As a global centre of excellence in hospitality and tourism education and research, we serve our industry and academic communities through the advancement of education and dissemination of knowledge.
Professor Kaye Chon
Dean and Chair Professor
Walter Kwok Foundation Professor in International Hospitality Management
School of Hotel and Tourism Management
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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As a global centre of excellence in hospitality and tourism education and research, we serve our industry and academic communities through the advancement of education and dissemination of knowledge.
Professor Kaye Chon
Dean and Chair Professor<br/>
Walter Kwok Foundation Professor in International Hospitality Management<br/>
School of Hotel and Tourism Management<br/>
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University<br/>
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World-class Hotel and Tourism School
Situated in Hong Kong, and in the heart of the booming Asia-Pacific region, the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) is uniquely positioned not just to ride the Asian wave in tourism and hospitality, but to lead it in educational excellence.
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Hotel ICON
This unique teaching and research "hotel with a purpose" offers a fully integrated approach to education with an interactive and dynamic learning environment and state-of-the-art educational facilities.
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Mr and Mrs Chan Chak Fu Building
The building that houses the School was named after the late Mr and Mrs Chan Chak-fu, a pioneer Hong Kong hotelier, in appreciation for their significant and generous contributions to support PolyU's development and advancements in hospitality and tourism education and research.
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Gallery of Honour
Located in the School's lobby, the Gallery of Honour displays portraits of the outstanding recipients of the SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award, people who represent the world's most successful hospitality organisations and recognisable brands.
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Samsung Digital Lab for Hospitality Technology
The Digital Lab ensures that SHTM students and researchers always have the latest technology at their fingertips, offering high-performance notebook computers, high-speed Internet access, and a variety of key industry software packages.
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Student Computer Lab
To meet our students' increasing demand for Internet access and other IT-related services, the SHTM has opened an 18-seat Student Computer Lab and printing service that is available for all students to use during their free time.
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Che-woo Lui Hotel and Tourism Resource Centre
The Resource Centre offers students a comprehensive range of digital and print resources, references and teaching materials, as well as a flexible, collaborative workspace for self and group study.
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Bistro 1979
SHTM's student-operated restaurant gives hospitality students at every level the chance to learn the art of Western-style Service. Enjoy amazing food, good prices and spectacular service.
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Vinoteca Lab
The 30-person Vinoteca Lab helps students in the food and beverage industry prepare to meet the demands of Hong Kong's rapidly increasing wine focus as the city solidifies and expands its position as a wine hub in Asia.
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The Food and Wine Academy
The Academy is a joint initiative of the SHTM and Hotel ICON, offering series of short, jointly developed workshops and courses for food and wine enthusiasts, ranging from basic to advanced levels.
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