| NEW YORK � APRIL 6, 2007�Officials of The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University�s Seminar on China Hotel & Tourism Development, to be held
at New York�s Le Parker Meridien April 27, say registration for the important
educational event is about to close.
This is the first time that the Seminar on China Hotel & Tourism Development is being held in the United States. The event is co-sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University�s School of Hotel & Tourism Management and Hotel Online. The Seminar on China Hotel & Tourism Development will feature the following presentations by acknowledged experts on the burgeoning growth of tourism and the huge potential for hotel development and investment in China market: � �Overview of the Hotel and Tourism Industry in China�Current Issues
and Challenges,� presented by Dr. Kaye Chon, Ph.D., CHE, Chair Professor
and Director, School of Hotel & Tourism Management, The Hong Kogn Polytechnic
University
Those already registered for the one-day event say they see it as a must-attend opportunity to further educate themselves on the opportunities China hotel market offers for development and investment. �We�re very active in China, and it continues to be an area of great interest for us,� said Scott Melby, Executive Vice President of Development Planning for Marriott International. �We�re always interested in learning more about the market, and this is an excellent opportunity to do just that.� To download a registration form, visit www.polyu.edu.hk/htm/edp/chtd
or email [email protected].
 Registration The registration fee for the Seminar on China Hotel & Tourism Development is US$1,000 per person. For registration of three or more person from the same organization, the registration fee is US$500 per person. The fee covers the full day program, one lunch and two coffee breaks. For more information about
the Seminar on China Hotel & Tourism Development
Cancellations received in writing before 15 April 2007 will be accepted and fees refunded less US$100 administration expenses. No refund thereafter. Venue Le Parker Meridien
. About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Asia will emerge in the future as the global centre for excellence in hospitality and tourism businesses. This trend will be largely influenced by strong demand for international tourism activities in Asia, growth and success of Asian-based multinational companies in hospitality businesses and, most importantly, the strong hospitality culture and human resources unique to the region. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) is uniquely positioned to ride on these 'Asian Waves' and play a leading role in hospitality and tourism education in Asia. Established in 1979, the Department of Institutional Management and Catering Studies was renamed as Department of Hotel and Tourism Management in 1992. The Department was designated a School in October 2001, which became an independent and autonomous academic unit within the University structure in July 2004. According to the Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research in 2005, SHTM was rated No. 4 in the world among major academic institutions in hospitality and tourism based on research and scholarly activities, exemplifying the School's motto of Leading Asia in Hospitality and Tourism Education. For more information, visit www.polyu.edu.hk. |
