March 2026

Volume 27, Issue 1

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

SHTM VISITORS

21 March – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Fujian Alumni Network
D.HTM graduates Dr Simon Tian, CEO, Menduner; Dr Robin Ning, General Manager, Hualuxe Kunming; and Dr Edward Koh, Executive Director, Singapore Tourism Board visited the School.

19 March – International Congress and Convention Association, Asia Pacific, Malaysia
Ms Waikin Wong, Senior Regional Director Asia Pacific, International Congress and Convention Association and Mr Evan Li, Market Development Director visited the SHTM and Hotel ICON.

13 March – CSTS Connexus Travel, Hong Kong
Mr Abel Zhao, Group CEO and Director, CSTS Connexus Travel; Mr Simon Hague, Managing Director; Ms Sharon Li, Group Director, Corporate Strategy & Sustainability; and Mr Edmund Tsang, Business Advisor visited the School.

2 March – Dossen International Group, China
Ms Angela Chen, a 2021 graduate of the MSc in International Hospitality Management programme and Chief Representative in HK, Dossen International Group, visited the School and Hotel ICON.

26 February – Burapha University, Thailand
Dr Krita-orn Chewwasang, a Lecturer in the International College, Burapha University, visited the SHTM.

26 February – Hunan Normal University, China
Prof Bonnie Liu from the College of Tourism, Hunan Normal University; Dr Bindan Zeng, Associate Professor & Associate Director of the Hotel Management Department; and Dr Hui Cheng, Associate Professor, visited the School.

23 February – Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Dr Unruan Leknoi, Director of the Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University; Ms Wichaya Komin, Deputy Director; Dr Pichaya Surapolchai, Deputy Director; and Ms Chonnikan Sae-lim, International Affairs Officer, visited the SHTM.

20 February – Walailak University, Thailand
Prof Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, President, Walailak University; Dr Siwarit Pongsakornrungsilp, Vice President for Research and Innovation; and Dr Patnarin Supakorn, Director of the Center for International Affairs, visited the School.

30 January – Khon Kaen University, Thailand
A seven-member delegation led by Dr Chaturaporn Sihabutr, Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus, visited the School and its facilities.

20 January – The Peninsula Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Ms Pavithra Senevirathne, 2019 graduate of BSc in Hotel Management and Sommelier at The Peninsula Hong Kong, visited the SHTM.