It is my great pleasure to present to you HONG KONG 2017: 3rd Global Tourism & Hospitality Conference organised by the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Run by 48 undergraduate students of our School, the conference will take place at our one-of-a-kind teaching and research hotel, Hotel ICON, on 5-7 June in Hong Kong.

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Taking the theme “Innovation ∙ Research ∙ Education”, the conference aims to provide a unique platform that fosters the discussion of innovation and trends in the global tourism and hospitality through the presentation of recent research and current industry thinking by educators, thought leaders, researchers, industry executives as well as hospitality and tourism students.

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This exceptional platform is organised by our talented students for delegates to connect, network and exchange ideas and insights. Along with  faculty  members  and industry professionals, they are committed to creating an unlike-any-other experience for our international delegates. 

 

The year 2017 is a special year for all of us at PolyU as it marks the 80th anniversary of the University. This is a time for us to look back with pride and forward in confidence. This is also a time for us to convene and celebrate. I look forward to welcoming you to the conference and the celebrations.

 

 

Professor Kaye Chon

Dean and Chair Professor

Walter Kwok Foundation Professor in International Hospitality Management

School of Hotel and Tourism Management

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Chairman

Hong Kong 2017

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