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August 2, 2011

Hilton Worldwide Names Chairman for Greater China

Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Edmond Ip as Chairman, Greater China. In this new role, Edmond will act as an adviser to Hilton Worldwide, primarily overseeing all of the company’s operational interests in Greater China, including implementing a new organizational structure, assisting in recruiting best-in-class talent, and aggregating the growth from the numerous hotel openings in the next few years. Ip will be based between Singapore and Shanghai.

June 2, 2011

IHG Invests in China’s Future Hospitality Talent with Three New IHG Academies

As the first international hotel group that entered China 27 years ago, IHG is now China's largest and fastest growing international hotel company. With 150 hotels currently open, IHG is also China's biggest employer in the hotel industry with 52,000 employees. IHG plans double its presence with opening of another 150 hotels which require an additional 90,000 employees in the next five years.

April 27, 2011

PolyU further advances hospitality education with upgraded facilities and launch of Hotel ICON

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has strengthened its efforts in nurturing hospitality graduates to address the growing demands of the hospitality and tourism industry in Hong Kong and the region. The SHTM has recently moved into its new premises in Tsim Sha Tsui East and revamped more than 30 subjects within its undergraduate curriculum to tie in with the soft opening of its teaching and research hotel (Hotel ICON) by phases in this year's second quarter.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong (SAR)

April 8, 2011

Dusit Thani College’s newest Campus in Pattaya City Opens in June 2011

Dusit Thani College, the leading centre of hospitality learning in Thailand established by Dusit International, marks another milestone with the expansion of its newest campus, in one of Asia's most well-known travel destinations - Pattaya, Thailand. Dusit Thani College Pattaya City will open its doors to the public in June 2011.

Pattaya, Thailand

March 22, 2011

School Of Hotel And Tourism Management At The Hong Kong Polytechnic University And Banyan Tree Hotels And Resorts Ink MOU'sTo Collaborate On Executive Education And Internship Programmes

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), and Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, a leading manager and developer of premium resorts, hotels, spas and galleries, have come together to sign two Memorandums Of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate and work together in the areas of Executive Education and Internship programmes.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong (SAR)

December 7, 2010

PolyU has New Home for its School of Hotel and Tourism Management

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's (PolyU) School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) is moving to the new premises in December 2010. Since its inception in 1979, the SHTM has continued to evolve and break new ground. The School is now moving from having a vision of rapid transformation in hospitality and tourism education across the region to being an icon, a globally meaningful symbol of excellence. The SHTM's new education model, with Hotel ICON at its heart, will help to improve hospitality and tourism education everywhere.

Hong Kong PolyU

Tsim Sha Tsui East Kowloon, Hong Kong (SAR)

November 2, 2010

AHLEI Signs New Hospitality Education Program (HEP) Master Licensee in Vietnam

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) has announced that its newest international master licensee is Elite Hospitality Group Ltd., which will serve the hospitality education and training needs of Vietnam's hospitality industry as an AHLEI Hospitality Education Program (HEP) provider.

Educational Institute

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October 19, 2010

PolyU to Host Executive Development Programme in Hospitality 2011 Hong Kong PolyU Winter School®

The Hong Kong PolyU Winter School is an annual programme developed by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s (PolyU) School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) to cater to the needs of senior managers in the hospitality industry. Co-organised by the SHTM and the Hong Kong Hotels Association, and sponsored by the Pacific Asia Travel Association, the Royal Garden and the Institute of Hospitality, the 2011 programme will be held from 17 to 29 January on the PolyU campus.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong (SAR)

September 15, 2010

PolyU Hosted International Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook

o-organised by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in collaboration with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) and the People’s Government of Guilin, the Fourth UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook was successfully held in Guilin, China, on 2-4 September 2010.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong (SAR)

August 3, 2010

Professor Chris Chan Named New Dean of Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management

Chris Chan has been named the new dean of the Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management (CNI), as well as professor of accounting at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration (SHA). By joining Cornell University and Nanyang Technological University as dean of CNI, Chan will provide academic, intellectual, strategic, and administrative leadership to the institute, as well as further elevate the CNI brand in Asia.

June 8, 2010

Hotel Equatorial Penang Appoints William Hurley As General Manager

Hotel Equatorial Penang, the island's only golf and convention resort has appointed Mr. William Hurley as General Manager. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Hurley was operating a private consulting company based in Tokyo and Hawaii.

Hotel Equatorial Penang

Penang, Malaysia

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March 11, 2010

PolyU celebrates the topping-out for the Redevelopment of Pak Sui Yuen

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (11 March) hailed the topping-out for the redevelopment of its former staff quarters Pak Sui Yuen in Tsimshatsui East. The new premises, which is scheduled for completion in late 2010, will be home to its world-renowned School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) and a unique teaching hotel. With its distinct design and prominent location by the side of Cross-Harbour Tunnel’s Kowloon entrance, the new infrastructure is set to become a new icon in the heart of the city.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong (SAR)

February 12, 2010

MAH Appoints Reginald T Pereira as New CEO

Malaysian Association of Hotels, (MAH), the umbrella body for hotels in Malaysia announced the appointment of Reginald T Pereira as the Association’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As a well-respected and prominent figure in the hospitality industry, Reginald brings more than two decades of passion, management experience and proven record of success to MAH. Reginald shall be responsible to oversee the MAH Secretariat and the Malaysian Association of Hotels Training & Education Center (MAHTEC) and work towards the objectives of the Association with effect from 1 February 2010.

December 17, 2009

PolyU Launches Tourist Satisfaction Index to Gauge the Satisfaction Level of Tourists

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has launched the PolyU Tourist Satisfaction Index (PolyU TSI) today (17 December) to gauge the satisfaction level of inbound tourists by countries and regions.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong (SAR)

December 2, 2009

Cornell Nanyang Institute Of Hospitality Management (CNI) Endorses Gaming Executive Summit

The Cornell Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management (CNI) is endorsing the Gaming Executive Summit, which takes place at the Grand Hyatt in Singapore this week.

October 30, 2009

PolyU School of Hotel & Tourism Management’s world leadership position strengthened

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is ranked no. 2 in the world among academic institutions in hospitality and tourism based on total research output in the 11 leading hospitality and tourism journals over the 15-year peroiod from 1992 to 2006. This is another concrete proof that SHTM is committed to achieving global excellence in hospitality and tourism education.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong (SAR)

October 13, 2009

Australia’s Hyatt Hotels Launch Pacific School Of Hospitality

In a special ceremony with the Hon. Martin Ferguson MP, Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism, Australia’s Hyatt hotels announced today the launch of the Pacific School of Hospitality (PSOH). Showing a continued dedication to employee training and customer service, participating Hyatt hotels in Australia including Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Hyatt Regency Coolum, Hyatt Regency Perth, Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, Park Hyatt Melbourne and Park Hyatt Sydney have launched the PSOH, which provides associates working in these hotels with continuous workplace learning.

June 22, 2009

JDRQUEST&Co, hospitality recruitment firm, opens office in China

Shenzhen, China -- JDRQUEST&Co., a boutique global executive recruiting firm specializing in the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce the opening of their new Shenzhen location, lead by Robert Fisch.

Hong Kong, China

June 19, 2009

Helmut Gaisberger Retires as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Manila - Greg Liddell Appointed as New General Manager

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that Helmut Gaisberger will retire after 14 years as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Manila, effective 1 September 2009. Mr Gaisberger enjoyed a successful senior management career in the hospitality industry for more than four decades. In his 14 years with Mandarin Oriental, he was instrumental in maintaining Mandarin Oriental, Manila as one of the city’s best hotels, which has regularly achieved awards, including five consecutive years as “Best Business Hotel in the Philippines” by Business Asia.

Mandarin Oriental

Manila, Philippines

May 29, 2009

Sage Advice For Wannabe Hoteliers Given at Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management (CNI)

General Managers and Hotel Owners who met for a recent Operations Career Track Advisory Board Meeting hosted by the Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management (CNI) had sage advice for the Masters of Management in Hospitality (MMH) students - be passionate, with strong people skills in order to succeed in the hospitality industry.