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March 29, 2011

Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong: The Opening | huffingtonpost.com

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?

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Hong Kong (SAR)

External Article Development

March 29, 2011

The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong: The world's highest hotel opens | cnn.com

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.

Hong Kong (SAR)

External Article Development

March 23, 2011

World's highest hotel: Employee fashion show teaches 'what not to wear' | usatoday.com

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

Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release Technology

March 22, 2011

AHTEC@HOFEX 2011 - Update

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.

Pertlink Limited

Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release Human Resources

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)

March 14, 2011

Charles Woo has been named Managing Director at Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers and Area Managing Director for Hong Kong and Macau at Sheraton Hotels & Resorts (Starwood)

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.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release Technology

March 4, 2011

PolyU Opens its Samsung Digital Lab for Hospitality Technology and New Premises for its School of Hotel and Tourism Management

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.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong (SAR)

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February 15, 2011

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

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.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong (SAR)

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January 20, 2011

Dan Voellm has been promoted to Partner and Managing Director at HVS Consulting & Valuation Services

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.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release Sales & Marketing

January 19, 2011

Langham Place Hong Kong Debuts as Tech-Hotel behind Asia's First Social Media Week

Langham Place hotel in Mongkok, Hong Kong has signed up to become the Official Hotel Partner in Asia's debut Social Media Week to be held in Hong Kong 8 – 12 February 2011.

Mongkok, Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release Human Resources

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)

Press Release Finance

December 6, 2010

Kosmopolito gains HK$90 million by dispose of The Mercer by Kosmopolito at HK$290 million

Kosmopolito Hotels International Limited (KHI) (HKSE: 2266) has announced that it had entered into a sale and purchase agreement with an independent third party on 1 December 2010 to sell the total interests of Excel Chinese International Limited (ECIL) for a total consideration of HK$290 million (approximately HK$5.3 million per room) less existing bank loan.

Kosmopolito Hotels International Limited

Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release Sales & Marketing

November 30, 2010

PolyU Released Report on 2010 Hong Kong Tourist Satisfaction Index

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) recently released new findings from the PolyU Tourist Satisfaction Index (PolyU TSI), a year after its launch. Spearheaded by Professor Haiyan Song, Chair Professor of Tourism at the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM), this pioneering project has created a comprehensive system to provide authorities and industry personnel with much needed information for decision making and planning.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release Technology

November 17, 2010

Producers of HITEC Announce New Asian Technology Conference

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), announces its new conference — Asian Hospitality Technology Education Conference (AHTEC@HOFEX). The new conference is designed to deliver to the Asian hospitality industry a direct vehicle for expert perspectives on the evolving technology market. The conference will be in conjunction with HOFEX, produced by Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd (HKES), which has a specialized technology area within its exposition that complements the conference. AHTEC@HOFEX will be May 11 - 12, 2011 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release Technology

November 17, 2010

Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd., Announces AHTEC@HOFEX

HOFEX - Asia's leading food and hospitality tradeshow has now reached its 14th edition, and will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 11-14 May 2011. With a resounding track record, HOFEX 2011, organised by Allworld member Hong Kong exhibition Services Ltd., (HKES) will continue to attract globally based attendees who are involved in the decision making process within their companies. These include CEOs, IT Directors and Head of Operations whose core business comprise import, wholesale, retail, theme parks, transportation, cruise line, event planning, hotel and resort.

Pertlink Limited

Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release Human Resources

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 16, 2010

Michael Gnaegi has been appointed as Hotel Manager at the Gateway Hotel

Mr Gnaegi is an experienced hotel operator and has held several senior management positions at Kempinski Hotel Group. Prior to joining Marco Polo Hotels, he was the Hotel Manager of Kempinski Hotel Baltschug Moscow in Russia. In his new position as Hotel Manager of the Gateway Hotel, he will oversees the overall operations and management of the centrally located Gateway Hotel on Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Hong Kong.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release Human Resources

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)

Supplier News Sales & Marketing

August 9, 2010

EasyRMS Partner With Regal Hotels International For All Six Hong Kong Properties

Proudly, and fully in line with current trends seen by the continuously growing company, Easy (Ez) Revenue Management Solutions Ltd. (EasyRMS) is pleased to announce a premier, multi-property contract secured in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release General Management

August 9, 2010

PolyU scholar honoured with John Wiley & Sons Lifetime Research Achievement Award

or Haiyan Song, Chair Professor of Tourism and Associate Director of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has recently been honoured by the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (I-CHRIE) with the John Wiley & Sons Lifetime Research Achievement Award.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong (SAR)