Hospitality

The Discipline organises many seminars & workshops to help students keep abreast of the latest development of the industry.

Workshops/ Distinguished Lecturer Series 2018/19 for Hospitality Discipline

Topic	Speaker
Sport Event and Product Development for Hong Kong Tourism	Ms. Cardi Chung, Senior Manager, Event & Product Development, Hong Kong Tourism Board
The Development of SMART Technology in the Hotel Industry	Mr. Patrick Kwok Executive Director, Hong Kong Hotels Association
Experience a Different Hong Kong – Special Themed Tour	Ms. Olivia Tang, Managing Director, Walk in Hong Kong Limited

Distinguished Lecturer Series 2017/18 for Hospitality Discipline

Topic	Speaker
HKIA Intermodal Transport Hub	Mr. Paul Cheng General Manager, Market & Connectivity Development, Airport Authority Hong Kong
Casino Resorts and Attractions Industry in Macau	Mr. Yik Ho Assistant Vice President - Resort Services, Galaxy Macau
Change Management	Ms. Lanny LEUNG Director & CEO of Wing On Travel
What does a Hotel General Manager (GM) really do these days?	Mr. Wilson Lee General Manager, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin
Tourism Industry Updates	Ms. Alice Li Manager, Corporate Communications (Public Affairs), Hong Kong Tourism Board

Distinguished Lecturer Series 2016/17 for Hospitality Discipline

Topic	Speaker
Social Media Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry	Mr. Ryan Lim Principal Consultant and Founding Partner, QED Consulting Pte. Ltd.
What does a Hotel General Manager (GM) really do these days?	Mr. Wilson Lee General Manager, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin
Fascinating Career in the Aviation Industry	Mr. Kelvin Lo People Manager Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
“Seminar on Spanish Wine”	Ms. Maria Antonia Fernandez-Daza, Wine Expert
“Tourism Industry Updates"	Ms. Beatrice Lee Manager of Communications, Hong Kong Tourism Board

Distinguished Lecturer Series 2015/16 for Hospitality Discipline

Topic	Speaker
“Sustainable Tourism”	Dr. Rebecca Lee Founder, Polar Museum Foundation
Development Trends of Cuisine & Hospitality in Europe (Part of the VTC Overseas Visiting Fellows Scheme)	Professor David Foskett Former Head, London School of Hospitality and Tourism, The University of West London
Bordeaux Wine Training Programme (Part of the VTC Overseas Visiting Fellows Scheme)	Mrs. Wendy Narby International Trainer of Ecole du Vin, Bordeaux Wine School, Bordeaux, France
Elderly Fitness and Activity Instructor Training Programme (Part of the VTC Overseas Visiting Fellows Scheme)	Professor Margaret Kuo Director, International Personal Trainers and Fitness Academy

Distinguished Lecturer Series 2014/15 for Hospitality Discipline

Topic	Speaker
"Paving the Way to a Successful Career in MICE Industry" (Part of the VTC Visiting Professor Scheme)	Mrs. Monica Lee- Müller Managing Director, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
“Strategic Development of Hong Kong Disneyland: Challenges and Opportunities in 2015 and Beyond” (Part of the VTC Visiting Professor Scheme)	Mr Andrew Kam Managing Director, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Bordeaux Wine Training Programme (Part of the VTC Overseas Visiting Fellows Scheme)	Mrs. Wendy Narby International Trainer of Ecole du Vin, Bordeaux Wine School, Bordeaux, France
Elderly Fitness and Activity Instructor Training Programme (Part of the VTC Overseas Visiting Fellows Scheme)	Professor Margaret Kuo Director, International Personal Trainers and Fitness Academy

Distinguished Lecturer Series 2013/14 for Hospitality Discipline

Topic	Speaker
“Strategies of HKCEC in MICE business" (Part of the VTC Visiting Professor Scheme)	Mrs. Monica Lee- Müller Managing Director, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
“The Disney Difference” (Part of the VTC Visiting Professor Scheme)	Mr Andrew Kam Managing Director, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Distinguished Lecturer Series 2012/13 for Hospitality Discipline

Topic	Speaker
“Career Development in Hotel Finance Department”	Mr. Tim CHEUNG, Internal Audit Manager, Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited
“The Hong Kong Disneyland Organizational Culture” (Part of the VTC Visiting Professor Scheme)	Mr Andrew Kam Managing Director, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Distinguished Lecturer Series 2011/12 for Hospitality Discipline

Topic	Speaker
Latest Development of the Disneyland Resort Hong Kong (Part of the VTC Visiting Professor Scheme)	Mr Andrew Kam Managing Director, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Finance - Hotel Development, Investment and Ownership	Professor Albert Ip Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation Independent Non-Executive Director, Eagle Asset Management (CP) Ltd Asset Manager, Champion REIT Independent Non-executive Director, Hopewell Highway Infrastructure
New Runway Development of the Hong Kong Airport	Mr Howard Young, SBS, JP National Committee Member Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference

Distinguished Lecturer Series 2010/11 for Hospitality Discipline

Topic	Speaker
Tourism Forum: Emerging Markets – Endless Possibilities	Mr. Vincent Fung Assistant Commissioner for Tourism, Tourism Commission
Tourism Forum: HKTB’s Tourism Marketing Strategies	Ms. Cynthia Leung General Manager, Corporate Affairs Hong Kong Tourism Board

Topic	Speaker
Challenges & Outlook of Hong Kong's Hotel Industry	Mr. Michael Li, BBS, JP., Executive Director, the Federation of Hong Kong Hotel Owners
Budget Hotel Management in Hong Kong	Mr. Blondin Ho, General Manager, Prudential Hotel
The Future Challenges of F&B Management in 5-star Hotels The Implementation of Green Elements in F&B Management	Mr. Keith Massey, Executive Assistant Manager – F&B, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Ms. Vida Chow, Area Director of Human Resources, Hong Kong & the Philippines, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
The Development and Outlook of MICE Industry in Hong Kong	Ms. Gilly Wong, General Manager, MICE and Cruise, Hong Kong Tourism Board
A Culture of Innovation	Mr. Joseph Leung, Executive Director, Revenue, Ocean Park Corporation
Green Globe Certification in Novotel Citygate Hong Kong	Ms. Winnie Wong, Assistant Human Resources Manager, Novotel Citygate Hong Kong Mr. Stephen Choi, Chief Engineer, Novotel Citygate Hong Kong

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