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June 18, 2017

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.

May 3, 2017

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.

April 20, 2017

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.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

March 17, 2017

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.

Park Hotel Group

Singapore, Singapore

February 20, 2017

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.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

February 15, 2017

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.

November 3, 2016

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.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

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September 22, 2016

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.

September 12, 2016

Applying For A Job At Mantra Group Just Went Hollywood

In an Australian accommodation industry first, Mantra Grouphas launched video job applications as an optional element for jobseekers applying for guest-facing roles through its online MyCareer recruitment platform.

August 31, 2016

AETHOS Consulting Group and Australia's 'Next - A Future Leaders Summit'

AETHOS Consulting Group was honored to co-sponsor "Next, A Future Leaders Summit" together with HTL Capital Advisors as part of HotelsMegaMeet in Sydney last month. "Next" was aimed at providing rising stars of the Australian hospitality industry with an opportunity to learn from, and to interact with, leading players from the industry as well as their peers. Attendees were specifically selected and invited by their employers. Key takeaways of the event included:

AETHOS Consulting Group

June 30, 2016

AETHOS Consulting Group to Co-Host Future Leaders Event 'NEXT' at HotelsWorld 2016, Sydney, Australia July 26-28, 2016

AETHOS Consulting Group is proud to confirm it will co-host "NEXT, A Future Leaders Summit", in conjunction with HotelsWorld 2016. "NEXT" is an invitation-only symposium comprised of hotel industry executives in their mid-'20s to late '30s who are currently employed at departmental management level or above. Sponsors of HotelsWorld from the hotel, resort, and serviced apartment sectors have been asked to invite rising stars from their organizations to participate in a tailored program covering the future of hotel management, leadership, career development, and compensation trends.

AETHOS Consulting Group

Sydney, Australia

June 15, 2016

PolyU Study Finds Effective Mentoring Programmes Critical to Hotel Employees

Employees in the hotel sector benefit from mentoring programmes, which also benefit hotels by reducing staff turnover,according to Dr Sam Kim of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and his co-researchers in a recently published study. The researchers show that mentoring helps less experienced employees to adapt to the organisation and cope with work-related stress. High quality mentoring, note the researchers, may be an "effective human resource strategy" for tackling various job-related issues in the hotel sector.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

May 26, 2016

Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Joins Forces with Dusit International to Promote Hospitality Internship Program

aT Agro-Fisheries Food and Trade Corporation (aT), the government agency of Korea's Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Rural Affairs, has teamed up with leading Asian hospitality group Dusit International to promote a cultural exchange whereby students from South Korea will have a chance to intern at one of the chain's international hotels and resorts.

Korea, Republic of

January 19, 2016

Dusit Ushers in a New Chapter with Appointment of New Group CEO

Leading Asian hospitality group Dusit International welcomes a new Group Chief Executive Officer, the third in the company's storied 67-year history and the first to be named from outside of the founding family.

Bangkok, Thailand

December 11, 2015

Visionary Leaders Roundtable In Singapore Identifies Opportunities For Growth In Hospitality Industry

Global events, market disruptors, new alliances are all issues that are requiring the travel industry executives to constantly re-evaluate plans to manage during uncertainty and plan for future global tourism demand. The Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Education and Research (IHTER), a division of the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU) set its sights on addressing key issues faced by the hospitality industry by organizing the 3rd Edition of the Visionary Leaders Forum in Singapore.

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November 12, 2015

PolyU to Honour Esteemed Hotelier and Supporter Mr Ho Kwon Ping

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is very pleased to announce that the Chairman of its Advisory Committee Mr Ho Kwon Ping will receive a Doctor of Business Administration honoris causa degree at the University's 21st Congregation on 14 November 2015. Mr Ho, Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings, will receive the honorary doctorate alongside four other distinguished figures to be recognised for outstanding accomplishments and contributions to their fields, education and the broader community.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong (SAR)

November 12, 2015

PolyU Presents Strategies and Policy Implications to Enhance Hong Kong’s Competitiveness as a Regional Cruise Hub

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (12 November) announced the findings of a study on "Enhancing Hong Kong's Competitiveness as a Regional Cruise Hub from a Policy Perspective". The study offers a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to become a competitive regional cruise hub.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong (SAR)

August 18, 2015

SHTM offers One-year Master’s Degrees in Hospitality and Tourism to Fast Track Careers

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) offers one-year MSc degrees in International Hospitality Management and Tourism and Convention Management to individuals who strive to extend the frontiers of their knowledge and fast track their careers.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

August 5, 2015

Thai Military Bank provides financial support to Dusit Thani Hotel School

On 13 July at Dusit Thani Bangkok, Thai Military Bank signed a contract with Dusit International to provide financial support for Dusit Thani Hotel School. Thai Military Bank has agreed to provide financial support for renovations and purchasing of the latest equipment and modern technologies for the computer systems.

Bangkok, Thailand

May 13, 2015

PolyU celebrates the Second Inauguration of Endowed Professorships

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (13 May) held the Second Inauguration of Endowed Professorships at the Jockey Club Auditorium on PolyU campus to pay tribute to distinguished scholars for their outstanding academic achievements and significant contributions to the community, as well as to demonstrate the support and recognition from the community to PolyU for its research excellence.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)