Following the success of the first two China Tourism Forums organized by the School of Hotel and Tourism Management of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, we are pleased to announce the Third Forum to be held on 15-16 December 2006 in Hong Kong . This Forum will be co-organized by the School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) .The aim of this forum is to foster an open dialogue between researchers and practitioners on emerging issues related to China 's tourism.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The Forum should be of great interest to those who are interested in tourism policy, research and education issues related to the development of tourism in China .

• Tourism policy makers and government officials
• Government officials in tourism administration
• Tourism boards and marketing organizations
• Academics and educators in the tourism and hospitality fields
• Hotel, restaurant and hospitality industry executives and employers
• Researchers and consultants
• Graduate and undergraduate students pursuing tourism and hospitality studies
• Others with an interest in the tourism field