Professor Kaye Chon, Dean and Chair Professor of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has been honoured by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) with the UNWTO Ulysses Prize, a top honour which is also widely considered as the "Nobel Prize in Tourism".
ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading Asian hotel management company based in Thailand, has been appointed by Methodist Centre Limited (MCL) to manage the Wesley in the Admiralty district of Hong Kong commencing 1 February 2012. The 250-room property is strategically located on Hennessy Road, a prime business and commercial area on Hong Kong Island, just minutes’ walk from Pacific Place.
Mazy brings to the flagship Sheraton in Hong Kong with her 15 years of experience in Human Resources. She first started her career in the hospitality industry in 1996 as Assistant Human Resources Manager at Hotel Nikko Hong Kong. She then moved to InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong as Director of Human Resources in 2001.
With participation from 35 International Speakers representing 8 different countries and over 200 Registrants, AHTEC@HOFEX 2011 held on May 12th and 13th, has quickly become the leading independent Hotel Technology Conference in Asia.
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced today that its inaugural Asian Hospitality Technology Education Conference (AHTEC@HOFEX) will gather hospitality experts and professionals from more than 10 countries. Illustrating the rapidly evolving technology market in Asia, topics discussed at the conference include the cloud, social media, data security, ERP systems, using technology to bridge the generation gap and many more. AHTEC@HOFEX, produced in conjunction with Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd (HKES) and Pertlink, is co-located with HOFEX May 12 - 13, 2011 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.
With just under 10 days to go until this fantastic Conference takes place on May 12th and 13th at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, below is an updated list of our International Speakers, Panelists and Moderators.
Hotel ICON, a unique upscale hotel in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui East, today announced that it will soft open for commercial service tomorrow (29 April 2011). A hotel unlike any other, it will offer exceptional Asian hospitality to its local and international guests.
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.
McLaren Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd today announced that it has successfully delivered crucial incident tracking and guest messaging services for the luxury hotel, InterContinental Hong Kong. Internationally acclaimed as one of the world's top hotels for business and leisure, and with its unique and convenient Kowloon waterfront location, InterContinental Hong Kong offers unrivalled views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island, plus unparalleled service and facilities.
A German national, Martin brings with him more than 11 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong opens today and dominates the skyline as the world’s “highest” hotel. Located at the very top of the International Commerce Centre (ICC) in Hong Kong, occupying floors 102 to 118, the hotel is the very pinnacle of luxury and a beacon of contemporary style and excellence in Asia’s World City. The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong is the newest addition to the brand’s growing global portfolio of 75 luxury properties and its 16th hotel in Asia.
One of my favorite moments this past week of countdown came from a slideshow the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong played for its employees. As the individual slides moved along one after the other, faces of famous people appeared on the screen -- the best in their field. It was Ritz-Carlton's way of telling their employees: You are the best of the best. I don't remember the name of the song that played in the background, but the chorus posed a simple question: What have you done today to make you feel proud?
500 meters above ground and offering a very cosy lap of luxury, the newest Ritz-Carlton certainly impresses. The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong opened Tuesday, claiming the title of world's highest hotel. Located on the top of the 488 meter tall International Commerce Centre, The Ritz-Carlton has an incredible vantage point of possibly the best panoramic views of Hong Kong. The opening marks a comeback for the hotel, which closed operations in its former location in Central in 2008. While Hong Kong is saturated with luxury hotels, Ritz-Carlton President and COO Herve Humler has faith in the market.
Hotel Check-In friend Melanie Nayer's in Hong Kong this week to chronicle the March 29 opening of the world's highest hotel. Given the unusual nature of this hotel, her behind-the-scenes look will range from design to food - and, naturally, unbelievable views. The hotel occupies floors 102 to 118 of the towering International Commerce Centre. In today's report, Nayer talks
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), Pertlink and HKES the organizer of HOFEX 2011, proudly present the region's top Hoteliers education conference: ASIAN HOSPITALITY TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CONFERENCE (AHTEC@HOFEX 2011) This two-day event will take place on May 12th and 13th May 2011 alongside HOFEX trade show located at the HKCEC in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
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.
Besides managing the operations of the hotel and responsible for the continued success of Sheraton as the leading hotel providing luxurious comfort in Hong Kong, Charles also oversees Starwood’s footprints in Hong Kong and Macau, including W Hong Kong, Le Méridien Cyberport and The Westin Resort, Macau.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is proud to announce today (4 March) the opening of the expanded Samsung Digital Lab for Hospitality Technology and the new premises for its School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) in the former site of staff quarters in Tsimshatsui East.
The 9th annual Hong Kong PolyU Winter School, co-organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's (PolyU) School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) and the Hong Kong Hotels Association, and sponsored by the Pacific Asia Travel Association, the Royal Garden and the Institute of Hospitality, was held over two weeks on 17-29 January 2011. With a decade of providing executive training to hospitality professionals, PolyU has already formed a firm foothold in establishing a well-respected programme.
Dan Voellm has been promoted to partner and managing director of HVS Hong Kong’s Consulting and Valuation service. Voellm began his HVS career in New York in 2005 where he successfully performed numerous consulting and valuation assignments throughout the United States and Canada. Since moving to Hong Kong, he has provided advice in major markets, including China, South Korea, the Maldives, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Indonesia. Voellm has been an active participant at major industry conferences, having served as speaker at the China Hotel Investment Summit, the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and the Hong Kong International Hotel Investment Forum. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute’s Young Leader Group and a graduate of the Lausanne Hotel School. He enjoys snowboarding, an eclectic cuisine, reading, and traveling.