May 2026

Volume 27, Issue 2

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

The PolyU SHTM and THINK CHINA Joint Study Offers Strategic Insights into Capturing the Value of Mainland Chinese Tourists in Hong Kong and Macao

The continued normalisation of cross border travel between mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao has led to a new phase of tourism recovery in the region. The tourism industry no longer faces the challenge of restoring visitor volumes; rather, it must determine how to monetise evolving travel patterns characterised by shorter stays, increased price sensitivity and more deliberate spending behaviour.

In collaboration with THINK CHINA, the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has released the findings of a joint research study examining the spending habits, mobility patterns and value creation of mainland Chinese tourists in Hong Kong and Macao.

Building Bridges Between Students and Hoteliers on Rosewood Day

On 16 April 2026, the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) and Rosewood Hong Kong once again joined forces to host Rosewood Day, reinforcing their shared commitment to linking academic learning with industry practice.

SHTM Presents Dean's Distinguished Lecture: "Excellence Wins"

The SHTM is delighted to present an upcoming Dean's Distinguished Lecture by Mr Horst Schulze, a legendary leader who has redefined service excellence in the global hospitality industry.

4th One Belt One Road One Tourism International Conference

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), in collaboration with the School of Management at Mae Fah Luang University, will co‑organise the 4th "One Belt One Road One Tourism" (OBOROT) International Conference in Chiang Rai, Thailand, from 11 to 13 December 2026.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

27 April 2026 – Angie Ku and Hilary Fong, Year 2 students in the BSc (Hons) in Hotel Management programme, recently joined Hotel ICON as the latest batch of Elite Management Trainees.

SHTM VISITORS

13 April – Legislative Council, Hong Kong

The Hon. Vivian Kong, Legislative Council Member (Tourism Constituency), Hong Kong SAR Government, visited the School and Hotel ICON. During her visit, she engaged in a round table discussion with SHTM students.

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Prof. Ying Wang, Prof. Michael Lin, Prof. Yitong Yu and Dr Yvonne Yang attended the 3rd International Early-Career Researcher Conference in Hospitality and Tourism in Macao, China on 8–10 May 2026.

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