May 2022

Volume 23, Issue 2

Newsletter of School of Hotel & Tourism Management
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Online MSc in Hospitality Business Innovation Established to Help Industry Professionals Excel in Digital Age

In the fast-paced world of hospitality and tourism, the industry is moving quickly to embrace innovations and new technologies. Increasing competitiveness within the industry is pushing organisations to seek highly adaptable hospitality professionals who seek to sharpen their knowledge and skills in the digital era through advanced postgraduate study. To cater to the educational needs of hospitality professionals, the SHTM is launching its online Master of Science in Hospitality Business Innovation (HBI) , commencing the academic year 2022/23.

SHTM to Host 5th Global Tourism and Hospitality Conference

Following the success of previous conferences, the 5th Global Tourism and Hospitality Conference will be hosted by the SHTM on 13-14 June 2022 in Hong Kong. This hybrid conference will be an important opportunity for educators, students and industry practitioners to network and exchange insights about innovations, trends, opportunities and challenges in global tourism and hospitality.

SHTM Partnering with United Nations World Tourism Organisation and IE University to Foster Online Learning

The SHTM recently signed an agreement with IE University (IE) in Spain to collaborate on MOOC courses and online certificate programmes. IE has partnered with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to develop the Tourism Online Academy (TOA), an online learning platform providing 100% online courses in the field of tourism.

MicroMasters in International Hospitality Management Programme Enrolment Exceeds 101,000

The SHTM's MicroMasters in International Hospitality Management , a unique and highly distinguished Master's programme provided on the world-renowned edX online learning platform, has enrolled more than 101,000 students from almost 200 countries and regions.

Career Day 2022 Successfully Held

On 20 May, the School hosted its 2022 Career Day, providing opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to explore potential employers in the hospitality and tourism industry. This year, 25 employers set up exhibition booths, and businesses included local organisations and international chains in the hospitality, catering and tourism sectors.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

Miss Chenxi Yu, a final year student in the BSc (Hons) in Hotel Management programme, received the Outstanding Student Award, School of Hotel and Tourism Management 2021 at the Outstanding Student Awards Presentation Ceremony held online on 21 April 2022.

SHTM VISITORS

11 May - Alibaba Group, China

Mr Leo Liu, General Manager, HK, Macau, Taiwan & Korea Region; Mr Sing Lee, Associate Business Development Director; Mr Calvin Tang, Marketing Lead, HTMP Region of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence; and Mr Philip Man, Head of IT (Asia Pacific) of Alibaba Group visited SHTM.

CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/
WORKSHOPS

Dr Catherine Cheung delivered an online guest lecture on "Hospitality Luxury: Brand Value, Luxury Consumers and Asia in Perspective" to students of School of Hospitality, Tourism & Events at Taylor's University, Malaysia, on 12 April 2022.

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