Seminars & Workshops

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

Workshops/ Distinguished Lecturer Series 2018/19

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

Workshops/ Distinguished Lecturer Series 2017/18

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

Workshops/ Distinguished Lecturer Series 2016/17

Topic Speaker
Social Media Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Mr. Ryan Lim
Principal Consultant and Founding Partner, QED Consulting Pte. Ltd.
CWhat 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

Workshops/ Distinguished Lecturer Series 2015/16

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

Workshops/ Distinguished Lecturer Series 2013/14

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

Workshops/ Distinguished Lecturer Series 2012/13

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

Workshops/ Distinguished Lecturer Series 2011/12

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

Workshops/ Distinguished Lecturer Series 2010/11

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

Workshops/ Distinguished Lecturer Series before 2010

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