Institute of Hospitality Charters New Branch in Hong Kong PolyU

The Institute of Hospitality, a UK-based international professional body representing a worldwide membership from hotel, catering and tourism industries, has chartered its new Hong Kong Branch in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).

Mr Edward Theobold, General Manager of The Park Lane Hong Kong, was elected Chairman of the Branch and Ms Cynthia Leung, Assistant General Manager - General Catering Division of LSC Catering Hong Kong, was elected Vice Chairman. Prof Kaye Chon, Chair Professor and Director of PolyU’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management, was appointed Advisor to the Branch.

“The setting up of a Hong Kong Branch adds greatly to the value of the Institute for the Hong Kong members who will be able to better network with their peers within the region to everyone’s mutual benefit,” explained Mr Theobold. In concurrence, Ms Leung noted that, “the association with PolyU adds greatly to the communication of the academic efforts which are essential within the region during a period of such dramatic growth providing opportunities for everyone involved.”

With the establishment of the Institute of Hospitality's Hong Kong Branch, a Secretariat of the Branch will be set up in the school. “Through this platform,” Prof Kaye Chon remarked, “the school will further contribute to the effort in facilitating the education and professional development of hospitality practitioners and, in turn, help enhance the service standard for related industries.”

The Institute of Hospitality was launched on 2 April 2007 and is the new name for the Hotel & Catering International Management Association (HCIMA). The introduction of a fresh name marks the beginning of a new era for the industry’s professional body which is proud to trace its roots back to the 1930s. The primary purpose of the Institute of Hospitality is to promote the highest professional standards of management and education in the international hospitality, leisure and tourism industries.

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