Since 2002, the SHTM has paired full-time hospitality and tourism students aspiring to build careers in the industry with seasoned industry professionals who provide tailored advice and guidance. More than 130 participants attended this year's SHTM Mentorship Programme Award Presentation cum Luncheon Meeting on 18 March.
After welcoming the participants, Professor Kaye Chon, SHTM Dean, Chair Professor and Walter and Wendy Kwok Family Foundation Professor in International Hospitality Management, presented the SHTM Outstanding Student Mentor of the Year Award 2022 to Mr John Drummond, General Manager, InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong and the Outstanding Student Mentee of the Year Award 2022 to Miss Yana Fomenko, a Year 2 student in the Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management programme.
For the rest of the year, the 78 student mentors and 94 student mentees involved in the Mentorship Programme will remain in close contact to achieve their agreed-upon learning objectives.
The SHTM Mentorship Programme connects students with industry professionals, leaders and SHTM alumni for advice, insight and guidance and to share the wisdom that comes with practical experience. Talented alumni, professionals and experienced personnel in hotels, travel agencies and other tourism
establishments have been recruited to serve as mentors. First-, second- and third-year undergraduate degree students and full-time MSc students are eligible to join the Programme.
The School thanks its industry partners for acting as student mentors and helping to nurture the next generation of leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry.
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