May 2021
Volume 22, Issue 2
Newsletter of School of Hotel & Tourism Management
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management World's Best
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has again excelled in university rankings, claiming the top spot in the "Hospitality and Tourism Management" category of ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021.

This is the fifth consecutive year in which the SHTM has been recognised as the world's number one by a globally respected institution. The School was awarded first place by ShanghaiRanking in 2017, when its Global Ranking of Academic Subjects included for the first time a ranking of the world's top 100 universities in the "Hospitality and Tourism Management" category.
Smart Tourism in the Greater Bay Area Forum Held at the SHTM


On 21 May 2021, the SHTM organised the Smart Tourism in the Greater Bay Area Forum, which was delivered both online and offline. The Forum was organised in collaboration between the SHTM's Hospitality and Tourism Research Centre, the School of Tourism Management at Sun Yat-Sen University and the Macao Institute for Tourism Studies.
MicroMasters in International Hospitality Management Programme Enrolment Exceeds 90,000

The SHTM's MicroMasters (MM) in International Hospitality Management, a unique and highly distinguished Master's programme offered on the world-renowned edX online learning platform, has received more than 90,000 enrolments, with learners coming from almost 200 countries and regions.
MGH 6.0 Students Attended the SHTM-HVS Bootcamp

Having recently completed the SHTM-HVS Bootcamp, students of the tripartite Master of Science in Global Hospitality Business (MGH) programme received the designation of Certified Hotel Valuation Software Consultant (CHVSC).
Nurturing Future Industry Leaders with World-leading Undergraduate Degrees

Education is the best investment that one can make. This is especially true in times of uncertainty, when everyone must learn to embrace challenges and seize opportunities. For anyone who aspires to be a leader in the hospitality and tourism industry, the time is ripe to pursue professional growth and development.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

The University Grants Committee announced the results of Research Assessment Exercise 2020, in which PolyU received high ratings in various research areas. "Hotel Management and Tourism" was one of 20 units of assessment that received outstanding ratings, with the highest percentage of 4-star (world-leading) and 3-star (internationally excellent) ratings.
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FOODCATION + Double Up!

To double up their happiness for fuss-free getaways, Hotel ICON's guests can enjoy not only one of nine dining options but also a daily breakfast for two via our FOODCATION + Double Up package!
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Professor Brian King and Dr Honggen Xiao joined the "Hong Kong Tourism Board Tourism Update – Navigating the Future Together" Web Conference on 18 May 2021.
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