Pacific Technical College (APTC)
- New Zealand Pacific Scholarships- received full scholarship to study in Otago University, New Zealand
- Master Degree with 2nd honors from Otago University,NZ
Presentations
- Sumb, A. (November, 2022). Socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on tourism and hospitality businesses in Madang, PNG. In the proceedings from the 2022 DWU Review week research presentations. Madang: Divine Word University.
- Sumb, A. (October, 2022). Socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on tourism and hospitality businesses in Madang, PNG. In the proceedings from the 2022 PNG Update conference. Waigani: Port Moresby.
- Sumb, A. (December, 2020). Benefits of mega events: Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation in Port Moresby, PNG. In the proceedings from the 2020 Business and Informatics Symposium. Madang: Divine Word University: Retrieved https://www.dwu.ac.pg/en/images/All_Attachements/FBI/Book_of_Abstracts/boa-birs-2020.pdf
- Sumb, A. (June,2018). International visitors’ perceptions of safety and security issues in Madang, PNG. In proceedings from the 2018 PNG Update: PNG in the year of APEC. Waigani: University of PNG. Retrieved from: https://devpolicy.crawford.anu.edu.au/png-and-pacific-updates/png-update.
- Sumb, A. (February,2018). New Zealand travellers’ perceptions of safety & security issues in PNG. In proceedings from the workshop on Promoting Cultural Heritage for Sustainability Tourism Development in the Pacific. Madang: Madang Resort Hotel.
- Sumb, A. (September, 2017). New Zealand travellers’ perceptions of safety & security issues in PNG. In proceedings from the Tourism Research Presentation: Liklik DIWAI Turism Expo. Madang: Divine Word University.
- Sumb, A. (August,2017). New Zealand travellers’ perceptions of safety & security issues in PNG. In proceedings from the 2017 PNG Update: PNG after elections. Waigani: University of PNG. Retrieved from http://devpolicy.org/Events/2017/PNG%20Update%20Conference/Presentations/2c_Sumb.pdf
- Sumb, A. (September,2016). New Zealand travellers’ perceptions of safety & security issues in PNG. In proceedings from the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium. Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/pacific-at-otago/otago625724.pdf.
Publications
- Yakam, L., Miti, M., Ariku,E., Sumb, A., Gibbs, P. (2022). Social perspectives of different age and gender groups in selected communities in Western Highlands, Jiwaka and Madang Provinces, in PNG. Contemporary PNG Studies: DWU Research Journal, 38, 15-29. Available: https://www.dwu.ac.pg/en/images/All_Attachements/Research%20Journals/vol_38/2_Social_perspectives_of_different_age_and_gender_groups_in_selected_communities.pdf
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Sumb, A. (2021). Assessing negative media publicity on a tourism destination image in Papua New Guinea. Contemporary PNG Studies: DWU Research Journal, 34, 50-57. Retrieved from 6._Sumb_Negative_media_publicity.docx.pdf (dwu.ac.pg)
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Sumb, A. (2021). Assessing financial impacts of COVID-19 on tourism and hospitality businesses in Papua New Guinea. Contemporary PNG Studies: DWU Research Journal, 36, 14-27. Retrieved from https://www.dwu.ac.pg/en/images/All_Attachements/Research%20Journals/vol_36/3._A_Sumb_1.pdf
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Sumb, A. (2021). Assessing impacts of climate change on small businesses in the Madang Lagoon area. Contemporary PNG Studies: DWU Research Journal, 36, 47-51. Retrieved from https://www.dwu.ac.pg/en/images/All_Attachements/Research%20Journals/vol_36/6._A_Sumb_2.pdf
- Sumb, A. (2020). Interests and motivations of tourism studies. Case of Tusbab Secondary School, Madang, PNG. E-Journal of Informatics, (2), 70-83. Retrieved from: https://www.dwu.ac.pg/en/images/70-Sumb-Interests-and-motivations-towards-tourism-studies-Case-of-Tusbab-Secondary School.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0SHQyEMxbP5kfnRVJCepvvl1zFnj1cs2sKY1ZAnYK-cqIV2ox8gnkjYuA
- Sumb, A. (2019). International visitors’ perceptions of safety and security issues in Madang, PNG. South Pacific Studies, 39, (2), 1-14. Retrieved from http://cpi.kagoshima-u.ac.jp/publications/southpacificstudies/sps/sps39-2/SouthPacificStudies39-2-pp1-14.pdf.
Supervision
2020 Undergraduate research projects for BS429 Business Research Methods II
- Dedmai, T. (2020). .Evaluating local people’s understanding of cultural tourism and its impacts in the Sumgilbar LLG, Sumkar District. Undergraduate thesis, Divine Word University: Madang.
- J. Kapone. (2020). Issues and challenges confronting customer service quality and lodge management: Kumul Lodge, Wapenamanda, Enga Province. Undergraduate thesis incomplete, Divine Word University: Madang
- Johns, D. (2020).Assessing the potential of community-based tourism in Tubusereia village, Central province. Undergraduate thesis, Divine Word University: Madang
- Pomahun,M. (2020). Assessing customer satisfaction in accommodation sector in Madang Urban. Undergraduate thesis, Divine Word University: Madang.
- Raima, N. (2020).The roles and responsibilities of LLG partnership to promote tourism and contribute to development in Anglimp District, Jiwaka Province. Undergraduate thesis, Divine Word University: Madang
- Sukina, D. (2020). Community-based Tourism as a tool for development in Pokpok Island, Autonomous Region of Bougainville. Undergraduate thesis, Divine Word University: Madang.
- Tricker, K. (2020).Perception of Bena Bena people about the diminishing of indigenous customs and traditions in Eastern Highlands Province. Undergraduate thesis, Divine Word University: Madang.
2019 Undergraduate research projects for BS429 Business Research Methods II
- Karu, E. (2019). Assessing the challenges faced by local guest house owners at Nine Mile -Moresby North East-National Capital District. Undergraduate thesis, Divine Word University: Madang.
- Kauyap, N. (2019). Assessing tourist satisfaction with hotel services in Manus Province. Undergraduate thesis. Divine Word University: Madang.
- Mase, V. (2019). Challenges affecting community based tourism products in the South Ambenob District. Madang Province. Undergraduate thesis, Divine Word University: Madang.
- Noma,L. (2019). Undervaluing the importance of bilum as a tourism product-A case study of fake bilums sold in Asian Shops in EHP..Undergraduate thesis, Divine Word University: Madang.
- Smith, L. (2019). An investigative study of the factors that contributed to the closure of Baiyer River Wildlife sanctuary Western Highlands Province. Undergraduate thesis, Divine Word University: Madang
2018 Undergraduate research projects for BS429 Business Research Methods II
- Awunt, N. (2018). Influence of technology in the hotel on service quality, cost and customer satisfaction. Undergraduate thesis, Divine Word University: Madang.
- Eriba, R. (2018). The impacts of increasing in crime rate and law and order problems in Madang urban to its image as a tourist destination. Undergraduate thesis, Divine Word University: Madang.
- Gidisa, L. (2018). Employee dissatisfaction and turnover crisis among hotels staff- A case study in Lae City. Undergraduate thesis, Divine Word University: Madang.
- Hud, T. (2018). Influence of employee turnover in the hotel industry – A case study in Madang town. Undergraduate thesis, Divine Word University: Madang.
- John, M. (2018). Impacts of poor road conditions affecting tourist movement – A case study in Anglimp South Waghi District (Kuli village),Jiiwaka province. Undergraduate thesis, Divine Word University: Madang.
- Krewanty, J. (2018). Assessing tourism development in West New Britain .Undergraduate thesis, Divine Word University: Madang.
- Wairib, F. (2018).The impact of environmental changes on tourism in the coastal region: A study in Kuseng village, Morobe Province. Undergraduate thesis, Divine Word University,:Madang
Collaboration
Otago University -New Zealand, Southern Cross University- Australia and CQU- Australia
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