Exchange Programmes
In the past year, students of IVE Hospitality Discipline had opportunities to widen their global horizons through ranges of outbound exchange programmes in the United Kingdom, Austria, Australia, France, Dubai, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia etc.
Dubai
Students from Higher Diploma in Hotel & Catering Management and Higher Diploma in International Hospitality and Tourism Management attended an exchange programme to The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, Dubai in March 2016 and in April 2017.
Austria and Italy
Exchange Programme to Austria and Italy in 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 -Students from Higher Diploma in International Hospitality Management and Hotel and Catering Management attended the exchange programme at Tourism Schools Salzburg - Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, Austria. Students received hotel management training delivered by the host institute such as European cuisine cooking class, Wine Service, Destination Management classes etc, Students also took a one-day tour to Venice in Italy and visited Salzburg where the movie “Sound of Music” was filmed.
Greece
A few talented students from Hospitality Higher Diploma in Hotel & Catering and International Hospitality and Tourism Management were selected to represent IVE Hospitality to attend the World Association of Chefs Societies in Thessaloniki,Greece in September 2016. Students learned the latest development trends of culinary arts, cooking techniques and also participated in a sharing session during the forum on the development of Young Chefs Club in Hong Kong.
France
Students from Higher Diploma in Hotel & Catering Management and Higher Diploma in International Hospitality and Tourism Management were given a training opportunity to attend one-week wine study tour to Alsace, Bourgogne and Champagne regions in France, May 2016 and 2017.
Japan
Some students from the Hospitality Discipline participated a two-week Japan Internship Programme in a hotel at Okinawa – Japan in July 2016. Students learned the latest development trends of Japan hotel industry and their service standard.
France
Two-Week Internship to Château Le Cléret, Bordeaux, France - Students from Higher Diploma in Hotel & Catering Management were given an internship opportunity from a vineyard in Château Le Cléret near Bordeaux, France during harvest season in October 2015 & September 2016.
UK
One-term Exchange Programme to Sheffield, UK - Students from Higher Diploma in Tourism and MICE were awarded an exchange scholarship from Sheffield Hallam University (SHU). These students attended the Bachelor Programme of Tourism Management at the SHU for one academic term from September to December, 2015 & 2016.
Norway
A few talented students from Hospitality Higher Diploma in Hotel & Catering and International Hospitality and Tourism Management who are also members of the Hong Kong Young Chefs Club were selected to represent IVE Hospitality to attend the World Association of Chefs Societies in Stavanger, Norway and to deliver a presentation in the Bill Gallagher Young Chefs Forum in July 2014. Students learned the latest development trends of culinary arts, cooking techniques and also participated in a sharing session during the forum on the development of Young Chefs Club in Hong Kong. The 2016 World Association of Chefs Societies will be held in Greece in September, Hospitality will be again sending a few students representatives to learn from the leading experts of the industry.
Australia
One-term Exchange Programme to Sydney, Australia -Students from Higher Diploma in International Hospitality Management and Hotel & Catering Management were awarded an exchange scholarship from the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School (BMIHMS) in Sydney, Australia. The lucky students attended the Bachelor Programme of Hotel Resort Management at the BMIHMS for one academic term from July to September, 2014 & 2015 & 2016.
Australia
One-term Exchange Programme to Brisbane, Australia - Student from Higher Diploma in Tourism and MICE was awarded International Exchange Scholarship for one academic term at TAFE Queensland and attended travel and tourism programmes from July to September, 2015-2017.
Japan
Exchange Programme to Tokyo, Japan with JTB Travel & Hotel College in 2013-2017 –Students from Higher Diploma in Tourism & MICE Management attended an exchange programme at the JTB Travel & Hotel College. They visited major tourism attractions and a Japanese agency to learn more about tourism operations in Japan.
JTB Exchange visit
JTB Exchange visit (since 2011) - Students from JTB Travel & Hotel College visited Hospitality Discipline
Singapore ITE Exchange Programmes
Singapore ITE Exchange Programmes (since 2011) - Students from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), Singapore visited Hospitality Discipline
Singapore
Exchange Programme to Singapore in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 - Students from Higher Diploma in Tourism & MICE, Leisure Management as well as International Hospitality Management joined exchange programmes to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), Singapore.
Shanghai
Exchange Programme to Singapore in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 - Students from Higher Diploma in Tourism & MICE, Leisure Management as well as International Hospitality Management joined exchange programmes to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), Singapore.
UK
Exchange Programme to London, UK with Hackney College during Paralympics in Sept 2012 -Students from Higher Diploma in International Hospitality Management and Higher Diploma in Hotel & Catering attended training session delivered by the trainers of the London 2012 Olympics Volunteers’ Programme at Hackney College as well as Fifteen London, a training restaurant owned by a celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver.
China
Exchange visit to Hainan and Qingdao, China in 2013 - Students from Higher Diploma in International Hospitality Management joined an exchange programme at the College of Tourism of Hainan University in March and Sanya Tourism College of Qingdao University in June 2013 respectively. Students also visited some hotels, resorts and recreation clubs in these two destinations.
China
Exchange visit to Guangzhou, China in 2012 -Students from Higher Diploma in International Hospitality Management joined exchange programme to Guangzhou Kangda Vocational Technical College and visited Dragon Lake Princess Hotel in June 2012
Hainan
HATA Industry Conference 2011 in Hainan -Students and lecturer from Higher Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management attended the 39th HATA Annual Overseas Conventions 2011 in Haikou and Sanya, Hainan
France
Exchange programme to Nice, France -Students from High Diploma in International Hospitality Management
China
Exchange visit to the Tourism College of Zhejiang and Shanghai Business School -Students from Higher Diploma in International Hospitality Management