On 15 May 2021, PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management Mainland Alumni Network (PolyU SHTMMAN) successfully organised a forum cum gathering dinner in Shanghai, bringing together around 200 alumni from Yangtze River Delta to witness the establishment of PolyU SHTMMAN and share valuable memories in PolyU, as well as great ideas on innovation and talent development in the industry.

The establishment of the Alumni Network provides an ideal platform for SHTMers to get connected with each other. 

Professor Kaye Chon, Dean of School of Hotel and Tourism Management, and Dr Olive Wang, Senior Manager of Chinese Mainland Affairs Office, joined the event from Hong Kong. Professor Chon congratulated the establishment of PolyU SHTMMAN and Dr Wang hoped for the Network’s prosperous development in the future. Mr Elton Sun, President of PolyU SHTMMAN delivered a remarks and showed his enthusiasm in contributing to SHTM alumni.

At the event, alumni from HTM2000 to HTM2020 shared their precious memories in the University. Renowned SHTM alumni shared their experiences and insights on talent development, as well as the new challenges and business opportunities in the industry. Last but not least, the event was concluded with a warm reunion dinner.

Please watch the event highlights of the gathering below.