Hong Kong, August 17, 2025 – The Research Center of Digital Transformation of Tourism (RCDTT) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Yunji Technology, a leading innovator in AI-powered service robotics, have announced a strategic collaboration to establish the Hotel Digital Intelligence Joint Innovation Lab. The initiative, recently featured in a TVB exclusive news report, showcases Hong Kong as a vital gateway for scaling AI-driven hospitality solutions to global markets.
The joint lab aims to accelerate research, development, and real-world applications of service robotics and AI-driven “intelligent agents” in the hospitality and tourism sector. By combining PolyU’s research excellence with Yunji Technology’s proven track record in deploying intelligent service robots overseas, the collaboration will create actionable pathways to drive digital transformation across hotels, offices, and other service environments.
In the TVB programme, Professor Dan WANG, Associate Director of RCDTT, underscored the significance of the collaboration:
“Hong Kong provides a globally connected platform where academic expertise and industry innovation converge. Through this partnership with Yunji Technology, we aim to reimagine service delivery, improve guest experiences, and create digital innovations that can be scaled across diverse cultural and business contexts.”
The feature also highlighted that PolyU’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) has been ranked number one worldwide in “Hospitality and Tourism Management” by the ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects for seven consecutive years. Building on this international reputation, RCDTT is positioning Hong Kong not only as a testing ground but also as a global springboard for digital transformation in tourism and hospitality.
Representatives from Yunji Technology, Hong Kong Productivity Council, and industry partners also joined the TVB broadcast to discuss future deployment scenarios, underlining Hong Kong’s role as an international hub for innovation.
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About the Research Center of Digital Transformation of Tourism (RCDTT), PolyU
The Research Center of Digital Transformation of Tourism (RCDTT) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is dedicated to advancing research and applied innovation in digital technologies for the tourism and hospitality sector. Leveraging PolyU’s globally recognized School of Hotel and Tourism Management, RCDTT pioneers collaborative initiatives with industry partners to drive the future of smart tourism and enhance service excellence worldwide.
About Yunji Technology
Yunji Technology is a leading Chinese pioneer in AI service robotics and intelligent agent solutions. With successful deployments in hospitality, office, and retail sectors across multiple countries, Yunji Technology is committed to driving the internationalization of Chinese technology innovation. Its Hong Kong subsidiary is an active member of Cyberport and a selected enterprise of the Hong Kong Productivity Council’s “The Cradle Outbound Services Center,” advancing cutting-edge robotic solutions for global markets.
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