Human Resources

Commercialization of research results: PolyU turns novel myopia control contact lens to product

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) entered into a licensing arrangement with Vision Science and Technology Co. Ltd. (VST), a local start-up supported by HKSTP-PolyU Tech Incubation Fund (TIF) and PolyU Tech Launchpad Fund (TLF), for commercializing PolyU's Defocus Incorporated Soft Contact (DISC) lens for myopia control in children. The arrangement exemplifies successful commercialization and transfer of PolyU technology facilitated by entrepreneurship efforts.

PolyU holds a naming ceremony for Mr and Mrs Chan Chak Fu Building

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has named the premises of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management after a pioneer Hong Kong hotelier, the late Mr Chan Chak-fu, and his wife Mrs Esther Chan Wong Chi-lan in appreciation of the family's significant contributions to PolyU's hospitality and tourism management education.

Industry Associations Support Up-Skilling in Revenue Management

The Accommodation Association of Australia (AAoA) and Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) have extended their existing partnership with the Australian Revenue Management Association (ARMA) to offer their members access to revenue management training.

Cambodia: EHL dedicated to the future of hospitality with Ecole d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme Paul Dubrule (EHT)

Last Wednesday 22nd November, EHL signed a partnership with the EHT in Cambodia to train future professionals. EHT, founded by Paul Dubrule, co-founder of the Accor hotel group, is a vocational school that offers new perspectives to young ambitious students who aim to develop a career in the hospitality industry.

PolyU Relaunches Online MicroMasters in International Hospitality Management

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will relaunch its MicroMasters in International Hospitality Management programme in 2018, in view of the popular demand, to provide another opportunity for those who were eager to join the programme last time but were unable to.

Oetker Collection launches its Academy

"Once you top striving to be better, you stop being good is the Dr. Oetker's motto that we have applied when developing the concept of Oetker Collection Academy", declares Frank Marrenbach, CEO Oetker Collection.

PolyU receives donation from Zhejiang Drore Technology to advance hospitality and tourism education

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University received a donation of HK$1.08 million from Zhejiang Drore Technology Co., Ltd. (Drore) for the establishment of the "Drore Scholarship" in support of the SHTM's efforts in advancing hospitality and tourism education.

Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) and the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) Join Forces

Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) and the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) are delighted to announce their official academic collaboration with the goal to deliver a unique hospitality management program.

Females in IHG senior staff reaches record high

InterContinental Hotels Group has announced that female senior talent across Holiday Inn Express hotels in Southeast Asia (SEA) is at an all-time high. This follows the appointment of two GMs who completed the company's General Manager Express Lane programme.

Ascott's CEO Lee Chee Koon receives Business China Young Achiever Award for Ascott's Contributions to Singapore-China Relations

The Ascott Limited's CEO Mr Lee Chee Koon has been accorded the Business China Young Achiever Award (通商中国青年奖) for Ascott's contributions to Singapore-China relations. The award was presented by Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Business China Awards Dinner 2017. Organised by Business China, the awards aim to honour outstanding individuals and enterprises for their contributions to Singapore-China relations as well as promoting bilingualism and biculturalism in Singapore.

Marriott International Supports Asia’s Female Leaders of the Future

As part of its global commitment to develop and empower future women leaders, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced a partnership to support Asian University for Women (AUW). Starting this year the partnership will see over 50 Marriott volunteers serve as mentors to AUW students, and six AUW students will be given the chance to experience working with Marriott in Hong Kong and locations across south Asia, gaining personal experience of how the world's largest hospitality company operates.

B2 Hotel group select Guestline’s suite of hospitality software solutions for implementation across portfolio of 30+ hotels in Thailand

Teachers Enhance Hospitality Education Across China

Teachers across mainland China are improving the lives—and future careers—of Chinese youth by gaining new industry knowledge and teaching techniques through the China Hospitality Education Initiative (CHEI), a project of The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation.

HNA Hospitality Group Gives Boost for SHTM to Advance Hospitality Education

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is pleased to have received a RMB300,000 donation from the HNA Hospitality Group (HNA) for the establishment of the "HNA Hospitality Group/Tangla Hotels & Resorts Students Internship Scholarship" at the SHTM.

Park Hotel Farrer Park Announces Key Management Hires

Park Hotel Farrer Park has announced 11 key appointments to oversee its opening and operations ahead of its launch in mid-May this year. It is the fifth Singapore hotel of Park Hotel Group's rapidly expanding portfolio in Asia-Pacific.

AccorHotels appoints first Indigenous General Manager in Australia | hotelmanagement.com.au

Coinciding with International Women’s Day (8 March), AccorHotels has announced it has appointed its first ever Indigenous General Manager, Kristy Stanton, who has become GM of ibis Budget Sydney Olympic Park. Officially announced at a special Elders breakfast at Harbour Rocks Hotel, MGallery by Sofitel, the appointment of Kristy also marks a milestone for AccorHotels Indigenous Employment Program, which reached over 500 employees nationally at the end of 2016.

School of Hotel and Tourism Management Entered into Strategic Partnership with HNA Hospitality Group in Support of Talent Development

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the HNA Hospitality Group (HNA) have recently come together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate and work together in the areas of internship, scholarship, executive education and industry attachment in support of talent training and development.

Dusit International teams up with Japan’s Prince Hotels for Staff Exchange Programme

As part of its strategic marketing alliance, global hospitality company Dusit International, together with Japan's largest hotel chain, Prince Hotels, has launched a Staff Exchange Programme, starting this month.

PolyU Launches Online MicroMasters in International Hospitality Management

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is pleased to announce a MicroMasters programme in International Hospitality Management to bridge the knowledge gap between higher education and the workplace. Signalling the latest innovation in higher education, MicroMasters is a first-of-its-kind credential with a pathway to credit, designed for learners looking for a lifelong learning opportunity to advance their careers or follow a path to an accelerated on-campus programme.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Honored As Best Employer for Third Consecutive Year

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is proud to have been recognized again as the Regional Best Employer by Aon Hewitt for 2016. The Ritz-Carlton Hotels in China were honored as one of the Top 10 Best Employers on mainland China for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong won two Aon Hewitt Awards for Best Employer and Best Employer for Generation Y for the third consecutive year joining The Ritz- Carlton, Millennia Singapore, which was also awarded 'Best of the Best' Employer for a second time.