UNWTO Ulysses Prize Laureate Open Forums

As part of PolyU’s 80th anniversary celebrations, the UNWTO Ulysses Prize Laureate Open Forums will be held on Day 1 and 2 of the conference when seven distinguished scholars will interact with conference participants to share their knowledge and insights.

The Open Forums are free of charge and open to the public. If you are registered delegates, seats have already been reserved for you. As seats are limited, non-conference participants are requested to RSVP in advance. Seats are on a first-come-first-served basis.

This is a valuable opportunity you don’t want to miss! For more details: https://goo.gl/n9Y9Ha

Date: 8 June 2017

Time: 9:05 am to 5:30 pm

If you would like to discover the other side of Hong Kong, you should not miss the Post-conference Tour to Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark!

Post-conference Tour

Hong Kong UNESCO Geopark

Itinerary:
9:05 am Board coach from Hotel ICON

9:45 am Arrive at Ma Liu Shui Pier

10:55 am Bluff Head
11:15 am Double Haven Marine Park

12:10 pm Lunch at Kat O
2:05 pm Lai Chi Wo
3:05 pm Sailing back to Ma Liu Shui Pier

4:50 pm Arrive at Ma Liu Shui Pier

5:30 pm Arrive at Hotel ICON

*End of tour

*Shuttle-bus service is available from Hotel ICON to Hong Kong International Airport at the end of the tour.

Optional Dinner with Speakers

Bistro 1979 is the SHTM’s training restaurant. It is a student-run, multifunction food and beverage operation with a modern and fashionable atmosphere.

One of the highlights of our conference – Optional Dinner with Speakers – will be held at this training restaurant. Dishes will be specially prepared by the Executive Chef Peter Find of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. This is a wonderful occasion for you to socialise and meet up with renowned speakers from around the world!

Congratulations to winners of the Undergraduate Student Best Research Paper Award at HONG KONG 2017: 3rd Global Tourism & Hospitality Conference!

Champion: Malia Bacig and Dr. Cheri Young, University of Denver: “Why Should Restaurants Source Local Food?”

1st Runner-up: Shi, Xinchen and Dr. Basak Guillet, SHTM PolyU: "Revenue Management and Customer Relationship Management: Conflicts or Integrated Revenue Driver?"

2nd Runner-up: Juleigh Giberson, Ryerson University, Canada: “Generation Y, Virtual Reality, and Tourism"

Established by the SHTM, the award aims to foster high-quality research among undergraduate students. Winners are invited to present their outstanding research at the conference and we look forward to their sharing.

Announcement on Undergraduate Student Best Research Paper Award

Announcement on Community Impact Award

The SHTM is pleased to introduce the “Community Impact Award” at HONG KONG 2017 in recognition of undergraduate students whose research have demonstrated great potentials for societal impact.

The award aims to recognise this achievement and to demonstrate our commitment to the community by opening minds of students through research.

Recipient: HONG Ka Ling, and Dr. Pamela HO, PolyU HKCC: “An Exploratory Study of Exhibitor Perspective of Green Exhibition in Hong Kong”

Foodie Tour Campaign on Facebook

How to join?
Step 1: LIKE our Facebook page and the page of the Hong Kong Foodie Tasting Tours.
Step 2: Comment on this post and tell us what food you would like to try most in Hong

Kong and the reason(s) why.
Step 3: Tag 2 people you want to go try the food with.
Step 4: Each participant is allowed to comment once. The comment with the MOST

LIKES will be the winner.
Step 5: Announcement will be made on 7 June on our Facebook page.

Terms & Conditions apply: https://goo.gl/vUA6GK

All are welcome! Unleash your creativity and join in the excitement – you have now until 6 June 2017!

Hong Kong is a renowned gourmet paradise and you naturally want to explore while you’re here. To add to the fun and excitement, you now have a chance to win 2 foodie tour vouchers offered by the Hong Kong Foodie Tasting Tours!