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potential in address at Hong Kong Polytechnic University�s first-ever U.S. event NEW YORK � APRIL 3, 2007�Leo Yen, Director of Horwath HTL Asia Pacific, a veteran industry consultant and an acknowledged expert on the hotel and tourism market in the Asia region, will share his expertise as a featured speaker at the Seminar on China Hotel & Tourism Development, to be held at New York�s Le Parker Meridien April 27. With 50 offices in 30 countries, Horwath HTL is the world's largest consulting organization specializing in the hospitality and tourism industry. The Seminar on China Hotel & Tourism Development�which is being held in the United States for the first time ever�is co-sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University�s School of Hotel & Tourism Management and Hotel Online. In his presentation, �The Hotel Industry Performance, Profitability and Outlook,� Yen will discuss China's hotel and tourism market potential from a financial perspective, and will reveal the latest data from the 2007 China Hotel Industry Study, a joint project produced by Horwath HTL and the China National Tourism Administration. �This is the most authoritative benchmarking study regarding the industry in China,� Yen says. �In addition, in my session I will discuss supply-and-demand dynamics for the industry over the past few years.� According to Yen, the outlook for hotel-industry performance in China is poised for positive positioning looking into the near and mid-term future. He says some of the reasons for this positive outlook include:
Yen also will discuss the outlook for hotel development and tourism in China on a long-term basis�an outlook that may well prove to be every bit as positive as the short-term outlook. �The long term fundamentals in China will continue to be strong,� Yen says. �There might be short-term volatility following the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2010 Shanghai World Expo, but they should not have a long-term impact on hotel performance. �China's hotel industry is still considered to be in its infancy compared with other cities and countries in the region and worldwide,� he adds. �The amount of growth to be realized in China is significant.� In his seminar, Yen will take a look at which segments and which locations look the most promising for hotel development in China. �All segments should benefit from high growth in demand and average rates,� Yen says. �In secondary cities, budget- to upper mid-tier hotels should continue to provide the best investment return for owners. Some resort destinations, such as Sanya, will continue to dominate the high end leisure demand.� . 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
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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. |
Flora Ng
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