UNWTO Knowledge Network Symposium and UNWTO TedQual Information Seminar Held at the SHTM
A United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Knowledge Network Symposium and a UNWTO TedQual Information Seminar were held on 16-17 November 2013 at the SHTM premises.
With the aim of creating a worldwide community of knowledge in scientific, technological and procedural matters related to tourism, the UNWTO Knowledge Network constantly works with organisations that exhibit a demonstrated research competency and experience in tourism development and innovation. The
growing community now comprises over 130 institutions, organisations and enterprises from 40 different countries. Together with the UNWTO, the SHTM worked to ensure that tourism educational institutions at all levels had an appropriate platform at the Symposium to discuss their experiences in promoting capacity building in tourism through research, education and training.
The opening session of the Symposium was held on 16 November and hosted by Mr Márcio Favilla, Executive Director for
Competitiveness, External Relations and Partnerships, UNWTO and Professor Kaye Chon, Dean and Chair Professor, SHTM. It was followed by panel discussion sessions on the "Knowledge Management in Tourism", "Innovation in Tourism Education", "Tourism Research in Action: Special Emphasis in China", "Tourism Research in Action" and "Tourism Partnership Linking Theory and Practice".
On 17 November, delegates were invited to participate in the UNWTO TedQual Information Seminar, where
first-hand information on applying for TedQual accreditation and the accreditation audit process was provided. Knowledge of, insights into and experience in the TedQual network were also discussed. The UNWTO TedQual programme was explained by Executive Director Favilla; Mr Omar Valdez, Executive Director, UNWTO Themis Foundation; and Ms Aurora Pedro, UNWTO TedQual Auditor. A panel discussion led by Ms Pedro on "Quality Assurance and Certification System for Educational Institutes" was then
held.
The SHTM has a long-standing relationship with the UNWTO and is proud to be the organisation's major partner institution in Asia. The School is pleased to join hands with the UNWTO in many fields, turning innovative ideas into meaningful collaboration.
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