July 2012 – Volume 13, Issue 3
SHTM Receives McCool Breakthrough Award for Unique Approach to Hospitality and Tourism Education

The SHTM is this year's recipient of the McCool Breakthrough Award from the International Council on Hotel, Restaurants, and Institutional Education (I-CHRIE), the world's largest organisation of hospitality and tourism educators. The School's breakthrough has been realised in the form of Hotel ICON, the heart of its innovative approach to hospitality and tourism education.

International Forum on China Hotel Brand Development Held at Sanya

Hosted by the SHTM and the China Tourist Hotel Association, the Fifth International Forum on China Hotel Brand Development cum Ninth China Hotel Enterprise Development Summit was held at Narada Resort and Spa, Sanya, China on 19-21 June 2012.

Intensive Learning at CHE Workshop

A Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) Workshop leading to professional recognition hosted by the SHTM was held from 17 to 21 July this year on the School premises. Presented by Dr Fred Mayo of New York University, the workshop spanned four days, with an examination on the fifth.

"The SHTM Advantage" Promotional Campaign

As university education in Hong Kong adapts to meet the needs of a changing world, SHTM students are at the forefront of initiatives to move well beyond traditional listen-and-learn techniques.

Global Student Challenge - Gold Award for Innovation
Professor Kaye Chon elected to the Executive Board of PATA
Global Student Challenge - Gold Award for Innovation
Mr Gary Li and Ms Liz Chan won Manuel Woo Awards for Excellence
Global Student Challenge - Gold Award for Innovation
Mr Alvin Lee and Ms Carol Lee won study trip to Cairns organised by SKAL International
Global Student Challenge - Gold Award for Innovation
APTA 2012: Best Paper Award for SHTM faculty
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