May 2011 – Volume 12 Issue 2
PolyU Further Advances Hospitality Education with Upgraded Facilities and Launch of Hotel ICON

The SHTM has strengthened its efforts in nurturing hospitality graduates to address the growing demands of the hospitality and tourism industry in Hong Kong and the region. The School recently moved into its new premises in Tsim Sha Tsui East and has revamped more than 30 subjects within its undergraduate curriculum to tie in with the soft opening of its teaching and research hotel, Hotel ICON, by phases in the second quarter of this year.

SHTM and Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts Sign MOUs to Collaborate on Executive Education and Internship Programmes

The SHTM and Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, a leading manager and developer of premium resorts, hotels, spas and galleries, have signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) to work together in the areas of executive education and internship programmes.

Dean of SHTM Conferred UNWTO Ulysses Prize

Professor Kaye Chon, Dean and Chair Professor of the SHTM, has been honoured by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) with the prestigious UNWTO Ulysses Prize. The Ulysses Prize is widely considered the "Nobel Prize in Tourism" and is awarded to a distinguished scholar for an outstanding contribution to knowledge in tourism. Dean Chon is the first recipient of this prestigious prize from the entire Asia-Pacific region.

Seventh China Tourism Forum to be Held in Haikou, Hainan Province

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), the SHTM and the College of Tourism, Hainan University, are pleased to announce that the Seventh China Tourism forum will be held on 23-25 October 2011 in Haikou, Hainan province, China.

 

Global Student Challenge - Gold Award for Innovation
Global Student Challenge - Gold Award for Innovation

Eta Sigma Delta Initiation Ceremony

"My 7 Amazing Days in NZ" Competition - Best Itinerary and Grand Prize
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