December 2015 - Volume 16, Issue 5
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2nd Global Tourism & Hospitality Conference and 15th Asia Pacific Forum for Graduate Students in Tourism - Call for Papers

Organised by the SHTM, the 2nd Global Tourism & Hospitality Conference and 15th Asia Pacific Forum for Graduate Students in Tourism (Hong Kong 2016) will take the theme "Innovations · Research · Education". The conference will provide a networking platform for educators, thought leaders, students and industry professionals to exchange insights related to innovations and trends in the global hospitality and tourism industry, as well as the opportunities and challenges that the industry is currently facing.

PolyU Honoured Esteemed Hotelier and Supporter of the SHTM

The Chairman of the SHTM's Advisory Committee Mr Ho Kwon Ping received a Doctor of Business Administration honoris causa degree at PolyU's 21st Congregation on 14 November 2015.

SHTM Presents Strategies and Policy Implications to Enhance Hong Kong's Competitiveness as a Regional Cruise Hub

The SHTM recently announced the findings of a study on "Enhancing Hong Kong's Competitiveness as a Regional Cruise Hub from a Policy Perspective", offering a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to become a competitive regional cruise hub.

Ninth UNWTO/PATA Forum Successfully Held in Guilin

The Ninth UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook was successfully held in Guilin, China on 19-21 October 2015. Jointly organised by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the forum was co-organised by the Guilin Municipal People's Government in collaboration with the SHTM at PolyU.

Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA®) Workshop

The Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA®) certificate is the most prestigious form of certification available to hotel general managers and hospitality executives. It identifies the recipient as being part of an elite group of hospitality professionals who by combining education and experience with dedication to the industry have achieved a high level of expertise.

Miss Rubina Insam won the Hyatt Student Prize 2015
Mr Thomas Tseng received 1st Runner-up of the Hyatt Student Prize 2015
SHTM students received Rudy Choy Educational Fund Scholarships
Miss Sharon Yao and her team won first prize at Young Hoteliers Summit Asia 2015
Horizons (September 2015)



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