October 2025

Volume 26, Issue 4

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

SHTM Faculty Recognised Among World's Top 2% Scientists

The SHTM continues to shine on the global academic stage. Eighteen faculty members from the School have been named among the world's top 2% scientists in the 2024 ranking compiled by Stanford University and Elsevier.

This prestigious recognition highlights the School's continued excellence in academic research and global impact in the field of hospitality and tourism.

Annual UN Tourism/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook Successfully Held in Guilin

Jointly organised by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) and Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), and hosted by Guilin Municipal People's Government and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region's Department of Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with the SHTM, the 19th UN Tourism/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook successfully took place in Guilin, China, from 18 to 20 September.

IMPACT2025: Transforming Hospitality and Tourism for a Sustainable Future

Get ready for IMPACT 2025 in Hong Kong from 7 to 9 December! Dive into the future of hospitality and tourism with game-changing insights into sustainable tourism and smart hotels. Explore cutting-edge innovations and be part of the movement transforming the industry for a smarter, greener tomorrow.

2026 Hong Kong PolyU Winter School®: Embracing the Future of Hospitality Powered by AI

In the era of digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are evolving at an unprecedented pace. Don't miss the opportunity to learn and master the latest breakthroughs in AI and emerging technologies to enhance guest experiences, optimise efficiency, and maintain a competitive edge in today's dynamic market.

Hotel ICON Awarded One MICHELIN Key in Inaugural Hotel Selection

The SHTM is proud to announce that Hotel ICON has been awarded One MICHELIN Key by the MICHELIN Guide in its inaugural Hotel Selection. This prestigious accolade recognises hotels that offer exceptional guest experiences, and Hotel ICON is among the first hotels globally – and one of only nine in Hong Kong – to receive this honour.

Embark on your Ph.D. journey with SHTM

The SHTM invites applications for admission in 2026/2027 under the Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) and Ph.D. Scholarship scheme. Successful applicants will receive a competitive scholarship package to support their studies.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

The PATA Hong Kong SHTM Student Chapter won the Trailblazer Award 2025 at the PATA Student Chapter Awards in Bangkok, Thailand. This award recognises their outstanding efforts to promoting the Pacific Asia Travel Association's (PATA) core values of responsible travel and tourism development.

SHTM VISITORS

5 September – Tourism College of Zhejiang, China

Ms Hangling Jiang, Section Chief of Student Affairs, School of Travel Service and Management, Tourism College of Zhejiang, led a group of 10 students on a visit to the SHTM.

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Prof Haiyan Song, Prof Cathy Hsu, Prof Billy Bai, Prof Mimi Li, Prof Dan Wang, and Prof Honggen Xiao attended the 5th International Association for China Tourism Studies (IACTS) Biennial Conference in Hong Kong from 4 to 7 August 2025.

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