About IJTHAP
The International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality in Asia Pacific (IJTHAP) is an academic, interdisciplinary, and peer-reviewed publication (Print ISSN: 2685-8800 and Online ISSN: 2654-7945) under the Association of International Business and Professional Management, published in Indonesia. This open-access journal is published quarterly. IJTHAP aims to advance theoretical development in hospitality and tourism. To encourage innovation and the dissemination of fresh ideas, the journal also welcomes conceptual research, book reviews, and reflective essays by hospitality practitioners.
The mission of IJTHAP is to publish scholarly empirical and theoretical research articles, providing both authors and readers with academic rigor and opportunities for professional development. The journal also fosters a global community of professionals and experts in the field.

Why Publish with IJTHAP?
At IJTHAP, we are dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse in tourism and hospitality. Our journal provides a rigorous yet inclusive platform for researchers and practitioners to present insights that are both theoretically rich and practically meaningful. We offer:
- Global Visibility: As an open-access journal, IJTHAP ensures that your research is accessible to a wide international audience, amplifying its reach and impact.
- Interdisciplinary Integration: We embrace diverse perspectives across tourism, hospitality, sustainability, cultural studies, and service management, fostering rich cross-disciplinary dialogue.
- Real-World Relevance: IJTHAP values research that not only contributes to academic theory but also addresses emerging trends, policies, and industry challenges in the tourism and hospitality sector.
Who Should Read IJTHAP?
IJTHAP serves as a critical resource for a diverse readership invested in the development of tourism and hospitality knowledge. Our readers include:
- Academics and researchers seeking the latest empirical and conceptual findings in hospitality, tourism, and sustainable travel studies
- Industry professionals aiming to apply research insights into strategic and operational improvements in tourism and hospitality sectors
- Policy advisors and government agencies involved in tourism development, cultural preservation, and destination governance
- Educators and students in tourism management and hospitality programs looking for authoritative and accessible academic sources
Join Us
Whether you are an academic, a tourism expert, or a policy practitioner, we welcome your contributions to IJTHAP. Join our community of scholars and professionals who are shaping the future of sustainable tourism, hospitality innovation, and cross-cultural destination management.
Editorial

Ira Kristiana
Editor-in-Chief
As the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality in Asia Pacific (IJTHAP), I am pleased to welcome you to a platform that values academic rigor, critical dialogue, and transformative ideas in the fields of tourism and hospitality.
IJTHAP is committed to publishing works that go beyond traditional paradigms, embracing sustainability, inclusivity, and global perspectives. We invite scholars and practitioners to join our mission in reshaping the discourse on travel, culture, and hospitality in Asia Pacific and beyond.
Publication Frequency
The International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality in Asia Pacific (IJTHAP) is published three times a year in February, June, and October. Each issue presents peer-reviewed scholarly works that reflect emerging trends and innovations in the global tourism and hospitality industries.
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Vol 8, No 2 (2025): June 2025
Table of Contents
Articles
Click with Care: Understanding Cybersecurity Awareness in Digital Financial Transactions in Malaysia
Daisy Mui Hung Kee, Hui Ni Lim, Boon Chuen Lim, Hui Yeng Lim, Shuet Enn Lim, Wei Yih Lim, A. J. Ali
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179-197
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Daisy Mui Hung Kee, A. J. Ali, Li Wen Ng, Ying Yee Ng, Nicholas Zhe Kai Tay, Noor Shatirah Binti Ahmad, Nor Elyana Nafisya Binti Khairul Anuar
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198-217
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Kun Peng Xia, Yong Yu Lee, Ann Xuan Khoo, Joanne Xing Yi Lim, Joey Wan Teng Low, Joey Rui Yu Then, Keerthana A/P Kalyselvan, Darshini J, A. J. Ali, Daisy Mui Hung Kee
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218-236
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Kok Ban Teoh, Hui Ling Lim, Fen Nee Cheah, Jia Xin Chai, Si Ling Chan, Wei Jie Chang, Wan Yung Cheah, A. J. Ali, Daisy Mui Hung Kee
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237-252
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Wei Chien Ng, Haslindar Binti Ibrahim, Wai Shen Poon, Jian Hua Poh, Co Ying Phan, Povinkumar A/L Thevarayan, Chengcong Qian, Anees Jane Ali, Daisy Mui Hung Kee
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253-273
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Kia Hui Gan, Kok Ban Teoh, Choon Sing Cheong, Li Qing Cheong, Hao Ran Chew, Ting Ting Chia, Yoke Choo Chien, A. J. Ali, Daisy Mui Hung Kee
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274-292
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Lay Hong Tan, Gai Sin Liem, Steven Sing, Vivian Sim, Wei Siang Sim, Siti Nur Allisya Nurulzaman Binti Abdull, Siti Nursyakiroh Binti Mohamed Ridzuan, Anees Janee Ali, Daisy Mui Hung Kee
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293-313
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Paul Dung Gadialdean, Ng Wei Chien, Ami Kojima, Guo Yunzheng, Guan Mohan, Dong Wenhan, Handrian Agus
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314-332
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Wei Chien Ng, Haslindar Ibrahim, Yan Qi Quah, Qistina Binti Mohd Farhan, Yi Wen Qiu, Rafiqah Najwa Binti Mohamad Rasyid, Roshini A/P Muralydaran, A. J. Ali, Daisy Mui Hung Kee
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333-352
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Ng Wei Chien, Tan Lay Hong, Zema Rania Safiyyah Binti Zema Zamanee, Liu Yueru, Aqel Sahal Awadh Bin Eshaq, Zhang Yishuo, Zhao Yutong, A. J. Ali, Daisy Mui Hung Kee
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353-371
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