About SHTM | School of Hotel and Tourism Management

About SHTM

For over 40 years, PolyU's School of Hotel and Tourism Management has refined a distinctive vision of hospitality and tourism education and become a world-leading hotel and tourism school.

"As a global centre of excellence in hospitality and tourism education and research, we serve our industry and academic communities through the advancement of education and dissemination of knowledge."

Professor Kaye Chon
Dean and Chair Professor
Walter & Wendy Kwok Family Foundation Professor in
International Hospitality Management
School of Hotel and Tourism Management
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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World-class Hotel and Tourism School

Situated in Hong Kong, and in the heart of the booming Asia-Pacific region, the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) is uniquely positioned not just to ride the Asian wave in tourism and hospitality, but to lead it in educational excellence.

Hotel ICON

This unique teaching and research "hotel with a purpose" offers a fully integrated approach to education with an interactive and dynamic learning environment and state-of-the-art educational facilities.

Mr and Mrs Chan Chak Fu Building

The building that houses the School was named after the late Mr and Mrs Chan Chak-fu, a pioneer Hong Kong hotelier, in appreciation for their significant and generous contributions to support PolyU's development and advancements in hospitality and tourism education and research.

Gallery of Honour

Located in the School's lobby, the Gallery of Honour displays portraits of the outstanding recipients of the SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award, people who represent the world's most successful hospitality organisations and recognisable brands.

Tan Siu Lin Innovation Hub

Equipped with state-of-the-art digital equipment and specialised software for the industry, the Tan Siu Lin Innovation Hub provides an inspirational and flexible learning environment in which students are empowered to reach their full potentials. It ensures that SHTM students have experience using the latest technology available in the industry.

Student Hub

An open and innovative communal space, the Student Hub plays a key role in promoting the interaction and integration of students from different cultures. It is not only an ideal venue for hosting student events, but also an exciting space for students to connect with peers from diverse backgrounds, and to develop their ability to become more open-minded in embracing cultural differences.

Che-woo Lui Hotel and Tourism Resource Centre

The Resource Centre offers students a comprehensive range of digital and print resources, references and teaching materials, as well as a flexible, collaborative workspace for self and group study.

Bistro 1979

SHTM's student-operated restaurant gives hospitality students at every level the chance to learn the art of Western-style Service. Enjoy amazing food, good prices and spectacular service.

Vinoteca Lab

The 30-person Vinoteca Lab helps students in the food and beverage industry prepare to meet the demands of Hong Kong's rapidly increasing wine focus as the city solidifies and expands its position as a wine hub in Asia.

The Food and Wine Academy

The Academy is a joint initiative of the SHTM and Hotel ICON, offering series of short, jointly developed workshops and courses for food and wine enthusiasts, ranging from basic to advanced levels.